AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoCancer Care: Breast surgeon Dr Lyronne Olivier says treatment before surgery can shrink some aggressive breast tumours, help doctors assess how well treatment is working and sometimes allow less extensive surgery. A Tobago survivor’s story is a reminder to seek care early. Youth Mental Health: A local campaigner warns children’s anxiety and distress are being missed in schools, urging families and educators to act before problems deepen. Flu Prevention: The 2026/27 flu vaccine is available at public health facilities. The Ministry of Health urges young children, older adults, pregnant women, people with chronic conditions and healthcare workers to get vaccinated. Health Services: Nurses are calling for an independent probe into SWRHA board resignations, warning that uncertainty could affect care and public confidence. EWMSC plans to extend blood-bank hours to 8 pm, while Couva Children’s Hospital reports 1,200 surgeries since reopening. Medicine Access: The Health Ministry says it is working to resolve CDAP drug shortages.
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