AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoSchool Health: Eden Lodge Primary reopened after air tests found no abnormalities and a cracked duct was repaired, but staff reportedly fell ill after odour complaints, leaving concerns unresolved. HIV Prevention: WHO has praised Barbados for eliminating mother-to-child HIV transmission as a public health problem. No such infections were reported among infants from 2022 to 2024, with antenatal care, testing and treatment each reaching 98% coverage. Hospital Care: Queen Elizabeth Hospital is under pressure from a surge in emergency patients, with nurses urged to help address staffing strain. A national care roadmap is also being developed amid an ageing population and rising demand from chronic illness. Prosthetics: A fundraising campaign aims to bring 3D-printing equipment to QEH, potentially speeding up and improving prosthetic and orthotic care for children and adults.
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