AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoHIV Prevention: Barbados has been recognised by WHO and PAHO for eliminating mother-to-child HIV transmission as a public health problem, after reporting no new infections among infants from 2022 to 2024. The achievement highlights the value of accessible antenatal care, HIV testing and treatment for pregnant women. Cannabis and Health: At SVG’s Cannabiz Festival, Agriculture Minister Israel Bruce called for traditional cultivators to share in the regulated industry’s benefits. Separately, an attorney raised concerns about imported Canadian cannabis, saying its contents and health effects are unclear; one consumer reportedly needed medical attention. Regional Health Policy: OECS Director General Didacus Jules urged governments to take greater control of health priorities, warning that fragmented, partner-led projects can burden small ministries and leave services without lasting support. Emergency Care: A proposed US$3.2 million helicopter service, including medical evacuations between the islands, is under government review; approval has not yet been granted.
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