AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoFood Safety Watch: CDC says the multistate Salmonella outbreak tied to imported moringa leaf powder is officially over, after 131 illnesses and 36 hospitalizations across 38 states—though officials warn some recalled bottles may still be sitting in homes. Public Health & Training: Ten Virgin Islands undergrads finished the third CREW fellowship cohort with five cardiovascular and community health research projects, supported by the VI Department of Health, University of Miami, and UVI. Disease Prevention: British Virgin Islands stakeholders met to advance a cervical cancer elimination strategy by 2030, aligning with PAHO/WHO’s Disease Elimination push. Mental Health in Corrections: A new report highlights how the Virgin Islands Bureau of Corrections is still acting as the territory’s default psychiatric facility, despite long-running calls for a secure treatment center. School Safety: VI education officials urge adults to keep alcohol away from students during Emancipation Festival season. Health System Funding: USDA announced 2026-27 school meal reimbursements will rise slightly, including higher rates for breakfasts and lunches. Violence & Emergency Care: St. Croix saw a mid-island shooting leaving a man in critical condition and a woman stable, while police also launched a homicide investigation after a man was found dead in Estate Wintberg.
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