AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoHIV Testing Push: Bermuda’s Sexual and Reproductive Health Clinic is offering free, confidential HIV testing throughout June as officials mark HIV Awareness and Testing Month, noting 306 people living with HIV as of Dec 2025 and urging residents to know their status. Cancer Care Milestone: Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre says its “Bermuda Model” cancer-care abstract is being presented at the 2026 ASCO Annual Meeting in Chicago, highlighting how local radiation therapy reduced the strain of leaving the island for treatment. Stroke Awareness: In World Stroke Month coverage, Dr Kimberley Watkins points to an average of 4–5 new stroke cases each week in Bermuda and stresses prevention through managing blood pressure, diabetes, cholesterol, smoking, weight, and activity. Prescription Costs Update: Allshores’ exclusive pharmacy deal with Phoenix Pharmacies has taken effect, aiming to lower out-of-pocket costs for a small list of very expensive high-cost medicines while keeping most prescriptions available through members’ usual pharmacies. Mental Health Anti-Stigma: The Minister of Health says Bermuda is continuing efforts to reduce stigma and expand access to counselling and therapy, with Anti-Stigma Month activities wrapping up and more events planned. Food Security Win: The Ministry of Health marked 10 years of the Grow Eat Save gardening programme, supporting food security and healthier eating skills for households facing rising costs. Hurricane Season Watch: NOAA outlook for the Atlantic season is underway, with forecasts pointing to fewer hurricanes than average as El Niño conditions develop. Local Safety: A serious collision in Smith’s sent a motorcycle rider to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital with life-threatening injuries, while police also reported a stabbing on Front Street with two men taken to hospital and a suspect arrested.
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