AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoSocial Protection Tech: Dominica’s Ministry of Health received UN World Food Programme equipment to upgrade the Social Welfare Information Management System (SWIMS), including 12 desktop computers, three tablets, and a laptop, plus extra tablets and desktops for village councils—aimed at better records, faster operations, and stronger support for vulnerable families. Regional Health & Medicines: PAHO/WHO and OECS-PPS will hold a 28–29 May workshop in Saint Lucia to improve access to safe medicines and health technologies, with a new PAHO/WHO–OECS Technical Working Group guiding pooled procurement, supply chains, forecasting, and quality assurance. Environment & Marine Risk: SARSEA meetings in Dominica (26–28 May) bring together regional experts to develop National Strategic Plans for sargassum management, feeding into field work in Martinique and Guadeloupe. Education & Tech-Enabled Learning: Dominica’s Grade Six National Assessment runs 28–29 May for 792 students, with Science & Technology testing on day two using paper-based exams. Health Research Spotlight: CARPHA conference in Guyana featured doctoral student Khalisha Halley’s work on substance use during pregnancy and links to low birth weight. OECS Climate Policy: OECS ministers meet in Dominica on 27–28 May to push environmental sustainability and resilience across the region.
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