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Health Sector Accountability: Health Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton says Jamaica is tightening oversight after Auditor General concerns, with new internal systems, enforced rules, timelines, and sanctions—plus boards and regional directors being held directly accountable. Workforce Push: Tufton also announced an International Recruitment Unit to coordinate overseas hiring and diaspora recruitment for shortages in nursing, midwifery, ICU, A&E, oncology and more. NHF Results: The National Health Fund now supports about 3 million prescriptions a year and over 300,000 active cardholders, with NHF spending rising to $11.5 billion in 2026. Care Access & Infrastructure: Tufton reported 2025 patient visits of 1.16M in hospitals and 1.60M in health centres, and reiterated Cornwall Regional Hospital is set to reopen this year after a decade of repairs. Prevention & Public Health: A National Menstrual Health Equity Initiative is planned to tackle period poverty in eight schools, with $50 million allocated. Local Safety Incident: In Trelawny, five officers escaped with minor injuries after a service vehicle overturned.

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