Heat Health Alert: NOAA has issued an “Extremely Severe” extreme heat advisory for 1–7 July 2026, warning that temperatures are expected to stay above the 80th percentile across the Caribbean, including Jamaica—raising risks for public health. Dehydration Guidance: Jamaica’s health authorities are urging residents to prevent heat stress and heat exhaustion by drinking plenty of water, avoiding alcohol and sugary drinks, wearing light breathable clothing, seeking shade, and watching for warning signs like dizziness, headaches, nausea and reduced urination. NCD & Mental Health Push: Opposition MP Denise Daley is calling for more focus on men’s mental health, arguing that depression, anxiety and substance abuse are being ignored and that access to counselling and community support must expand. Healthcare Workforce Oversight: The Health Ministry has ordered an audit of facilities for medical interns, while Tufton says hospital administrators will be held accountable. Sickle Cell Advocacy: Shak’s Hope marks 10 years of sickle cell awareness, promoting trait testing and support for families across Jamaica and South Florida. Beauty & Wellness Formalisation: Beauty entrepreneurs are being urged to formalise and digitise their businesses to unlock financing, better bookkeeping and export opportunities. Community Health Access: Rotary Club of St Andrew North reports $10 million in repairs to hurricane-damaged schools, restoring safe learning spaces after Hurricane Melissa.