AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoCommunity Mental Health Push: The new “I Matter Movement” is launched in Trinidad and Tobago to tackle the mental health crisis, offering a safe, supportive space for people dealing with depression and reducing stigma through personalised care and community support. Public Health at Work: Sangre Grande Hospital staff are dealing with a chickenpox outbreak, raising workplace safety and staffing concerns; nurses say there’s no confirmed TB or meningitis outbreak. Youth Vaping Warning: Caribbean health voices are urging faster action on teen vaping, warning that nicotine and “nicotine-free” vapes can still harm young people’s mental health and development. Violence and Health Safety: A drive-by shooting at Sea Lots left one man dead and a woman injured, with dozens of shell casings recovered as investigations continue. Infection Control in Healthcare: A double homicide in Penal is under investigation after TTPS-issued ammunition was found at the scene, highlighting ongoing public safety concerns that can spill into community wellbeing. Prevention in Policy: At the DuCaPHEN conference, Trinidad’s health minister stressed prevention-focused health policy and the link between poverty and health outcomes.
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