AGP Executive Report

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Ebola Preparedness: Jamaica says it remains Ebola-free but has stepped up surveillance, port-of-entry screening, infection prevention and control, and trained about 1,100 front-line personnel as the WHO-monitored outbreak grows in parts of Africa. Cybersecurity & Health Data: The National Health Fund (NHF) reports ongoing investigation into a cyber incident, insisting benefits access is unaffected; Opposition is pushing for faster passage of a Cybersecurity Act after claims of possible exposure of sensitive client and medication data. Hurricane Melissa Recovery: Finance Minister Fayval Williams outlines how $67 billion was allocated across ministries after the October 2025 disaster, including major health funding for the Ministry of Health and Wellness and support for hospitals and water systems. Maternal & Child Care Boost: Rotary and partners donate about US$20,000 in newborn equipment to Black River Hospital in St Elizabeth to improve care for newborns after Hurricane Melissa. Cardiac Care Milestone: Chain of Hope marks 30 years in Jamaica with an anniversary mission at Bustamante Hospital for Children, planning open-heart surgeries for children with complex heart conditions. Wellness in Action: State Minister Krystal Lee invites Jamaicans to join the Jamaica Moves Fit Stops summer competition aimed at helping curb non-communicable diseases through fitness and community challenges. Community Health Fundraising: Guardian Group SHINE 5K Night Run/Walk raises over $30 million for Kingston Public Hospital, Falmouth Public General Hospital, and Project STAR. Food Safety at Altitude: A feature highlights how foodborne illness risks can rise in aviation settings, underscoring the need for strong controls during travel. Public Health Alerts: Cayman Islands lifts Saharan dust alert after air quality improves, advising vulnerable groups to limit outdoor exertion and seek care if respiratory symptoms persist.

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Jun. 10, 2026

Adroit Infosystems spotlights digital workflows at Trinidad healthcare symposium

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Jun. 9, 2026

NUGL and Cannibble begin Jamaica product market evaluation

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Jun. 8, 2026

ALIVE to stream charity PPV with Jamaica's First Lady

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May 24, 2026

TTW names top 30 wellness destinations in the Americas and Caribbean for 2026

EIN Presswire


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Pharmacy technician found dead; person of interest dies in suspected suicide

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Tufton places spotlight on healthcare workers’ welfare

Monica Lewis, entrepreneur at heart of Toronto’s Little Jamaica, dies

Monica Lewis, entrepreneur at heart of Toronto’s Little Jamaica, dies

Angostura aids Jamaica recovery through JSPCA partnership

Angostura aids Jamaica recovery through JSPCA partnership


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Adroit Infosystems Highlights Digital Healthcare Workflows at CCFP Trinidad WFDD Symposium

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Staff Spotlight: Maurice “Moe” Melchiono, RN, MS — Assistant Public Health Nurse

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