AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoMigrant safety and violence: Cuban content creator David de Kitty says assaults and robberies are rising for migrants in Guyana, including reports of a Cuban stabbed in Georgetown and others arriving at hospital with facial injuries. Heat and health: The Ministry of Health warns Guyanese to “beat the heat” as El Niño conditions could bring up to 80 hot spell days, urging hydration, light clothing, sunscreen, and watching for heat-stress symptoms. Emergency care upgrades: President Ali says six new regional hospitals are performing above global standards, with emergency cases averaging about 10 minutes wait time and major volumes of outpatient, inpatient, lab and imaging services. Digital mental health: The MHS&SS launches EMBRACE, an online counselling platform for confidential tele-therapy, starting with MV Barima survivors, relatives and first responders. Health workforce for tech: The first cohort of Digital Health Training Institute graduates completes training to support Guyana’s electronic health record and other digital health systems. Aviation for lifesaving medevac: Guyana Rotorcraft Services Inc. receives the country’s first rotorcraft Air Operator Certificate, enabling helicopter services and planned medical evacuation to remote interior areas. Public investment protected: Government moves to recover about €30M in performance bonds after terminating two hospital contracts, with disputes headed to arbitration. Telecoms resilience: One Communications calls for stronger protection of telecom infrastructure after vandalism and copper theft disrupted service for thousands.
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