AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoTeen Drug Abuse Watch: TTPS and the Health Minister are urging parents to stay alert as drug use among minors remains a major concern, warning especially about potent synthetics like ecstasy and Molly. Cancer Risk Focus: WHO data highlighted that adults aged 30–70 in Trinidad and Tobago face about a 20% chance of being diagnosed with cancer, with the burden hitting poorer communities hardest. Sugar-Sweetened Drinks in Sports: The Diabetes Association of Trinidad and Tobago (DATT) launched a “Kick Big Soda Out of Sport” human foosball tournament to push schools to cut back on sugary drinks and ultra-processed foods. Reproductive Health Access: Antigua and Barbuda announced its first fertility clinic, expected to start treating patients in September with IVF and full fertility care. Local Safety & Health: Tour operators are backing legal action after the death of 7-year-old Angelica Jogie in a Tobago jet ski accident, calling for scrutiny of safety in the industry. Public Health Systems: Prison officers raised alarms about staffing, working conditions, and health-and-safety issues across Trinidad and Tobago’s prisons.
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