AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoGene Therapy Access: Ocugen says The Bahamas’ new Longevity and Regenerative Therapies Act is being used as a pathway to expand access to its experimental blindness treatment OCU400, with provisional approval and a goal to treat the first retinitis pigmentosa patient within 90 days after full regulator sign-off. Public Health Leadership: PAHO’s annual report highlights health gains across the Americas, including Bahamas validation for eliminating mother-to-child transmission of HIV, while warning of threats like the risk of losing measles-free status. Cancer & Care Delays: Grand Lucayan workers still await severance after the resort closure, with one former worker battling cancer describing bills in collections and basic services shut off. Health & Safety on the Job: A sister of a construction worker killed after a trench collapse at Lyford Cay says he had raised safety concerns before his death, calling for stronger protections. Coastal Health: Blue Lagoon Island’s Project B.E.A.C.H. joined the 41st International Coastal Cleanup, collecting over 1,200 pounds of debris from Yamacraw Beach. Maritime Transfers: The U.S. Coast Guard transferred 10 people to Bahamian authorities after an interdiction near Fort Lauderdale, with processing and basic medical attention provided.
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