AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoQEH Access & Continuity: Queen Elizabeth Hospital has relocated four outpatient clinics—ENT, Neurology, Paediatrics and Dermatology—from Enmore to George Street, Belleville, starting Monday (Sept 7), with affected patients asked to attend the new site and one ENT clinic (1 p.m.) cancelled. Digital Health & Rights: As Barbados digitises health records under the Health Services Resilience Programme, officials say governance and cybersecurity roles must protect patient access for elderly, rural and disabled groups, with climate risks to data systems flagged. Heat Safety for Schools & Seniors: With temperatures up to 33°C, the Ministry of Education is adjusting uniforms and pushing more water intake; BARP is urging older Barbadians to prevent dehydration, heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Move to Protect Health Records: A public push is underway to strengthen safeguards around health information as systems modernise. Public Health Alerts: The Ministry of Health warns residents about smoke exposure from a metal dump fire in Hoytes Village, St James, advising people with asthma to avoid the area or stay indoors. Cancer & Burns Capacity: QEH’s expansion plans highlight a new lab, more beds, cancer resources and a dedicated burn unit to reduce the need for overseas treatment. Local Wellness & Community: A Healthy School Nutrition Forum and Healthy Market focus on cutting sugar and salt in school foods, while a new Lakeview Public Library study-pod setup supports quieter learning spaces. Environment & Health Link: A new global coral reef report warns Caribbean reefs are declining fast as ocean heat, disease and fishing pressures grow—an issue tied to coastal protection and long-term wellbeing.
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