AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoNational Wellness Push: Barbados is stepping up efforts toward a National Wellness Policy, with Minister of State Davidson Ishmael saying the goal is to help people live better with non-communicable diseases and urging government and NGOs to run their own wellness programmes. NCD Alarm: Health officials say NCDs drive 83% of adult deaths in Barbados, calling the toll “largely preventable” and urging wider community action. AMR Breakthrough: The Best-dos Santos Public Health Laboratory has been designated a PAHO/WHO Collaborating Centre for antimicrobial resistance (AMR) surveillance, strengthening early detection and regional lab-to-lab cooperation. Medical Products Bill: Parliament is moving to regulate medicines and curb dangerous misuse, including warnings about young people mixing over-the-counter or leftover drugs into harmful concoctions; officials also flagged pharmacy delays at QEH as an “elephant in the room.” Heat Safety Reminder: With hot weather guidance in the news, Barbados readers are reminded to plan for heat risks—hydration, shade, and extra care for vulnerable people.
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