AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoNuclear Medicine Supply: Martinique’s health minister Dr Frank Anthony says an oncology centre in Martinique can supply Guyana with radioactive drugs (radiopharmaceuticals) to treat cancers, with discussions already underway and cancer survivors sharing how treatment and lab testing support patients. Pesticide Justice in the French Caribbean: France’s lower house has voted to recognise the state’s partial responsibility for chlordecone (Kepone) harm in Guadeloupe and Martinique, where about 90% of adults are contaminated; linked risks include prostate cancer, plus impacts on nerves, hormones and reproduction, and the bill sets goals for decontamination, compensation and renewed research. Disaster Readiness: Liberty Caribbean says it is ready for the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, highlighting network resilience and rapid recovery after Hurricane Melissa showed how connectivity becomes a lifeline during crises. Water-Tech Curiosity: A Nobel Prize-winning chemist’s “water-from-air” approach using moisture-capturing materials could produce up to 1,000 litres of clean drinking water daily, pointing to new options for water-stressed regions. Science & Memory: France continues grappling with slavery and colonial legacies, from public memorials in port cities to debates over how to repair Caribbean-linked harm alongside national symbols.
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