AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoChlordecone Accountability: France’s parliament has unanimously adopted a bill formally recognizing the state’s “share of responsibility” for the long-term health, environmental and economic harm linked to chlordecone (Kepone) in Guadeloupe and Martinique, with MPs citing contamination affecting over 90% of adults and links to cancers and other health impacts, while also setting goals for decontamination and future compensation work. Regional Health & Environment: An OECS delegation is visiting Martinique and Guadeloupe (June 1–4) to study sargassum management, including monitoring, collection and turning seaweed into useful products, as recurring seaweed invasions continue to affect public health and local economies. Access to Care: The Calvin Ayre Foundation, with MBS and CalvinAir, helped arrange urgent overseas cardiac transfers for two patients needing specialist treatment not available locally, including coordination for care in Martinique. Travel Health Reminder: A UK travel insurer warns that people without a GHIC card may miss state-provided medical treatment abroad, urging travellers to apply in advance and carry both GHIC and travel insurance. Community Health: Grenada’s CYEN is urging residents and visitors to protect sea turtles during nesting season by keeping noise and light low and avoiding any contact with nests or eggs.
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