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Temporary Suspension of Poultry Movement Inter-Island
The Department of Agriculture in the Ministry of Planning, Lands, Agriculture, Housing and Infrastructure has announced the temporary suspension of all inter-island movement of live avian species (including poultry)
Containment Efforts Continue After Avian Flu Detection
Government teams continued coordinated containment and monitoring activities today, Sunday 30 November, following the confirmed detection of H5N1 Avian Influenza in a limited number of birds at a farm in West Bay.
Multi-Agency Response Follows Avian Flu Detection
Multiple government agencies have been focused on containment and risk mitigation today, Saturday 29 November, following the detection of the H5N1 Avian Flu on Grand Cayman.
What We Do
The Ministry of Health, Environment & 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.
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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
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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.
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Box 137, 133 Elgin Avenue
Grand Cayman KY1-9000 CAYMAN ISLANDS
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Monday - Friday: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
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