Caribbean BrainJamaica
Connecting skills, care pathways and locally grounded leadership
Jamaica's contribution links practical workforce development with locally grounded leadership. Cognitive-screening training in Kingston and St Ann focuses on assessment and appropriate next steps, with interest in subsequent supervised practice considered separately.
The emphasis is not simply on learning a tool. It is on professional scope, supervision, clinical review and referral arrangements. Training does not by itself authorise independent screening, establish a diagnosis or guarantee a supervised placement.
Jamaica also hosts the inaugural Anchor Day leadership roundtable: a focused, invitation-only conversation convened by Dr Ishtar Govia on brain health, care capacity, workforce readiness and practical next steps within the wider Caribbean agenda. It complements—not replaces—the public and community contributions across Summit week.
Explore the programme
Browse the confirmed Jamaica activities below. Some are open to the public; others require registration, selection or an invitation. Check each listing for local time, location and access arrangements before making plans.
Times are in Jamaica time.
Policy & Investment
Monday 16 November 09:30–12:00
Caribbean Brain Health & Brain Economy Leadership Roundtable
UWI Mona Council Room
An in-person leadership roundtable connecting brain health, ageing and dementia care with workforce capability, family responsibilities, public services and economic planning. The discussion will identify existing strengths, practical barriers and opportunities for national and regional cooperation, clarifying priorities and next steps rather than announcing a completed regional plan. Attendance is by invitation. Please contact the Summit team at info@amagibrainhealth.org or complete the partner form if your organisation would like to express interest.
Care & Workforce
Tuesday 17 November 11:30–14:30
Dementia Moments — Kingston
Medical Association of Jamaica Conference Room
An immersive educational experience encouraging reflection on communication, environments and support for people living with dementia, and how participants' own practice, organisation or service could become more understanding and responsive. This is an educational experience, not a diagnostic assessment or a complete representation of any individual's experience of dementia.
Care & Workforce
Wednesday 18 November 11:30–15:00
Cognitive-Screening Training — Kingston
Medical Association of Jamaica Conference Room, Kingston
A practical training session for general practitioners, medical officers and primary-care staff on recognising cognitive concerns and connecting screening with appropriate assessment, referral and follow-up. The emphasis is on what happens around and after screening, not simply completing a test. Participation does not confer a specialist qualification.
Research & Data
Friday 20 November 11:00–12:00
Invited Talk: Dr Ishtar Govia — Ministry of Health & Wellness National Health Research Conference
Dr Ishtar Govia, Founder & CEO of Amagi Health and Convenor of CBHS 2026, will deliver online an invited talk titled: "Brain Health and Jamaica's Future: Connecting Research, Care, and Development". Registration is via MOHW NHRC conference website.
Family & Caregivers
Sunday 22 November 14:30–17:30
Dementia Caregiver Self-Care Roadmap
Bellevue In-Service Classroom
A reflective workshop inviting family caregivers of people living with dementia to pause and consider their own support needs. Facilitated by Shawna-Kaye G. Lester, M.S., M.P.H., the session uses guided journaling and optional group discussion across eight areas of life to create a plan to thrive through their dementia caregiver journey. Please bring a journal or notebook; personal disclosure is not required.
Family & Caregivers
Sunday 22 November 17:30–19:30
Beyond the Diagnosis: The Psychological Impact of Intellectual Disabilities on Individuals and Families
Online
Hosted by the Kiwanis Foundation of Jamaica, this online session with Dr Chukwuemeka Victor Chiana explores the psychological impact of intellectual disabilities, the experiences of individuals and families, and what more appropriate support and inclusion could look like. A student contribution sharing personal experience is also planned. General information and discussion only.
Jamaica gallery
Local hosts and contributors
Amagi Health convenes the Summit and coordinates its Jamaica contribution with local contributors. Organisations and individuals supporting specific activities will be acknowledged according to their agreed roles.
Each activity listing identifies its host and contributors. These roles are specific to the activity; taking part does not automatically imply endorsement by an individual's employer or by another institution.
Meet the country team
The people bringing Jamaica's contribution together.
Ms Abigail Evans
Dr Khrystal Binns-Lee
Dr Lauren-Paige Reid
Dr Kathrina Walker
Priorities to develop together
The following is an emerging discussion focus for the country team, not an adopted national position. We welcome experience and evidence that can help test and refine it.
The question
What must surround workforce skills so that people can obtain appropriate assessment and dependable continuing support?
- Strengths to build on
- Clinical, research and community experience, alongside perspectives on planning, business and care.
- A possible local next step
- Clarify one bounded improvement and its evidence, supervision, referral, organisational and resource requirements.
- Where regional cooperation could help
- Shared methods and learning, and connections that support locally led research and delivery.
Find your way to take part
Stay connected: express interest in future work if you cannot contribute during this November's programme.
Beyond Summit week
The intention is to carry forward useful priorities, relationships and agreed next steps—not only repeat the events. Further work will depend on the people, responsibilities, resources and permissions agreed. Expressing interest does not create a commitment to organise an activity or join a project.
Interested in wider conversations? Explore the shared online programme and other country contributions. Please use the appropriate local service's contact route for immediate care enquiries; Summit registration is not a clinical referral service.
About this contribution
These activities form part of the Caribbean Brain Health Summit 2026, convened by Amagi Health. Local hosts lead their own agreed activities. For the current regional programme and ways to participate, visit amagisummit.org.
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