AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoMenopause/andropause policy: Health Minister Dr Christopher Tufton says Jamaica is in the final stages of a dedicated menopause and andropause policy, citing about 240,000 women and 145,000 men affected, with many struggling to access care. Public health watch: Westmoreland health authorities are keeping heightened hantavirus surveillance at ports of entry, while stressing there are no confirmed cases in Jamaica and urging residents to fight mosquito breeding and avoid fake health posts. Road safety: A pedestrian death in Huddersfield, St Mary, pushed crash fatalities to 100 for the year, as police renew calls for drivers and pedestrians to stay alert. Health system governance: Tufton also hit back at former UHWI chairman Wayne Chai Chong over claims made at the Public Accounts Committee. Agriculture blueprint: The Ministry of Agriculture, with FAO support, completed a draft 10-year National Agricultural Development Plan for feedback. Education & innovation: UWI’s latest report highlights “doing more with less,” digital transformation, and global partnerships.
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