Health Accountability: Health Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton says an accountability framework for the health sector will be signed this Friday with regional authorities, aiming to strengthen oversight, transparency, and responsiveness after concerns about service empathy and performance. Patient Rights: Tufton also reiterated that Jamaica’s Patients’ Charter sets out rights and responsibilities, including informed consent, confidentiality, and complaint pathways up to the courts. Maternal Care Upgrade: Victoria Jubilee Hospital is getting maternal monitoring machines, alongside a reported $32M boost for maternal and neonatal care. Blood Supply Push: The National Blood Transfusion Service is rolling out eDelphi software to improve blood collection and scheduling, while launching a Lifesavers Club to grow regular voluntary donors. Medication Safety Warning: Barbados’ Forde backs tighter rules to curb abuse of over-the-counter and leftover drugs, including dangerous “lean” mixing. PMOS Support App: Jamaican wellness coach Denesha Bailey is using her Caribbean-focused app, My Healing Notes, to help women manage PMOS with practical daily tools. UHWI Governance Pressure: Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee moves toward contempt action after UHWI CEO Fitzgerald Mitchell’s no-show, with calls for stronger enforcement. Public Health Compliance: St James warns travellers who breach Ebola quarantine rules can face fines up to $1M, citing high screening and compliance rates. Community Health Outreach: A US-based mission delivered rehab, check-ups, dentistry, Pap smears, diabetes screening, and mental health support at a St Catherine facility. Nutrition in Schools: NSSC says poor nutrition is affecting students’ health and academic performance, while other reports highlight compliance wins under Jamaica’s school nutrition policy. Food & Wellness Supply: Scotch bonnet shortages are squeezing hot pepper sauce production, pushing suppliers to adapt as weather and pests hit yields.