AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoDrug Resistance Watch: Scientists report genetic changes in wild Schistosoma mansoni populations that could reduce response to praziquantel, the only treatment for schistosomiasis—an early warning that strengthens the case for ongoing genomic surveillance. Sargassum Response: OECS delegates, after a study tour in Martinique and Guadeloupe, are pushing a more coordinated, solution-focused plan to manage sargassum and explore turning it into economic products, supported by EU funding. Regional Air Links: LIAT’s new twice-weekly route reconnects Guadeloupe (Pointe-à-Pitre) with Jamaica (Montego Bay), with plans to move toward daily service as demand grows—boosting tourism and local business opportunities. Pesticide & Health Concern: A new ranking highlights Saint Lucia among the highest for pesticide use intensity, raising public and environmental health worries; the coverage also points to regional research linking higher pesticide exposure in Guadeloupe/Martinique workers to higher prostate and blood cancer risk. Logistics Build-Out: A concept note proposes an OECS air cargo transport hub at Saint Lucia’s Hewanorra International Airport to speed delivery across the region.
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