AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoPublic Health: Cayman’s seasonal flu vaccination programme kicks off with dates at Anthony S. Eden Hospital (30 Sept–9 Oct) and then district health centres and the General Practice Clinic from 12 Oct, with outreach at supermarkets later and separate contact points for Cayman Brac and Little Cayman. Health & Care Workforce: UCCI celebrated graduates of its Elderly Healthcare Aide programme, spotlighting trained caregivers’ role in dignity, wellbeing and quality of life for older residents. Environmental Health: Ahead of the Environmental Health Bill 2026 consultation deadline, the Minister marked World Environmental Health Day with a focus on science-led prevention across food and water safety, air quality, waste and sanitation, pest control and hazard identification. Energy Costs & Wellness: Government extended the fuel relief programme through December, keeping a 100% import duty waiver on gasoline, diesel and propane and continuing residential electricity assistance that caps charges at CI$0.18/kWh for nearly 95% of households. Clinical Research: Silexion reported the first patient dosed in its Phase 2/3 trial of SIL204 for locally advanced pancreatic cancer, with dosing starting at Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov) in Grand Cayman-linked trial execution. Local Governance: Parliament’s agenda includes a Health Practice (Amendment) Bill and a Public Health Bill, alongside an Environmental Health Bill.
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