AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoBreast Cancer Care: The Barbados Cancer Society’s Breast Screening Programme launched its 26th Annual Walk for Breast Cancer and says it’s raising $600,000 for the Caribbean’s first Automated Breast Ultrasound System to cut waits and boost detection, especially for women with dense breast tissue. Community Fundraising: Walk for the Cure returns on October 4 with a revised route, early team-shirt orders, and park-and-ride options as organisers aim for a bigger turnout. More Support for Screening: The programme reports screening about 6,700 people with mammograms and around 150 ultrasounds monthly, finding new cases most weeks—while a shortage means a 6–8 week ultrasound wait. Health Policy (Barbados): Barbados is moving toward its Medical Products Authority with PAHO support after the Medical Products Act passed in mid-June, focusing on staffing, legal setup, digital systems, and public readiness. Mental Health & Justice: A Barbadian mental health advocate is calling for stronger crisis response and forensic mental health services after an inmate death linked to an incident at His Majesty’s Prison and transfer to SLBMC. Wellness Through Movement: Republic Bank CPL Step Challenge is back for 2026, running 1 August–19 September, aiming for 200 million steps across CPL host nations including Barbados.
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