AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoHospital Renewal: Cabinet approved climate-resilient plans for new 250-bed hospitals in Black River and Falmouth, a 150-bed Noel Holmes Hospital and a 720-bed Kingston Public Hospital campus. Cornwall Regional’s new A&E is ready to reopen, while upgrades at Black River and Savanna-la-Mar are nearing completion. Health Workforce: Jamaica has rehired 157 Cuban doctors and nurses on direct contracts, bringing the number working in the public system to 200. Doctors’ Pay: The Government is reviewing an IDT ruling ordering revised emergency-duty allowances and retroactive payments from April 2023; the JMDA says overtime arrears total J$31 billion. Cancer Care: The Jamaica Cancer Society is seeking more than J$35 million to replace its only mammogram machine, out of service since August 29, as the Walk for the Cure returns. Food Safety: US authorities warned consumers about Jamaican-made Grace Vienna chicken sausages sold in several states because they bypassed required inspection; no illnesses have been reported. Public Health: Proposed changes would extend food-handler permits from annual to two-year renewals, while inspections and enforcement continue.
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