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Announcement of the National Cancer Registry Consultation Meetings
28 October 2026 | Press Release
Residents across Grand Cayman and Cayman Brac will have opportunities to discuss the proposed National Cancer Registry and share their views with the Ministry of Health, Environment and Sustainability through a series of district meetings beginning this week.
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HEARTS Initiative Coming to the Cayman Islands
28 October 2026 | Press Release
The Cayman Islands is strengthening its approach to preventing and managing cardiovascular disease through the introduction of HEARTS Cayman Islands, an initiative led by the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) to improve cardiovascular care through primary healthcare services.
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Revised Public Health and Environmental Health Bills Open for Public Consultation
27 October 2026 | Press Release

The public is invited to review the changes and provide feedback by Monday, 16 November 2026.

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Ministry appoints Caymanian as first Deputy National Epidemiologist
22 October 2026 | Press Release

The Ministry of Health, Environment and Sustainability (MHES) has appointed Caymanian public health professional Ms Halle Miller as its first Deputy National Epidemiologist, strengthening public health capacity while creating a pathway for Caymanians to develop specialist expertise and progress into senior roles.

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MHES and Partners Launch Signs of Suicide Training Pilot
20 October 2026 | Press Release
The Ministry of Health, Environment and Sustainability (MHES) is proud to announce the launch of the Signs of Suicide training pilot, which will make the training module available to teachers, parents, youth workers, and other professionals through August 31, 2027.
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Parliament Passes Tobacco and Health Practice Amendment Bills
7 October 2026 | Press Release
Parliament has passed two Bills to strengthen protections for children and young people from tobacco and nicotine products and improve the regulation of healthcare professionals
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Ministry Strengthens Cayman’s Regional Presence Through Major Caribbean Health and Infrastructure Forums
5 October 2026 | Press Release

Ministry Strengthens Cayman’s Regional Presence Through Major Caribbean Health and Infrastructure Forums

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Public Consultation Opens on Proposed National Cancer Registry
5 October 2026 | Consultation

The Ministry of Health, Environment and Sustainability has today opened public consultation on proposals to establish a National Cancer Registry for the Cayman Islands, aimed at giving the country reliable national data to better understand, prevent and respond to cancer

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Four Caymanian Deputy Chief Officers Lead Ministry’s Health, Environment and Sustainability Priorities
25 September 2026 | Press Release

The team brings together a blend of experienced leadership and more recent appointments. Lt Col. Bobeth O’Garro has served as a DCO since 2021, followed by Ms Neyka Webster, who joined the team in 2023. Ms Exie Tomlinson-Panton was appointed as a DCO earlier this year, while Mr Jason Azan joined in August

 

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