AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoDigital Safety for Youth: Bermuda’s Health Ministry has launched #ChatSafe Bermuda with Bermuda College and Orygen to help young people, families, and educators communicate more safely online about suicide, self-harm, and mental health, with resources in print and online plus school workshops and assemblies planned from November 2026. Infectious Disease Watch: The Ministry of Health says Ebola risk to Bermuda remains low after WHO declared a public health emergency for outbreaks in the DRC and Uganda; no cases are confirmed locally and the Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit is monitoring and reviewing preparedness, especially for travellers. Cancer Care Focus: A new local cancer care piece highlights how services now cover prevention, early detection, diagnostics, coordinated treatment, emotional support, palliative care, and survivorship—reflecting growing demand as Bermuda’s population ages. Workforce Pipeline: Eight Bermuda College nursing students completed associate degrees and were recognised at a pinning ceremony, now eligible to prepare for the NCLEX as Bermuda faces ongoing staffing pressures. Health & Wellness in the Community: Solstice has added a geriatric psychiatry specialist to strengthen later-life mental health support for older adults, families, and caregivers. Public Health Reminder: Bermuda’s reefs and ocean health are again in the spotlight, with calls for faster action on the Bermuda Ocean Prosperity Programme’s Marine Spatial Plan to protect marine life.
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