AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoHIV Prevention: WHO has certified Barbados for eliminating mother-to-child HIV transmission as a public health problem. No infections were reported among babies born from 2022 to 2024, with antenatal care, testing and treatment each reaching 98% coverage. Hospital Pressure: Queen Elizabeth Hospital’s A&E is treating a surge in patients, including trauma cases and people with complications from poorly managed chronic illnesses. The Nurses Association is calling for experienced emergency and critical-care nurses to help. Cancer Screening: Uninsured women can access free mammograms through Cancer Support Services, supported by a donation from ANSA McAL. Teacher Wellbeing: The Barbados Union of Teachers is seeking better healthcare, manageable workloads and more leave after four educators under 50 died. School Safety: Eden Lodge Primary and the section of Good Shepherd Primary on its compound remain closed while authorities investigate an unidentified odour.
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