AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoHIV Milestone: WHO has certified Barbados for eliminating mother-to-child HIV transmission as a public health problem. No such infections were recorded among 6,352 births from 2022 to 2024; 98% of pregnant women received antenatal care and HIV testing, and 98% of pregnant women with HIV received treatment. Diabetes Care: A national diabetic eye-screening programme has been proposed for Barbados, alongside a broader eye-health initiative. Health Investment: An IDB-backed $175 million guarantee is expected to free up about $160 million for health-system improvements, including stronger primary care, resilient facilities and better prevention and treatment of chronic disease and mental health conditions. QEH Safety and Staffing: The hospital says it is strengthening ward security after a nurse was assaulted in A&E. Separately, QEH management has pledged to work with nurses on staffing, resources and working conditions following an A&E work stoppage.
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