AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoHeart Health: At Queen Elizabeth Hospital, 184 of 556 heart attacks in 2022 weren’t first-time events, and one in three patients didn’t leave alive—Heart and Stroke Foundation data urging “heart for action.” Public Health & Safety: Barbados stepped up port surveillance after Suriname’s bird flu outbreak, with CVO Dr Mark Trotman saying normal quarantine rules are in place and there’s no immediate threat to poultry. Elder Care: Advocates Against Domestic Abuse says elder abuse is “a small drop in the ocean,” calling for stronger support systems for older victims. Healthcare Access: A new digital check-in system is being piloted at St Thomas Outpatient Clinic to speed registration, show queue position, and improve patient flow. Road Safety: A child died after a collision in St David’s; police are appealing for witnesses. Nursing Workforce: Government approved long leave for Barbadian nurses. Health Policy & Rights: World Safe Abortion Day coverage highlights calls for abortion law reform in Belize, arguing criminalization drives unsafe care.
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