Hospital Bed Pressure: Health Minister Dr Christopher Tufton says “social cases” are tying up public beds, with a new census underway and calls to hold relatives accountable for abandoning patients. Geriatric Care Upgrade: Jamaica opened its first state-operated Golden Care geriatric clinic at Claremont, with a second pilot planned for St Catherine to better support an ageing population. Primary Care Reform: The Chief Medical Officer says Jamaica’s older primary health-care model must be overhauled to tackle today’s chronic diseases like diabetes and hypertension. Hurricane Melissa Rehab Update: Tufton reports progress on the $300m post-Melissa rehabilitation at Noel Holmes Hospital in Lucea, praising staff teamwork and service restoration. Workforce & Welfare: Jamaica and Canada reaffirmed the Seasonal Agricultural Workers Programme, including medical checks and steps to strengthen worker welfare ahead of the 2027 season. Community Health & Wellness: A wellness event by Live Love Spa spotlights recovery tech and women’s health topics during National Wellness Month. Public Safety Concerns: Gun violence in Manchester left two men hospitalised after a shooting near a school gate.