Cayman’s top doctor warns of public health threat ‘to the north’
Cayman’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Nick Gent, has declared a public health warning over Florida’s move to dismantle vaccine mandates, cautioning that the decision could have direct consequences for Cayman and the wider Caribbean.
Speaking on Compass TV’s Forefront talk show, Gent said he is deeply concerned about the knock-on effect of Florida’s controversial policy shift – announced on 3 Sept. by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo – that would make many childhood vaccines optional. For a more complete summary of the story, please see the below link:
Published on: Sep 12, 2025 06:44 AM