AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoRegional Public Health: Aruba hosted DuCaPHEN 2026 and MoBoCon, bringing together public health and mosquito-control teams across the Dutch Caribbean to boost prevention, surveillance, emergency preparedness, and practical vector-control know-how. Diabetes Care Upgrade: Aruba’s government launched a Multidisciplinary Diabetes Center pilot with ImSan and HOH, aiming to improve coordinated type 2 diabetes prevention and follow-up care for the island’s estimated 11% living with diabetes. Prostate Diagnosis Advance: Horacio Oduber Hospital introduced a more advanced elevated-PSA pathway using MRI first, helping reduce unnecessary biopsies and easing patient stress. Healthcare Funding Push: ZonMw announced €360,000 in grants for Caribbean Kingdom healthcare improvement projects, with up to €60,000 per initiative for up to 24 months. Hurricane Season Reminder: As Atlantic hurricane season begins June 1, Aruba’s DVG urged residents to review emergency plans, stock water/food/medication, and use official preparedness guidance. Wellness Tourism (Local): Aruba resorts kept wellness front and center, from Babymoon and Mother’s Day experiences to expanded “Slow Summer” programming.
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