AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoNuclear Medicine Collaboration: Martinique is ready to supply Guyana with radioactive radiopharmaceutical drugs for certain cancers, with Health Minister Dr Frank Anthony saying an oncology centre in Martinique can send isotopes to local doctors for patient treatment. Cancer Care & Access: At a ceremony with the Lotus Cancer Initiative, prostate, breast and cervical cancer survivors shared how Guyana’s support helped cover treatment and lab testing, while praising the quality of oncology care. Environmental Health & Policy: France’s parliament backed a bill formally recognizing responsibility for health and environmental harm linked to chlordecone (Kepone) used on banana plantations in Guadeloupe and Martinique, pushing decontamination goals, compensation plans, and new research priorities. Energy Storage in the Region: France’s energy regulator CRE picked five Corsica electricity storage projects (about 48 MW total), including pumped hydro and battery systems, aimed at improving renewable energy integration. Public Health Legacy: A separate report highlights how France is confronting its slave-trade history, tying national symbolism to ongoing health and environmental consequences faced in Caribbean territories.
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