AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoChlordecone Justice Update: France’s court has rejected a bid to reopen the probe into Caribbean chlordecone (Kepone) contamination, closing the door after decades of legal action; the ruling still acknowledges a “health scandal” and long-lasting environmental damage, with Anses estimating over 90% of adults in Guadeloupe and Martinique were contaminated. Public Health & Community Advocacy: A Paris protest at Bastille Square renewed calls for justice and compensation for victims of toxic chemicals, linking Agent Orange/dioxin cases with chlordecone impacts in Martinique and Guadeloupe. Nutrition Focus: Grenada’s National Nutrition Week runs 21–27 June under “Stronger Together: Fighting Cancer is Everybody’s Business,” featuring free food testing, community health fairs with screenings and nutrition counselling, and public education. Regional Health Cooperation: OECS at 45 highlights regional integration, including health cooperation and shared systems across member territories that include Martinique. Sargassum & Preparedness: A study visit in Martinique and Guadeloupe spotlighted practical strategies to manage sargassum impacts—covering environmental protection, coastal resilience, and public health preparedness. Wellness Tourism (Martinique): Reggae Therapy Festival returns July 11–12 in Fort-de-France, positioning culture and “positive energy” as part of health-and-wellbeing tourism.
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