AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoEbola Preparedness: Jamaica says it remains Ebola-free but has stepped up surveillance, port-of-entry screening, infection prevention and control, and trained about 1,100 front-line personnel as the WHO-monitored outbreak grows in parts of Africa. Cybersecurity & Health Data: The National Health Fund (NHF) reports ongoing investigation into a cyber incident, insisting benefits access is unaffected; Opposition is pushing for faster passage of a Cybersecurity Act after claims of possible exposure of sensitive client and medication data. Hurricane Melissa Recovery: Finance Minister Fayval Williams outlines how $67 billion was allocated across ministries after the October 2025 disaster, including major health funding for the Ministry of Health and Wellness and support for hospitals and water systems. Maternal & Child Care Boost: Rotary and partners donate about US$20,000 in newborn equipment to Black River Hospital in St Elizabeth to improve care for newborns after Hurricane Melissa. Cardiac Care Milestone: Chain of Hope marks 30 years in Jamaica with an anniversary mission at Bustamante Hospital for Children, planning open-heart surgeries for children with complex heart conditions. Wellness in Action: State Minister Krystal Lee invites Jamaicans to join the Jamaica Moves Fit Stops summer competition aimed at helping curb non-communicable diseases through fitness and community challenges. Community Health Fundraising: Guardian Group SHINE 5K Night Run/Walk raises over $30 million for Kingston Public Hospital, Falmouth Public General Hospital, and Project STAR. Food Safety at Altitude: A feature highlights how foodborne illness risks can rise in aviation settings, underscoring the need for strong controls during travel. Public Health Alerts: Cayman Islands lifts Saharan dust alert after air quality improves, advising vulnerable groups to limit outdoor exertion and seek care if respiratory symptoms persist.
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