AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoCommunity Health Upgrade: Bamboo Community Health Centre in St. Ann reopened after a $68.1M upgrade, with expanded services including antenatal and postnatal clinics, oral health assessments, nutrition services, child health care and home visits. Maternal Health Pathways: UTech, Jamaica’s Caribbean School of Nursing highlights its Bachelor of Science in Midwifery, positioning midwives as key frontline providers for maternal and newborn outcomes. Health & Wellness Business: NUGL and Cannibble Food-Tech have started a Jamaica market evaluation of functional beverage samples via Kaya Pizza and Square Grouper Bars, aiming to test consumer demand and wellness-focused product fit. NCD Prevention Through Movement: CARICOM athletes will gather in St Lucia for the 19th CARICOM Road Run/Walk on July 5, tied to regional commitments to reduce non-communicable diseases. Food Safety & Nutrition Policy: Caribbean non-communicable disease focal points, nutritionists and legal drafters strategised on sodium reduction and policies on industrially produced trans fats. Public Health Infrastructure Pressure: After an islandwide blackout, debate continues over how power resilience affects hospitals and essential services, with calls for stronger renewable and generator support for critical systems.
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