AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoSports & Wellness: Aruba Activo is set for Sept. 27, kicking off at 5:00 a.m. with a 4–5 km traffic-closed route near Banco di Caribe, then moving to Bushiri Beach for beach volleyball/soccer/tennis, Baseball5, rollerblading, a Zumba marathon, a kids corner, domino & checkers, a health fair, food vendors, and live music. Public Health: Fundacion ABO met with Aruba’s Minister of Public Health Melvin Wyatt-Ras to push preventive care and national cancer screening, including its shift from BOB into three programs (BOB breast, BOCA cervical, CORESA colorectal) and plans for secure data sharing to track outcomes. Community Care: The Alzheimer Foundation Aruba is again calling out elder abuse, rejecting any message that abuse is “normal,” and urging stronger laws and protocols to protect seniors’ dignity, safety, health, and rights. Preventive Action at Home: Cuida Aruba’s second National Cleanup Day runs Saturday Aug. 29 with six waste drop-off points islandwide; residents are reminded to bring only allowed materials and not household trash, chemicals, asbestos, dead animals, or medical waste. Health System Leadership: Aruba-related public health leadership news includes Dr. Brianna da Silva Bhatia being appointed interim Health Officer in Clark County, with her Aruba medical training highlighted. Safety & Crime: Police report a robbery in Cumana where a victim was assaulted with a firearm and taken jewelry and cash; detectives are investigating and ask anyone with info to call 11141.
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