AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoHealth Infrastructure & Community Trust: Montserrat’s Ministry of Health launched a Grievance Redress Mechanism for the New National Hospital Project, letting residents, workers, businesses, contractors and others submit complaints, concerns, suggestions and reports via QR/online form, phone/WhatsApp, or a Glendon Hospital drop box—anonymous options included, with a promise of no retaliation. Diabetes Care Upgrade: After a review found 15 diabetes-related amputations in five years, Montserrat introduced an island-wide standard diabetic foot risk tool (traffic-light system) with staff training and patient education, launched April 24, 2026, to guide monitoring, treatment and escalation. Health Research in Action: Montserrat’s Annual Research Day highlighted evidence on hypertension, diabetes, depression/psychotic disorders and prostate-related conditions, plus a pilot self-management programme for people with both hypertension and type 2 diabetes showing knowledge gains and confidence improvements. National Planning: Government consultations are underway with residents and the global diaspora to draft a Sustainable Development Strategy and National Development Plan—mapping a 25-year growth path (2026–2050) after the volcanic disruptions of 1995–2010. Regional Finance Leadership: ECCB Monetary Council chairmanship rotates; Dominica’s Dr Irving McIntyre took over the role, with renewed focus on climate resilience and renewable energy implementation across member states including Montserrat. Aviation/Engineering Events: Hampshire Air Festival planning continues with major sponsor support from Babcock, tying aerospace, engineering and STEM activities to the event at Thruxton Aerodrome (Sept 12–13).
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