AGP Executive Report
Last update: 26 minutes agoHealthcare Access: New commentary has renewed questions about the limits of local specialist care after Prime Minister Terrance Drew was flown overseas for treatment following his stroke. Separately, the Health Ministry is investigating a patient’s death at Joseph N. France General Hospital on October 12; a post-mortem is planned. Ebola Prevention: Since October 15, non-nationals who visited or transited through any of six designated high-risk countries within 21 days cannot enter St. Kitts and Nevis. Healthy Ageing: Seniors marched through Basseterre on October 16 to mark Older Persons Month and celebrate older people’s contributions. Food Safety: A new food handlers’ permit system is in effect, requiring a recent medical certificate, food-safety training and an annual EC$50 fee. Breast Health: Nevis’s Pink Power Card Challenge promotes breast-cancer awareness, early detection and healthy habits throughout October.
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