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Public Health Risk to Cayman Remains Low Following Intl. Hantavirus Outbreak
Chief Medical Officer Dr. Hilary Wolf said the overall public health risk to the Cayman Islands remains low and there are currently no confirmed cases locally associated with the incident
Announcing Bus Access for Poinciana Rehabilitation Centre Residents
The vehicle, a Toyota Coaster bus, can accommodate up to 14 persons, including space for four wheelchair users
Public Health Advisory: Pertussis and Gastroenteritis
The Ministry of Health, Environment and Sustainability (MHES) and the Public Health Department (PHD) are issuing the below advisory to residents of Grand Cayman and Cayman Brac as follows:
What We Do
The Ministry of Health, Environment and Sustainability is dedicated to building a healthier, more resilient, and sustainable Cayman Islands for current and future generations. We work to achieve a balanced approach to development by advancing environmental stewardship, social wellbeing, and economic prosperity—ensuring that the benefits across these three pillars reinforce one another and improve the quality of life for all.
Key Persons
Public Health
Public Health is a service delivered on behalf of the Cayman Islands Government by the Health Services Authority.Through five satellite health centres - one for each district in Grand Cayman - the Community Health Services provides primary care across the island.
Services provided through the district health centres include general practice, immunisations, maternal and child health care, health education and support of disabled patients in their homes. Home visiting services are also provided.
Public Health programmes include:
- Health advice and vaccines for international travellers;
- School Health including primary care, health assessments, vision and hearing tests etc.
- Nutrition and dietary counselling clinics;
- Child health including growth and development monitoring,
- Communicable disease screening;
- Disease control programmes, including surveillance, immunisation (adults and children); and
- Special programmes relating to Genetics and Sexual health.
- Smoking cessation programme
Click the link for more information on Public Health: www.hsa.ky/public-health
Publications
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Consultation Draft The Human Tissue Donation and Transplant Regulations (2018)
Health Care Decisions Act (2022 Revision)
Health Insurance Act (2021 Revision)
Health Practice Act (2021 Revision)
Public Health Act (2021 Revision)
Consultations
H5N1 Advisory for Farmers and Poultry Owners
H5N1 Avian Flu has been detected among a select number of birds on Grand Cayman. Public Health and the Department of Agriculture are actively monitoring the situation, surveying the area and carrying out containment activities. Farmers and poultry owners are asked to take the following precautions to prevent further transmission among bird populations and reduce personal exposure risk.
Community Advisory - Prevent the Transmission of H5N1 Avian Flu
H5N1 Avian Flu has been detected among a select number of birds on Grand Cayman. Public Health and the Department of Agriculture are actively monitoring the situation and conducting containment activities. Decontamination stations have been established for prevention. Risk to the general public remains low. Follow the guidance below to prevent exposure.
STEPS 2023 National Health Survey Report
Understanding the prevalence of risk factors for non-communicable diseases in the Cayman Islands. The survey clearly captured the health status of the Cayman Islands and it highlights gaps in care that need to be addressed.
List of Registered Health Care Facilities as at July 2025
List of Registered Health Care Facilities as at July 2025
Updated List of Registered Health Care Facilities
Updated List of Registered Health Care Facilities as at 31 January 2025.
Public Health Travel Advisory valid 12 December 2025- 30 January 2026
Public Health Travel Advisory
valid 12 December 2025- 30 January 2026
Arboviral Infections (Dengue, Chikungunya, Zika and Oropouche) pg.2
Bacterial Infections (Leptospirosis) pg. 4
Contact Us
Address
Government Administration Building, Box 137
133 Elgin Avenue, George Town
Grand Cayman KY1-9000 CAYMAN ISLANDS
Office Hours
Monday - Friday: 8:30am - 5:00pm
