AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEmergency Care: More than 65 per cent of patients at Queen Elizabeth Hospital’s A&E are over 65, its head says, with doctors seeing more strokes and complications linked to poorly managed diabetes and hypertension. Older patients are also arriving with dehydration, influenza and COVID-19. Cancer Support: Bayview Hospital has launched a virtual navigation service pairing cancer patients with an oncology nurse from diagnosis through survivorship; a $25,000 donation will help cover the first 10 patients. Drug Trends: New synthetic and emerging substances are being identified in Barbados, adding challenges for healthcare and law enforcement. Drowning Prevention: A Caribbean workshop in Barbados brought regional partners together to strengthen prevention efforts. Drowning remains a major public health concern, particularly for children and young people. Food Recall: GraceKennedy has recalled two specific batches of Tropical Rhythms Fruit Punch 1L, including products in Barbados. The company describes the issue as a quality concern, not a food-safety issue, and says no illness has been reported.
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