AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoSchool Health: Suspected impetigo cases forced Sadie Curtis and EP Roberts primary schools to close until Tuesday. Parents and teachers said they received little warning, as infections have disrupted other New Providence schools. Elder Care: Parliament passed the Older Persons Rights, Protection, Care and Support Bill, which provides for protection officers, oversight of care homes and expanded home and community services. Health officials say some seniors remain in hospital beds because families lack alternatives. Environmental Health: University of The Bahamas researchers found cadmium levels in East Grand Bahama mangrove sediment averaging more than 700 times their reference level. They urged precautions and further checks on possible exposure, particularly for children. Cancer Care: The Sister Sister Breast Cancer Survivor Group says patients can face bills of $800 to $5,000 per treatment session, putting care out of reach for some. Hospital Expansion: Plans for a 200-bed Western New Providence Hospital are progressing, but major construction awaits approval of foundation plans. The project is expected to focus on women’s and children’s care.
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