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Hospital Infrastructure: Cornwall Regional Hospital in St. James is set to reopen this year after a decade of repairs, with Health Minister Dr Christopher Tufton citing new capacity coming online alongside upgrades at Western Child and Adolescent Hospital and Spanish Town. Workforce Push: Tufton says the Ministry has created an International Recruitment Unit to coordinate overseas hiring for shortages in nursing, midwifery, ICU, A&E and other priority specialties. Access and Demand: National Health Fund spending rose to $11.5 billion in 2026, with about 3 million prescriptions and 770,000+ Jamaicans served—while Tufton flags the next step: stronger diagnostic and critical care coverage. Public Health for Families: Tufton says research is underway to shape a social media policy for children, calling it a public health threat. Prevention and Industry Shift: With sugar taxes now in effect, manufacturers are being urged to reformulate sweetened drinks to meet new rules. Safety in Focus: A Portland school-bus crash involving an alleged “robot” taxi put 15 lives at risk, according to Transport Minister Daryl Vaz.

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