AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoSurgical Services Crisis: Opposition health spokesperson Dr Alfred Dawes says operating theatres at Kingston Public Hospital and Bustamante Hospital for Children remain offline due to recurring infrastructure failures, disrupting elective surgeries and lifesaving missions, while KPH says air-conditioning repairs are underway and parts are being air-freighted. School Nutrition Watch: The National Secondary Students’ Council warns poor nutrition in some Jamaican schools is hurting students’ health and performance, citing fast food and sugary drinks as major drivers, plus affordability barriers to healthier options. Hurricane Recovery Care: Project STAR reports nearly 200 residents in Salt Spring, St James and Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland accessed medical hubs after Hurricane Melissa, including checks for blood pressure, glucose and BMI plus health education. Child Safety Reminder: Westmoreland Health Department urges parents to prevent accidental poisoning during summer break, noting most cases involve children aged 1–4 and calling for safer storage of household chemicals and medicines. Care Access & Prevention: JN Life Insurance’s men’s health advocate Hugh Reid stresses prevention for chronic conditions like hypertension and diabetes, warning that neglect can hit families and the wider economy. Digital Child Protection Debate: Fi We Children Foundation says restricting social media access for under-16s won’t be enough without stronger laws and child-safe platform design. Local Health System Updates: KPH management confirms AC problems in two theatres are affecting surgery schedules and says replacement work is advanced. Public Health Misinformation: Jamaica Constabulary Force debunks a false social media claim that nine-year-old Adonai Thomas is missing, urging the public to stop sharing unverified posts.
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