AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoHIV Testing Drive: Bermuda is offering free HIV testing throughout June as part of HIV Awareness and Testing Month, with officials stressing early diagnosis, confidentiality, and stigma-free access to care. Mental Health Anti-Stigma: As May’s Anti-Stigma Month wraps up, Health Minister Kim Wilson says $2.29 million is earmarked to expand counselling and therapy, with June 19’s Move More Games set to blend mental and physical wellbeing. Disability Support: The Government is moving toward stronger disability protections via comprehensive Disability Act legislation, aiming to reduce discrimination and barriers to full participation. Food Security & Health: The Grow Eat Save gardening programme marks 10 years, building skills for home-grown produce to ease food costs and support healthier eating. Hearing Care Pilot: A new pilot hearing support program will help adults in financial need cover hearing assessments and devices, with applications now open via Age Concern. Vector Control Reminder: Health officials urge residents to cut rodent activity and prevent mosquito breeding by securing waste, clearing standing water, and checking properties regularly. Medical Debt Help: The Lady Cubitt Compassionate Association says community donations are reducing overseas medical debt, noting funds go directly to clients’ interest-free medical loan balances. Local Safety: Police arrested a suspect after a stabbing on Front Street sent two men to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital.
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