AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoHealthcare Workforce: Doctors Hospital launched a new two-year Apprenticeship Programme for young Caymanians, combining supervised hospital placements with formal coursework and targeting support roles across departments like Marketing & Business Development, Supply Chain, and Information Technology. Public Health Policy: The Ministry of Health, Environment and Sustainability published three health reform Bills for 28-day public consultation—Health Practice (Amendment No.2), Public Health, and Environmental Health—alongside a previously released Tobacco (Amendment) Bill. Mental Health & Recovery: The Department of Counselling Services kicked off September’s Recovery Month campaign, R.E.A.L. (Restoring Every Area of Life), encouraging people to see recovery as progress that can start with a small step. Vector Control & Disease Prevention: The Mosquito Research and Control Unit represented Cayman at an international symposium in Oman, sharing mosquito management experience and hearing updates on dengue, Zika, and chikungunya. Breast Health Education: The Breast Cancer Foundation announced Dr. Corrine Ellsworth Beaumont as guest speaker for its 2026 Annual Gala, highlighting the Know Your Lemons approach to improving breast health screening and early detection. Local Recycling: DEH relaunched recycling in Cayman Brac with drop-off depots and initial streams for PET/HDPE plastics plus metal cans and aluminium. Leadership Transition: Mervyn Conolly announced his retirement after 45 years in Cayman’s health regulatory and insurance leadership, with Annikki Hill set to take over.
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