AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoMental Health: The Ministry of Health and Wellness and the Bahamas Psychological Association are working with community partners on a national mental health action plan. A World Mental Health Day symposium brought policymakers and advocates together to hear lived experiences and discuss next steps. School Health: Suspected impetigo cases have prompted temporary closures at several public schools. The Bahamas Union of Teachers says affected schools have been cleaned and urges staff to watch for sores or blisters and alert school nurses. Power and Health: Eleuthera residents report repeated outages disrupting homes and businesses; the interruptions also threaten people who rely on refrigerated medicines such as insulin. Accessible Care: Ten-year-old Naveah Strachan, who has brittle bone disease, received a motorised wheelchair from the Bahamas Educators Managerial Union, giving her greater independence at school. Physiotherapy: A new explainer looks at whole-body vibration as a possible addition to exercise and physiotherapy, while noting it does not replace conventional strength and balance work.
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