AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoBird Flu Monitoring: Suriname’s poultry outbreak is not yet declared under control. Inspectors are checking farms within seven kilometres of the affected site, while samples go to a foreign lab to identify the virus; a 28-to-39-day observation period is needed before officials can draw a final conclusion. Emergency Health Transport: PAHO/WHO has trained Surinamese drivers to safely move vaccines, lab samples and other sensitive supplies, strengthening the transport network used in disease outbreaks and emergencies. Regional Connectivity: The U.S. announced $175.8 million for a Caribbean and Central American submarine-cable program to expand high-speed internet and make networks more resilient; Suriname took part in the regional dialogue. Amazon Fires: NASA reports El Niño-linked drought is fuelling fires in Brazil’s Amazon, with smoke driving hazardous air pollution in Manaus and disrupting daily life. Wildlife Research: A review of 34 studies mapped 137 species involved in Brazilian Amazon trafficking, highlighting data gaps that hinder enforcement across porous borders. Traditional Medicine: Suriname has joined the WHO’s Group of Friends of Traditional Medicine, which is working on global cooperation and protection of Indigenous and local communities’ knowledge.
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