AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoYouth Substance Use: A psychiatrist is urging Caribbean countries to review the legal age for alcohol and marijuana, pointing to Trinidad and Tobago’s recent move amid concern about youth use. Health Budget: T&T’s 2027 budget allocates $8.061 billion to health, the largest allocation, as the Health Minister also signals plans to assess medical equipment across the regional health authorities. Cancer Care: Trini-born comedian Cindy-Ann Boisson has shared her breast cancer journey, while nurse Kadelia Mc Sween is seeking help after an ovarian cancer diagnosis. Hospital Services: Tobago’s Scarborough General Hospital temporarily suspended elective surgeries after an air-conditioning breakdown, highlighting pressure on local services. Sickle Cell: A regional commentary says CARICOM could adapt Cuba’s longstanding sickle cell care model, while a US$2.2 million gene therapy remains out of reach for most patients. Mental Wellness: A World Mental Health Day column links prolonged poor sleep with mood and health problems, and urges people to take sleep concerns seriously.
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