AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoCancer Care Collaboration: Martinique’s health minister Dr Frank Anthony says the island’s oncology centre that manufactures radiopharmaceuticals is ready to supply Guyana with radioactive nuclear drugs for certain cancers, following talks with local doctors and a ceremony with cancer survivors. Screening & Prevention Focus: The same event highlighted expanded breast cancer screening plans (including mammography access beyond Georgetown), HPV vaccination progress to help curb cervical cancer, and calls for regular PSA testing for early prostate cancer detection, plus a pilot colorectal screening program. Regional Health Logistics: A new set of airline interline partnerships across the Caribbean (including Winair, Contour, LIAT and Air Caraïbes) aims to make regional travel smoother—important for medical passengers who often face costly, fragmented routes and extra layovers. Health & Justice Context: France’s repeal of the Code Noir is framed as symbolic without real repair, while Martinique and Guadeloupe health authorities note widespread chlordecone contamination linked to long-term health risks, including high prostate cancer rates.
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