Women’s Health: A new ob/gyn explainer urges women with recurrent vaginal discharge to look beyond repeated antibiotics and antifungals, focusing instead on restoring healthy vaginal bacterial balance (pH and flora) and using probiotics more thoughtfully. Surgical Care: Spanish Town Hospital’s urology unit marks five years and nearly 1,500 procedures, including prostate cancer surgeries and expanded minimally invasive kidney stone treatment after acquiring a laser machine. Women’s Health (Hospital Capacity): May Pen Hospital is restarting and growing minimally invasive gynaecologic surgery, supported by training and upgraded equipment. Community Wellness: DBJ’s wellness fair blends health checks, fitness and a staff cook-off to promote better eating habits. Food Safety: Jamaica marks World Food Safety Day with reminders that safe handwashing, storage and thorough cooking help prevent illness. Health Workforce & Partnerships: Jamaica and Ghana renew cooperation with a health agreement aimed at recruiting Ghanaian healthcare workers and expanding hospital management, specialised care, telemedicine and emergency preparedness. Disaster Readiness: St. Elizabeth rolls out a recovery readiness roadmap with UNDRR support after Hurricane Melissa. Public Health Through Action: A Bikers’ Blood Drive targets 100 units at the National Chest Hospital. Health & Wellness Infrastructure: Montego Bay’s “The Hive” $700M sports complex is designed to serve athletes and the wider community. Food & Nutrition Pressure: Scotch bonnet shortages are driving up hot sauce and jerk-seasoning costs, with farmers and producers citing hurricane damage and pests.