AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoPublic Health Labs: CARPHA wrapped up its 11th Annual Caribbean Public Health Laboratory Network (CariPHLN) Workshop (8–10 Sept, Bridgetown), focusing on stronger lab networking, preparedness, surveillance, diagnostic coordination, and public health response across the region; 26 lab directors joined (11 in person, including Anguilla via virtual participation), with support from CARPHA’s Pandemic Fund grant. Tourism & Health Demand: Anguilla’s stayover tourism surged in the first half of 2026, reaching 81,907 visitors (+19.9% vs. 2025), with the U.S. as the top source market (73.8% of arrivals) and excursionist arrivals up 71.5% in June—good news for the economy, but a reminder to keep health services ready for higher visitor flows. Regional Health Access: Caribbean Overseas Territories leaders meeting in Bermuda (8–10 Sept) highlighted health and access to medical support as a priority, backing improved UK medical support access and greater cooperation among territories ahead of the UK Joint Ministerial Council. Medical Education Wellbeing: New Anglia University spotlighted how student wellbeing is increasingly treated as part of the medical education environment—aligned with UK General Medical Council expectations for health, confidential counselling, and occupational health support.
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