AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoHealth Workforce Boost: Ghana has agreed to deploy about 400 nurses to Jamaica under a renewed bilateral deal after a 21-year break, with talks also covering defence, tourism and education exchanges. Ebola Update: Jamaica’s Ministry of Health & Wellness says there are no Ebola cases, but eight recent travellers linked to affected countries are in voluntary self-quarantine and being monitored after enhanced port surveillance. Healthy Ageing Push: The Ministry of Health and Wellness launched the Park Walker Initiative for older adults in St James, encouraging regular walking and healthier lifestyles to help prevent and manage non-communicable diseases. Air Quality Warning: With Saharan dust affecting the island, the health ministry urges people—especially those with asthma or other respiratory issues—to stay indoors, wear masks, and protect eyes and skin while also treating and storing water properly. Community Wellness Outreach: AdventHealth and Andrews Memorial Hospital ran a five-day medical mission health fair in St Elizabeth, providing consultations, screenings, dental care and prescription medication to nearly 700 residents. Local Health & Safety: Police reported an arm-severing truck crash on Spur Tree Hill in Manchester that sent two men to hospital, one in critical condition.
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