AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoNeonatal Care Boost: The Preemie Foundation of Jamaica donated a $1.7M incubator to Mandeville Regional Hospital’s NICU, strengthening temperature-controlled care for premature and critically ill newborns. Hospital Support in Hanover: Philanthropist Myrna Gordon-Radway donated over $1M in patient care items to Noel Holmes Hospital and the Lucea Infirmary, including PPE and sanitisers. Health Workforce Ties: Jamaica and Ghana renewed cooperation after 20+ years, signing MoUs on health and defence that include recruitment of Ghanaian healthcare professionals and knowledge-sharing. Marine Health Warning: A new report warns offshore oil and gas exploration in Jamaica’s Walton-Morant block could threaten south-coast coral reefs, seagrass and key fishing grounds, with risks to livelihoods and seafood. Saharan Dust Alert: Scientists warn more dust could reach the Caribbean, urging vulnerable people to limit exposure as air quality worsens. Mental Health in Justice: Illinois mental health courts aim to divert people from prison into treatment, but results are mixed—highlighting what works and what doesn’t. Wellness for Grief: “Grief travel” is rising, with more retreats and structured programs offering emotional recovery support, including psychedelic-assisted wellness experiences in Jamaica. Prostate Cancer Awareness: Former England and Liverpool star John Barnes says he had prostate surgery and urges men to get tested and break stigma.
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