AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoAdolescent Health Boost: Barbados expands the “Yuh Good” programme, adding adolescent clinics to seven polyclinics and launching a new website (yuhgood.gov.bb) to support ages 10–19 with physical, reproductive, mental health, self-harm and substance-use care. Oral Health Protection: Barbados’ Ministry of Health is considering partnerships to expand public dental services, while warning the public about illegal or unqualified dental practices promoted on social media. Dementia Focus: Barbados Alzheimer’s Association says Alzheimer’s and dementia are a growing public health concern as the population ages, calling for stronger support for caregivers and better public awareness. Cancer Care Link-Up: BACA and Aventa Barbados sign a cancer-care agreement to strengthen local cancer services. Regional Reparatory Justice (Health Included): CARICOM’s Ten-Point Plan for Reparatory Justice is relaunched after a Barbados conference, with public health among the areas targeted for meaningful repair. Climate & Health Equity: Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal urges stronger cooperation between mountainous nations and SIDS, warning that climate impacts—from Himalayan flooding to Caribbean hurricanes—are already harming frontline communities.
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