AGP Executive Report

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Tobacco Control Push: PAHO marks World No Tobacco Day (May 31) warning that new tobacco and nicotine products are targeting young people, while pointing to gains like Jamaica’s cigarette tax increases and stronger smoke-free rules across the region. Burn Care & Emergency Response: Kingston’s Beryllium-adjacent garage explosion left one contractor dead and three others injured; two were airlifted to the US for specialised burn treatment, underscoring how fast care can affect outcomes. Public Health & Safety: Police are investigating the discovery of a woman’s decomposed body in St Catherine’s Hartlands, with a post-mortem underway as authorities work to determine the cause. Workforce & Health Cooperation: Jamaica and Ghana signed/renewed agreements to expand medical workforce cooperation, including plans for Ghanaian health professionals to deploy to Jamaica in June. Hurricane Preparedness: Jamaica’s Prime Minister urged hurricane readiness as regional forecasts call for a quieter but unpredictable Atlantic season, with risks of intense rain and heat. Education Pipeline: UTech leadership warned that only about 20% of students reach the minimum CSEC passes for tertiary entry, a concern for future health and science training capacity. Community Health Access: Fontana Ltd reports profit recovery after Hurricane Melissa, driven by rising pharmacy demand and expanded store coverage.

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