AGP Executive Report
Last update: 36 minutes agoCancer Care Upgrade: Queen Elizabeth Hospital’s new linear accelerator is already delivering more advanced radiation treatment in Barbados, with 2,000+ sessions completed and officials citing major savings from reduced overseas outsourcing. NCD Prevention Push: Health Minister Davidson Ishmael says Barbados can’t just treat non-communicable diseases—he’s calling on the food industry to help reformulate products and improve healthier food environments. Regional AMR Capacity: Barbados’ Best-dos Santos Public Health Laboratory has been designated a PAHO/WHO Collaborating Centre for antimicrobial resistance surveillance, strengthening regional monitoring and lab support. Breast Cancer Surgery Milestone: The DLP highlights Savi Scout-guided breast cancer surgeries at QEH as a step forward for modern cancer diagnosis and treatment. Legal Health Case: A woman has filed a lawsuit against the Barbados government over alleged complications after AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccination in 2021. Public Health in Schools: The Healthy Caribbean Coalition launches a regional campaign targeting ultra-processed food and drink marketing around schools. Safety & Crime: Police investigate an attempted robbery incident at Black Rock that left a man injured and taken to QEH. Parenting & Wellness: A Father’s Day message urges dads to mentor actively, while a TVET push aims to strengthen networking among health and wellness professionals.
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