AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoPrimary Care Upgrade: Guyana commissioned the upgraded Charlestown Health Centre (No. 1 Dispensary), a G$201.8M facility expected to serve about 2,000 residents, adding services like maternal and child health, men’s and adolescent health, tobacco cessation support, ECGs, ultrasound, dental care, and women’s screening (HPV and pap smears). Hinterland Social Support: The Ministry of Human Services launched free training for para-social workers via the Certificate in Paraprofessional Social Services (CPSS) in Mahdia, aiming to ease the shortage of trained social workers in hinterland regions. Water Safety Debate: Former EPA head Dr. Vincent Adams accused Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI) of misleading the public about drinking-water safety after a 2025 PUC report, calling the response “irresponsible” and “dangerous” to health. Hate Speech Monitoring: The Ethnic Relations Commission reported 34 warnings in June for ethnic and religiously offensive social media posts, with racial slurs and derogatory remarks leading the violations. Dengue Alert (Regional): Hawai‘i health officials reported a travel-related dengue case on Oʻahu and urged residents to cut mosquito breeding by removing standing water. Community Health Focus: A PAHO/WHO-led workshop strengthened adolescent health services at community level, targeting gaps like adolescent pregnancy and limited sexuality education.
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