AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoAgeing Debate: A new scientific discussion is asking whether ageing should be treated as a disease, arguing it could unlock funding and trials—while critics warn it may fuel ageism; Cancer Partnerships: Health Minister Dr Frank Anthony says Guyana is strengthening cancer prevention and care through partnerships with Mount Sinai, Northwell, MD Anderson and others, including work to improve cervical cancer services; Cancer Screening Push: The Health Ministry is urging higher screening uptake after reporting 704 positive cancer cases so far in 2026; Health Access in Hinterland: Dr Anthony handed over vehicles to Regions 9 and 10 to help health teams transport staff, supplies and reach remote communities; Local Health Infrastructure: Sheriff Hospital lab joins a growing list of nationally certified laboratories; Community Football & Child Safety: Concacaf Bigger Game Academy coaching and a 10-week under-13 grassroots league aim to build teamwork and safeguarding alongside sport; Market Modernisation: New Amsterdam Market is being modernised with sanitation upgrades and vendor-friendly design; Social Services: The Human Services ministry highlights expanded childcare, disability support, women’s empowerment and family violence services; Deportation Funding: The U.S. State Department reportedly paid Guyana US$7.74M via IOM for resettlement and reintegration support for third-country deportees.
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