Skin Cancer Prevention: A new health explainer highlights how UV exposure drives most skin cancers and says simple steps—especially regular sunscreen use—can dramatically cut risk. Healthcare Access & Planning: The Bank of Jamaica kept its key rate at 5.5% but warned prices may rise further, a reminder that cost pressures can affect household health choices and access. Community Health Push: Jamaica’s $500M CARE Fund is inviting local organisations to help prevent illness through community-led healthier lifestyles, not just hospital upgrades and medicines. Medical Workforce Oversight: The Health Ministry is moving to audit and address concerns affecting medical interns, with calls for stronger management of duty rosters and accountability for hospital administrators. Environmental Health & Governance: Jamaica Environment Trust (JET) is urging urgent finalisation of long-delayed Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Regulations, warning that without binding rules, public health and environmental decisions can be inconsistent. Public Health & Safety: Police imposed a 48-hour curfew in Manchester’s Greenvale after a shooting, while also pointing to ongoing social intervention programmes. Disaster Response (Regional): CARICOM nations are preparing an earthquake aid package for Venezuela, including medical supplies, food and recovery equipment.