AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoBVI Wellness: Health Minister Vincent Wheatley says diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease and some cancers are straining the Territory’s health system. The BVI Wellness Fest on November 7 will offer screenings, health education and activities promoting exercise, healthy eating and mental well-being. Outbreak Readiness: Unannounced drills at 69 healthcare facilities, including in the USVI, found gaps in screening and exposure checks during simulated avian flu cases, underscoring the need for faster, more consistent infection-control practices. Environmental Health: Residents near Tortola’s Pockwood Pond landfill report smoke and small fires continuing for more than three weeks, raising concerns about exposure and calling for a lasting fix. Limetree Bay Claims: St. Croix residents and businesses affected by the refinery’s 2021 pollution incidents have until November 3 to seek compensation from settlements totaling nearly $59.8 million, which cover alleged health effects, property damage and other losses.
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