AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoMosquito control push: CARPHA has wrapped Caribbean Mosquito Awareness Week 2026 and is now inviting residents to join a regional Instagram Reel Competition (ages 18+) focused on practical source reduction, with entries opening May 18 and running to June 12—aimed at cutting dengue, malaria, and other mosquito-borne risks. Salt and hypertension warning: CARPHA is also backing World Salt Awareness Week, flagging that 21%–27% of Caribbean adults live with hypertension and that many consume nearly double the WHO salt limit, linking high sodium intake to millions of deaths globally. EU medicines supply shift: The EU has moved toward a Critical Medicines Act deal, reducing reliance risks by strengthening local production, diversifying suppliers, and using joint procurement and solidarity tools. Local health-adjacent community moment: Montserrat’s diaspora celebrated culture and “wellness products” at London’s first Goat Water Fest, drawing nearly 500 people and spotlighting local vendors.
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