AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoGene Therapy Access: Ocugen says The Bahamas’ Longevity and Regenerative Therapies Act framework will help it supply OCU400 for retinitis pigmentosa, with provisional approval and a goal to treat the first patient within 90 days after full regulator sign-off. Healthcare Disruption: Prolonged Bahamas Power & Light outages forced Eleuthera Wellness Hospital & Clinics to defer some services and raised operating costs as key diagnostic equipment couldn’t run on backup power. Cancer Screening Push: IL Cares is offering free breast cancer screenings across October through partners including Eleuthera Wellness and Lucayan Medical Center, aiming to boost early detection. Dialysis Care Strain: Grand Bahama dialysis access surgery is still stalled after Dr. Duane Sands’ resignation, with patients waiting while the Ministry works to restore vascular surgeon services. Public Health Preparedness: CARPHA and PAHO convened Caribbean labs and surveillance teams in Trinidad to strengthen respiratory virus detection and response, including influenza, RSV and COVID-19. Community Health & Safety: Blue Lagoon Island’s Project B.E.A.C.H. joined the International Coastal Cleanup, removing over 1,200 pounds of debris to protect coastal health. Legal/Health Fraud Watch: Louisiana’s AG office arrested a woman for Medicaid fraud after alleged billing for services not rendered, including conflicting claims tied to travel to Nassau.
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