AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoMalaria Elimination Push: Suriname hosted a Guiana Shield subregional meeting on malaria elimination, with Brazil, French Guiana, Guyana and Suriname renewing cross-border plans—especially for mining and Indigenous communities—backed by PAHO leadership and President Jennifer Geerlings-Simons. Chikungunya Update: Suriname’s Public Health Bureau says the country is no longer in the epidemic phase of chikungunya, though the virus still circulates and prevention must continue, particularly around stagnant water. Medicines Quality for the Region: PAHO, CARPHA and USP ran a Caribbean webinar focused on strengthening medicines quality assurance and lab testing, with participation from Guyana, Suriname and other countries. Suriname’s Oil & Gas Connectivity: Liberty Networks and TELESUR signed an MoU to expand resilient connectivity for Suriname’s Oil & Gas sector, building on the Suriname–Guyana submarine cable system. Offshore Oil Progress: Investor confidence is rising as TotalEnergies advances GranMorgu toward first oil in 2028, while Petronas reports new gas discoveries in Block 52. Regional Fisheries Training: CRFM workshop in Georgetown boosted groundfish assessment skills for data-limited management, with Suriname among participating member states. Health & Culture Spotlight: Gospel artist Mercy Chinwo drew thousands in Suriname, including a reception with President Geerlings-Simons.
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