AGP Executive Report
Last update: 35 minutes agoPrimary Care: Barbados’ nine polyclinics are set to receive basic diagnostic equipment within six to eight weeks, alongside urgent-care training intended to ease pressure on the Queen Elizabeth Hospital and strengthen prevention. NCDs and Mental Health: Lawmakers are advancing a measure to double the special-loan limit to $5 billion, paving the way for a proposed debt swap expected to free about $320 million for healthcare, including NCD prevention and mental-health services. Senators also called for funding community programmes that help change eating habits. Brain Health: A regional summit beginning November 16 will include Barbados and focus on making brain-health assessments, care and support more affordable and accessible. Health Security: Barbados and Nigerian partners are advancing a proposed US$32 million intravenous-fluids plant, planned to produce 12 million units annually and strengthen regional access to essential medical supplies.
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