AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoAlzheimer’s Testing Access: C2N Diagnostics and SouthGenetics partnered to expand Precivity® blood tests for amyloid pathology linked to Alzheimer’s, with Jamaica among the initial rollout countries. Care & Rehabilitation: An acquired brain injury charity highlights how targeted rehabilitation can change outcomes for people needing long-term support. Older Adults Support: Sandals and Beaches volunteers carried out community health and learning upgrades, including beautifying St Ann’s Bay Regional Hospital spaces. Caregiving Stress: A commentary spotlights the health toll of caregiving and the need for better training and support for those looking after loved ones. Youth Vaping Warning: Caribbean voices urge faster policy action as vaping spreads among teens and threatens mental and physical wellbeing. Hurricane Season Watch: Atlantic hurricane season has begun, with forecasts leaning below-average but still stressing preparedness for families. Food Supply Strain: Scotch bonnet shortages are pushing hot sauce prices higher after hurricanes and crop disease hit Jamaica’s pepper production. Health Workforce Deal: Jamaica and Ghana signed a health workforce mobility agreement to deploy nurses and help close staffing gaps in hospitals. Community Health Education: Bank of Jamaica launched BOJ Money Quest, a financial literacy game for grades 4–6, with cash prizes—supporting wellness through better planning and stability.
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