AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoOlder-Adult Wellness Push: The Ministry of Health and Wellness will launch the Park Walker Initiative for older adults on Friday (May 29) at Harmony Beach Park in Montego Bay, using Jamaica Moves to get seniors walking, stretching, dancing, and taking part in health screenings and wellness education—backed by the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, the National Council for Senior Citizens, and the Western Regional Health Authority. Workforce Mobility Update: Jamaica says 15,169 workers were dispatched overseas in 2025, up by 944, and the Labour Ministry plans automated calling/texting for better communication plus upgrades to East Street processing and a new St. James outpost to cut travel time. Healthcare Recognition: Jamaica’s seniors and caregivers also get spotlighted—while in New York, “Healthcare Heroes” were honoured across hospitals and home care. Health Partnerships: Health Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton is advancing talks with the Philippines and India to plug specialist staffing gaps and strengthen healthcare delivery. Cancer Care Expansion: Jamaica will expand cancer treatment islandwide with IAEA support, including upgrades to LINAC services and more mammography access. Public Health Watch: Experts say Jamaica’s hantavirus risk remains very low, even as a cruise-ship outbreak raises global concern.
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