AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoHealthcare Accreditation: Baptist Health International Cayman Islands earned its third Joint Commission International (JCI) re-accreditation, with its PET & CT Imaging Center receiving the Gold Seal of Approval after a rigorous safety and quality review. Public Health Watch: Health officials report pertussis (whooping cough) is still spreading locally, with new cases across ages and settings—especially a concern for infants not fully protected—urging vaccination and prompt care. Travel Health: MHES and the Public Health Department issued guidance for residents heading to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, stressing routine vaccines (notably measles) and sensible precautions in crowded travel settings. Local Health Research: A Cayman Islands health ministry policy officer completed a PhD in cell biology focused on obesity, returning to help shape clinical pathways and public health policy. Mosquito Control: The Mosquito Research and Control Unit continues intensive operations after the first big emergence, but notes weather has disrupted some aerial treatments. Environment & Waste: DEH is rolling out an online garbage-fee payment portal on 22 June (card payments only, no bank transfers), and the George Town landfill/dump closes early on King Charles III’s Birthday.
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