AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoMosquito-borne disease alert: France reported 92 imported cases of mosquito-borne illnesses (dengue, chikungunya, Zika) from May 1–25, with all infections linked to travel abroad—dengue made up most cases—and health authorities warn that the tiger mosquito is active from May to November and already established across many departments, including links to travel involving Martinique and other tropical regions. Medicines access for the Eastern Caribbean: PAHO/WHO and OECS-PPS will hold a joint planning workshop in Saint Lucia (May 28–29) to improve access to safe, effective health technologies and medicines, including launching a technical working group focused on procurement, supply chains, quality assurance, and pooled purchasing. Climate and health pressure: The Caribbean is seeing major 2026 climate shifts—drought lingering as wet-season patterns unravel, extreme heat, and unpredictable rainfall—raising risks for freshwater supplies, ecosystems, and food security that can directly affect community health. Haiti–France cooperation (health among priorities): A working session with France reviewed a portfolio of around 15 projects across sectors including health, with a push for earlier partner involvement to improve coordination and monitoring. Regional connectivity and wellbeing: Caribbean Airlines’ St. Kitts withdrawal sparked concern among travelers and commuters; while not a health story, disruptions to access can affect care-seeking and supply routes for health services across the region.
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