AGP Executive Report
Last update: a day agoOvercrowded UHWI A&E: University Hospital of the West Indies says patient numbers are driving overcrowding at its Accident and Emergency Department, warning of longer waits—especially for less urgent cases—while it works to speed patient flow through the system. St James Infirmary Expansion: The Western Regional Health Authority and St James Municipal Corporation are partnering to expand St James Infirmary, adding 58 spaces to move social patients currently stuck at Cornwall Regional Hospital. Senior Care and Property Caveats: Montego Bay’s mayor is exploring legal caveats on properties of people housed at the infirmary, aiming to help recover public funds spent on their care. Back-to-school health support: UWI Mona Guild treated nearly 200 children in August Town and nearby communities to dental cleanings, eye checks, haircuts and book vouchers. Community health outreach: Excelerate Energy’s back-to-school programme delivered vouchers, bursaries, medical exams and supplies to more than 1,000 students across St James, Clarendon and St Catherine. Senior wellness push: At Emancipation Park, the National Council for Senior Citizens’ 50th anniversary fair encouraged older Jamaicans to stay active and use available health and social services. Prostate screening kit launch: Windsor Wellness and Biovanta Labs introduced Jamaica’s first at-home prostate screening kit, expanding access to men’s health testing.
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