AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoEbola Emergency Escalates: WHO says the DRC outbreak is spreading with worrying “scale and speed,” reporting 136 suspected deaths and about 543 suspected cases, as aid teams rush supplies into hard-to-reach conflict areas. Hurricane Readiness: NOAA forecasts a below-normal Atlantic season (8–14 storms) but warns one major hurricane can still upend everything. Jamaica Immunisation Push: Jamaica’s MOH plans to introduce a hexavalent vaccine to strengthen routine immunisation, keeping the country polio-free while boosting protection for infants. Cancer Care Expansion: Jamaica will expand screening and treatment capacity with IAEA technical support, aiming to add mammogram services at more hospitals and through upgraded health centres. Workplace Health & Safety: Jamaica finalised draft Occupational Safety and Health legislation, with plans to table it soon and report thousands of inspections. BPO Oversight: Labour Minister Pearnel Charles Jr says a SAFE Task Force will bring oversight to BPO workplaces to improve worker wellbeing and standards. Disaster Housing Update: 924 containerised units are already stored for Hurricane Melissa relief, with more expected soon. Caymanas Park Sanitation: MOH ordered SVREL to fix drainage and stable sanitation and hold a follow-up sanitary-education meeting with grooms and trainers.
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