AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoEbola Border Screening: Trinidad and Tobago’s Health Ministry has activated precautionary Ebola measures, advising against travel to Ebola-affected regions (DRC, South Sudan, Uganda) and introducing enhanced health screening for travellers who visited or transited through those areas. Public Health Security: CARPHA highlighted the need for stronger regional health security at its joint regional meeting in Trinidad and Tobago, stressing that health emergencies can hit economies, tourism, trade, and national security. Water Safety & Public Health: WASA condemned back-to-back attacks on water infrastructure, including a second breach at the Tabaquite Booster Station that disrupted supply to thousands, warning these acts threaten public health and vulnerable communities. Electricity Safety: T&TEC reported an intruder-caused voltage dip at the Brechin Castle Substation; the grid stayed stable, but the suspect suffered severe burns—public urged to stay away from substations and overhead lines. Child Protection Push: PM Kamla Persad-Bissessar reiterated government commitment to protecting children, citing a whole-of-government approach and strengthened collaboration with the Children’s Authority and TTPS. Wellness & Community: A Tobago Moves 5K initiative is set to promote cancer awareness, early detection, and healthy living while supporting those affected. Regional Training: CARPHA trained 18 people from 15 member states in safe transport of infectious substances via an IATA workshop, boosting lab and pandemic preparedness capacity across the region.
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