AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoMental Health: Respaldo says it serves about 2,132 active clients, with roughly 500 receiving care at home, but limited staffing, space and aftercare are straining Aruba’s services. The organization will also host its “Let’s Sing for Mental Health” festival on October 17. Care and Safety: The Ombudsman has raised concerns about protection and care in private facilities serving older people, homeless residents and people facing addiction or recovery. Dialysis: A government advisory committee is expected to report on the future of dialysis care this month, as demand rises alongside Aruba’s high diabetes prevalence. Prevention: Breast cancer awareness efforts are underway this October; the 2023 STEPS study found 78% of residents were overweight or obese, including 49% classified as obese. Disaster Readiness: A regional assessment warns that a major emergency could overwhelm Aruba’s medical capacity, staffing, transport and shelter resources; two shared emergency hubs are proposed for the Dutch Caribbean islands.
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