AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoMosquito Alert, Action Push: CARPHA is urging Trinidad and Tobago to get serious about mosquito breeding sites as Caribbean Mosquito Awareness Week 2026 runs May 11–15, with a clear message: clean up today, keep mosquitoes away—source reduction like clearing blocked drains, dumping standing water, and removing bottle caps/old tyres can cut dengue and other mosquito-borne risks. Hantavirus Reassurance: CARPHA also tried to calm fears after recent deaths linked to hantavirus, saying the strain that spreads person-to-person isn’t present in the Caribbean—so stay vigilant, but don’t panic. Health Services & Care Planning: A regional focus on building care services into climate adaptation plans is highlighted, stressing that health support systems must be part of national planning. Local Health System Tension: NCRHA and nursing groups are still trading claims over nurse resignations at Mt Hope/EWMSC, with the authority insisting departures were for personal reasons. Diplomacy With Deliverables: PM Kamla Persad-Bissessar says Government will follow up on India’s offer of a line of credit, after a visit that included laptops and health cooperation. Sports: Slingerz dominated CFU Club Shield preparations in Linden with a 6–1 win, while Guyana’s Nandu stayed unbeaten on 110 in a key match.
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