AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoTB Alarm in Lockups: Jamaica’s Health Ministry is flagging a “greatest concern” situation at Hunts Bay Police Station, where two inmates have died from tuberculosis since Aug 2024, with more than 30 TB cases reported across correctional and police detention facilities over the same period—raising fears that overcrowding, poor ventilation, and delays in care are fueling spread. Period Poverty Push: The National Secondary Students’ Council says nearly half of Jamaican girls are affected by period poverty and one in four misses school during menstruation, urging more than donations—better water, soap, private bathrooms, and consistent support. Cancer Research Spotlight: Mississippi State chemist Colleen Scott wins a national American Innovator Award for a shortwave infrared dye that helps doctors visualize cancer cells more clearly. Safety & Health Context: A UK travel advisory warns of a rise in sexual assaults at Jamaican resorts, while Jamaica also reports 46 million cyberattack attempts in 2025.
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