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    Antigua Designated as Caribbean’s First “Blind-Free Zone”

    Antigua and Barbuda has been designated the Caribbean’s first “Blind-Free Zone,” an initiative aimed at eliminating preventable blindness through comprehensive screening and early treatment for residents.Health Minister **Sir Molwyn Joseph** made the announcement on Monday during the reopening of the Cobbs Cross Clinic, describing...

    Nearly 59% of Antiguan and Barbudan children consume at least one sugary drink daily

    Nearly 59% of Antiguan and Barbudan children consume at least one sugary drink daily, a habit linked to rising rates of obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and shortened lives. This troubling reality has prompted civil society and government partners to launch Sweet Talk on October...
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