AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoHealth Digital Push: Health Minister Dr Frank Anthony says GPHC’s patient records are being digitalised, starting with outpatient rollout and aiming to finish the first phase by year-end, so records can follow patients and improve medication-history access. Diabetes Drug Watch: A generic Ozempic is in the approval pipeline and could hit shelves in about two months, but Dr Anthony warns it must be used under medical supervision to curb misuse. Port & Trade Boost: MARAD signed an US$11.2M, two-month contract to dredge the Demerara Channel (Houston to Golden Grove) to improve vessel access and port efficiency. Oilfield Services Shock: With Hormuz disruption still dragging, analysts note Middle East OFS work has gone dark—raising the question of where contracts will move next. Politics & Unity Signals: PPP General Secretary Bharrat Jagdeo met former APNU MPs and current councillors who praised PPP leadership and signalled support. Social Protection Delay: Pensioners’ $20,000 transport grant is awaiting approval for distribution. Crime: A Berbice man died after a stabbing suspect crashed into a canal during an escape attempt.
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