AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoAccreditation & Patient Safety: Turks and Caicos Islands Hospital leaders—CEO Dr. Denise Braithwaite-Tennant, Dr. Dawn Perry-Ewing, and Quality/Risk manager Ms. Isha Honore—completed Accreditation Canada International Internal Assessor training in Barbados, boosting skills for internal quality reviews tied to Qmentum standards. Regional Maternal & Child Health: CARICOM and PAHO are pushing to end mother-to-child transmission of HIV, syphilis and hepatitis B, with CARICOM backing EMTCT primary prevention, stronger lab and surveillance, and support for countries to reach and sustain WHO validation. Public Service Accountability: Premier Misick warned that absenteeism and weak leadership in the Turks and Caicos public service are hurting productivity and service delivery, calling for tighter accountability and continuity of care. Emergency Care & Community Safety: Police are investigating a fatal shooting in Five Cays after reports of gunfire; separately, a hit-and-run cyclist on Providenciales’ Leeward Highway was airlifted for treatment after severe head injuries. Youth Health Pathways: A CARICOM/PAHO-backed EMTCT push also aligns with broader youth and health system strengthening efforts across the region.
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