AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoChildhood Vaccination Push: Barbados paediatricians and the Barbados Association of Medical Practitioners are urging parents to stick with the National Immunisation Programme as requests for exemptions rise, warning that misinformation—often spread via social media and foreign coverage—could weaken long-standing protection against vaccine-preventable diseases. Respiratory Illness Vigilance: The Ministry of Health and Wellness is monitoring a rise in respiratory infections (including influenza, RSV and COVID-19) and is reminding residents to use good hygiene, cover coughs and sneezes, and protect themselves to limit spread. Local Health Workforce Support: UWI Medical Alumni Association’s revived Barbados chapter is backing improvements for medical students at Cave Hill, including renovations and mentoring, while a separate regional initiative in St Kitts and Nevis highlights stronger health workforce planning through a centralised database. Accessible Transport for Disability: Barbados Council for the Disabled received a new accessible school bus to help children and others with disabilities reach school, medical appointments and community activities, with wheelchair users also calling for more affordable taxis and better public infrastructure. Food Supply Check: Barbados says it has avoided egg supply disruptions seen in Trinidad and Tobago, with hatcheries operating steadily despite regional freight pressures.
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