AGP Executive Report
Last update: 36 minutes agoNCD Prevention: Barbados is preparing a national screening campaign as officials warn that childhood obesity has reached 42%. New school nutrition awards are also intended to encourage healthier food choices. Breast Cancer: A Barbados Cancer Society lecture stressed the importance of early screening, noting projections that one in seven women could develop the disease. Youth Health: An Alleyne School student has launched “Think, Know, Decide,” a week of activities and discussions on sexual health and the risks of early sexual activity. Healthcare Access: China’s embassy says its medical team is helping fill gaps at local facilities, particularly Queen Elizabeth Hospital; a Chinese hospital ship treated more than 2,000 Barbadians during a three-day visit last December. Cuba’s Health Strain: Cuba’s ambassador says blackouts averaging more than 20 hours are disrupting healthcare, water and food supplies.
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