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MHES Joins Regional 'In a Sneakers' Movement Campaign
14 September 2026 | Press Release

The Ministry of Health, Environment and Sustainability is joining the Caribbean Public Health Agency's (CARPHA) 'In a Sneakers' campaign. Running from 14-18 September, the campaign encourages businesses and residenst to make movemeny a greater part of their daily routines

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Public Health Advisory: Saharan Dust Cloud Alert
11 September 2026 | Press Release

MHES and the Public Health Department (PHD) are advising residents to take precautions to protect themselves from the effects of Saharan dust. The Cayman Islands National Weather Service (CINWS) has issued a Dust Alert in effect from 4pm Friday 11 September to Monday 14 September 2026

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MHES Supports Cayman's First Parkrun
4 September 2026 | Press Release

Helping to establish a free, inclusive and sustainable opportunity for residents to incorporate regular physical activity into their lives

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A Lifetime of Impact: Mervyn Conolly Retires From the Civil Service
3 September 2026 | Press Release

The Director of the Department of Health Regulatory Services and Superintendent of Health Insurance, Mr. Mervyn Conolly,  is retiring from the Cayman Islands Government after more than 45 years of service...

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Department of Counselling Services Launches R.E.A.L. Recovery Month Campaign
1 September 2026 | Press Release

The Department of Counselling Services (DCS) will mark Recovery Month throughout September with the launch of its 2026 campaign, R.E.A.L. — Restoring Every Area of Life, inviting the Cayman Islands community to view recovery

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Health Reform Bills Published for Public Consultation
31 August 2026 | Consultation

MHES has published three health reform Bills for public consultation: the Health Practice (Amendment No.2) Bill, 2026, the Public Health Bill, 2026 and the Environmental Health Bill, 2026. The Bills were published on 28 August, and are now available on publicconsultation.gov.ky

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DEH Relaunches Recycling Programme in Cayman Brac
28 August 2026 | Press Release

DEH has relaunched its recycling programme in Cayman Brac, giving residents greater access to recycling services and providing additional opportunities to reduce the amount of waste sent to the landfill

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Healthcare Stakeholders Contribute to Shaping Cayman Islands Health Legislation
24 August 2026 | Consultation

The future of healthcare legislation in the Cayman Islands is being shaped through collaboration between Government and the healthcare professionals who deliver care to the community

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Cayman Islands Publishes First National Cancer Policy to Standardise Screening
11 August 2026 | Press Release

The Cayman Islands has published its first National Cancer Policy, establishing a national framework to strengthen cancer prevention, screening, early detection, diagnosis, and ongoing care across the Islands

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