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Public Health Advisory: Saharan Dust Cloud
2 June 2026 | Press Release

The Cayman Islands National Weather Service (CINWS) issued a dust alert effective from today through Thursday, 4 June 2026

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MHES Celebrates Nurses Week 2026 Reaffirming Commitment to Nursing Workforce
26 May 2026 | Press Release

Additional priorities include establishing clear professional growth pathways, promoting safe and supportive working environments, and advancing legislative and policy reforms that enable nurses to practice to the full extent of their education and training

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Health Officials Confirm Low Risk and Comprehensive Protocols Ahead of BA253 Arrival from Nassau
23 May 2026 | Press Release

The Ministry of Health, Environment and Sustainability (MHES), Public Health Department (PHD), Cayman Islands Customs and Border Control (CBC) and Cayman Islands Airports Authority (CIAA) have been working to ensure that all public health screening protocols are in place ahead of the arrival of yesterday’s BA253 flight.  

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MHES Update: Coordinated Public Health Response Supports Safe Arrival and Screening of BA253 Passengers
23 May 2026 | Press Release

The Ministry of Health, Environment and Sustainability (MHES) confirms that passengers from yesterday’s BA253 flight bound for Grand Cayman have safely arrived at Owen Roberts International Airport (ORIA). 

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Government Tests New Resilience Index Tool
21 May 2026 | Press Release

A new online platform designed to strengthen climate resilience planning and support evidence-based decision-making

 

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MHES Boosts Screening & Surveillance at Cayman Ports of Entry
20 May 2026 | Press Release

Monitoring the recent declaration by the World Health Organization (WHO) of an Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC)

 

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NCFC Marks One Year in Office with Landmark Reforms and Clear Path Forward
20 May 2026 | Press Release

NCFC released its one-year report, providing a comprehensive account of its first year in office including its legislative actions, strategic policy achievements and community investments delivered across all three Islands.

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Public Health Risk to Cayman Remains Low Following Intl. Hantavirus Outbreak
8 May 2026 | Press Release

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

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Minister for Health, Environment and Sustainability, Honourable Katherine Ebanks-Wilks accompanied by Chief Officer Tamara Ebanks, PRC Director, Marcia Mullings-Thompson, PRC Clinical Director, Dr. Marc Lockhart along with other Ministry and PRC team members with the new Toyota Coaster bus that strengthens the services available to residents at the facility.
Announcing Bus Access for Poinciana Rehabilitation Centre Residents
7 May 2026 | Press Release

The vehicle, a Toyota Coaster bus, can accommodate up to 14 persons, including space for four wheelchair users

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