AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoBreast Cancer Awareness: Turks and Caicos Islands Hospital is running a month-long campaign urging “Know. Check. Act. Support.”, using its 10-year cancer register (2016–2025) to stress that breast cancer cases continue year-round and need sustained screening, timely diagnosis, treatment access, and follow-up. Regional Health Security: PAHO’s 63rd Directing Council wrapped up with new regional measures to strengthen preparedness for health emergencies, tackle antimicrobial resistance, curb dengue and other arboviral diseases, improve food safety, and expand access to vaccines and essential health technologies. Community Eye Care: The iCARE outreach programme, backed by the Turks and Caicos Government, Great Shape! Inc. and the Sandals Foundation, delivered free eye care to hundreds in Providenciales, supported by a volunteer team and a signed partnership framework to expand services. Health Fair in Leeward Highway: Graceway Communities and the Ministry of Health held a Caribbean Wellness Health Fair with screenings (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar, weight, STI testing), nutrition and fitness activities, and blood bank services. Disease Elimination Milestone: PAHO recognized Turks and Caicos Islands among five Americas jurisdictions for major disease elimination achievements, including certification for eliminating mother-to-child transmission of HIV and validation for hepatitis B elimination. Hospital System Warning (Opinion): An op-ed argues TCI’s hospital system is at risk of collapse amid governance failures and the InterHealth Canada exit, calling for urgent, decisive action and a clear transition plan.
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