Caregiving in Hospitals: The Family Caregivers Programme has been rolled out at Spanish Town Hospital in St. Catherine, letting designated family caregivers support patients with non-clinical help like comfort and feeding while clinicians handle medical care—part of a wider plan to expand across Jamaica. Senior Care Push: Health Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton urged families and communities to stop abandoning older relatives, highlighting loneliness risks as Jamaica’s population of people over 60 grows. Mosquito-Borne Alert: West Nile Virus was detected in a mosquito test sample in Boston’s Jamaica Plain, with officials urging residents to prevent standing water and protect against bites. Hospital Restoration Accountability: St James Municipal Corporation says it will request a fresh update on Cornwall Regional Hospital’s restoration after concerns about delays and unanswered questions. School Assessment Changes: CXC announced reforms to School-Based Assessments, phasing out traditional SBA for many subjects and moving to supervised exam conditions amid generative AI concerns. Dairy Recovery Plan: Jamaica will distribute 400 pregnant heifers to dairy farmers to rebuild the national herd and boost milk production after Hurricane Melissa. Public Health in Custody: Jamaica’s Police Civilian Oversight Authority flagged overcrowding and poor compliance with cell search and inspection rules in Police Area 3 lock-ups, alongside roach infestations. Heat Safety for Kids: Westmoreland’s Medical Officer of Health advised parents to prevent heat-related illness, dehydration, poisoning, and unsafe vehicle situations during summer holidays.