AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoPAHO Recognition: The Bahamas was among five Americas countries and territories celebrated by PAHO for major disease elimination progress, with Dr. Cherita Moxey appointed Rapporteur for PAHO’s 63rd Directing Council—another regional health leadership win. Public Health Partnership: The Bahamas Red Cross Society met with the Ministry of Health and Wellness to strengthen community preparedness, volunteer capacity, emergency response, and disaster coordination across New Providence, Grand Bahama and the Family Islands. Women’s Health & Support: Centreville women were invited into an inaugural “Women Have a Voice Too!” symposium focused on domestic violence, mental health, counselling and crisis intervention—plus door-to-door outreach to boost participation. Water Safety for Adults: Carnival Cruise Line and LJM Maritime Academy launched a free two-week learn-to-swim program for Bahamian adults, aiming to improve basic swimming and water safety skills. Care & Access to Treatment: Ocugen’s Bahamas approval pathway for OCU400 retinitis pigmentosa therapy highlights growing access to gene therapy options. Health-Linked Justice: A caregiver rape case saw a man remanded after alleged assault and threats; in another matter, a paralysed man was awarded nearly $942k in damages after a police shooting left him permanently disabled. Community Health Context: A lifestyle-focused explainer on peripheral arterial disease and a local menopause “silent struggle” story both point to the need for earlier care and open support.
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