AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoDialysis Care Moves Closer to Home: Nevis welcomed four specialist staff for the Alexandra Hospital dialysis unit—three haemodialysis-trained nurses from the Philippines and a biomedical technician to support equipment maintenance—marking another step toward opening the island’s first dialysis service. Public Health Leadership: Dr. Eva Jané Llopis began her role as PAHO/WHO Representative for Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean, bringing 25 years of public health experience to help strengthen resilient, equitable health systems across the region. Health Sector Staffing Reforms: Prime Minister Terrance Drew said his administration corrected long-standing health-sector injustices, including moving qualified doctors onto full government employment and improving nursing registration access for professionals trained abroad. Home Sanitation Support: St. Kitts’ National Housing Corporation and Housing Ministry opened applications for sanitary upgrades to help make homes safer and healthier. Wellness in the Spotlight: Nevis and St. Kitts tourism teams showcased wellness experiences to U.S. travel advisors at the ASTA Caribbean Showcase, while police urged responsible drinking ahead of CPL crowds. Community Safety: RSCNPF is investigating a Newtown shooting (Aug. 8) that sent a man to Joseph N. France General Hospital, reported stable.
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