Blood Supply Crisis: Jamaica’s National Blood Transfusion Service says blood stocks are critically low—about half of what’s needed—forcing tough choices and leaving some patients without urgent transfusions, with a call for more Jamaicans to donate. Maternal Health Policy: Health Minister Dr Christopher Tufton says Jamaica’s declining birth rate is also a major socioeconomic issue and the government is preparing a comprehensive response to support long-term demographic and economic sustainability. Urology Care Upgrade: Spanish Town Hospital marks five years of urology service with new prostate biopsy equipment and an advanced ultrasound machine to improve early detection and prostate cancer diagnosis. Hospital Nursing Recognition: Andrews Memorial Hospital launches The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses, aiming to build a lasting culture of recognising compassion and clinical excellence. Public Health Support: Optimum Jamaica donates high-capacity printers to SERHA to reduce administrative bottlenecks and help staff produce patient records and clinical documents more efficiently. Community Wellness: NCDA St James encourages women to prioritise mental wellness, using practical stress-management and lifestyle checks during an empowerment fair. Back-to-School Health Checks: NET’s Back-to-School Pop-Up Village in St Elizabeth (Aug 14) will combine school supplies with free medical health checks and family support after Hurricane Melissa.