AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoHousing & Health: JPNDC’s Mildred Hailey Apartments Building 2 earned Phius Passive House Design Certification, highlighting energy-efficient, climate-resilient affordable housing that supports resident comfort and long-term stability. Public Health (Immunisation): Manchester’s Medical Officer of Health urged parents to ensure children are fully immunised and to keep up with prenatal clinic visits, warning low coverage can trigger outbreaks like measles. Dengue Prevention: WRHA is pushing weekly mosquito-breeding checks and clean-up—cover water containers, empty standing water, and keep drains/gutters clear—to reduce dengue risk during wetter months. Inclusive Education: Jamaica’s Education Ministry welcomed a PIOJ report on emergency response mechanisms for students with special educational needs and disabilities, aiming to strengthen Education in Emergencies planning. Healthcare System Voices: Health worker associations are being urged to unite and publish a shared account of real conditions in public healthcare, pushing back on “curated” narratives. Violence & Child Protection: JYAN condemned the killing of 10-year-old Shani Coke in Trelawny and called for a joint select committee to drive stronger laws, oversight, and prevention for vulnerable children. Community Health & Safety: Authorities are investigating a domestic incident in St James where a woman died from chop wounds and a man was hospitalised after reportedly ingesting a poisonous substance.
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