AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoChildhood nutrition push: Heart & Stroke Foundation of Barbados launches a four-week campaign, “Enough. If it harms our children’s health, it must be regulated,” targeting junk food marketing around schools as youth obesity rises. Syphilis alert: Barbados Ministry of Health and Wellness reports syphilis cases up (156 new cases in 2025 vs 107 in 2024) and urges safer sex, regular testing and prompt treatment. Drug regulation reform: Senate passes the Barbados Medical Products Act, 2026, setting up a new Barbados Medical Products Authority to regulate medicines and health devices to international standards. School food policy support: Advocates call for legislation to back Barbados’ National School Nutrition Policy so it has enforcement and accountability. Elder protection: BARP warns of a “silent crisis” of elder abuse, urging stronger enforcement and community vigilance. Regional health capacity: CARPHA trains staff across member states on safe transport of infectious substances to strengthen lab and pandemic preparedness. Education access: Universal free pre-primary education for eligible 3- and 4-year-olds is set to begin in September.
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