AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoRoad Safety & Trauma: A 63-year-old minibus driver, Felix Thorman, died after crashing into a utility pole on the Essequibo Coast; GPL says its damaged pole caused outages while crews restored power. Emergency Care Access: Dialysis has started at Lima Regional Hospital for patients from Region Two, reducing the need to travel to other regions. Public Health Promotion: Guyana’s Ministry of Health commissioned a China-funded Health Promotion Centre with automated testing and fitness equipment to encourage healthier lifestyles and prevention. Maternal & Child Health: Dialysis and other services aside, a Moruca family says their three-day-old baby died at Mabaruma Regional Hospital while awaiting medevac, raising urgent questions about referral speed. Water & School Health: GWI will drill a potable water well for the new Phillipai Secondary School in Region Seven at an estimated $37.0M, supporting sanitation and student health. Workforce Stress: Contract nurses speak out about months without pay, while another report highlights contract healthcare workers facing payroll delays and lost paperwork. Food & Wellness: A dragon fruit pilot is now producing first fruits after nine months, with guidance on disease management for farmers. Injuries & Accountability: The GDF says a soldier injured during border operations is receiving medical and psychological support after complaints about “support” were raised. Infrastructure & Safety: Fire officers dispute over washroom conditions continues, with the Fire Chief citing long-standing structural and plumbing defects and ongoing repairs.
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