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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (second right), shares a photo opportunity with (from left) Senior Brand Manager, Massy Distribution, Gabrielle Curling; Programme Development Officer, Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease, Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dr. Kamelia Bryan; and Executive Director, Heart Foundation of Jamaica, Deborah Chen. The group formed heart shapes with their hands during a lighting ceremony at Independence Park, National Stadium, Kingston, on Thursday, September 25, which illuminated the Usain Bolt statue and marked the start of Jamaica’s observance of World Heart Week 2025.
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (second right), shares a photo opportunity with (from left) Senior Brand Manager, Massy Distribution, Gabrielle Curling; Programme Development Officer, Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease, Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dr. Kamelia Bryan; and Executive Director, Heart Foundation of Jamaica, Deborah Chen. The group formed heart shapes with their hands during a lighting ceremony at Independence Park, National Stadium, Kingston, on Thursday, September 25, which illuminated the Usain Bolt statue and marked the start of Jamaica’s observance of World Heart Week 2025.

Usain Bolt Statue Illuminated To Mark Launch Of World Heart Week 2025 In Jamaica

The Usain Bolt statue at the National Stadium was illuminated on Thursday, September 25, to mark the start of Jamaica’s observance of World Heart Week 2025. The observance, culminating on World Heart Day—Monday, September 29—seeks to promote cardiovascular health awareness...
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Linstead Hospital, Camille Wallen-Panton (left), accepts a ceremonial cheque for $8.2 million from Managing Director, Trade Winds Citrus Limited, Peter McConnell (second right). The handover took place at the St. Catherine-based hospital on Tuesday (September 23). Sharing in the moment are St. Catherine Health Services Parish Manager, Abdon Campbell (second left) and Regional Director of the South East Regional Health Authority (SERHA), Lascelles Brown. The funds, raised through the annual Tru-Juice 5K Run/Walk, will assist with the purchase of medical equipment and resources for the hospital
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Linstead Hospital, Camille Wallen-Panton (left), accepts a ceremonial cheque for $8.2 million from Managing Director, Trade Winds Citrus Limited, Peter McConnell (second right). The handover took place at the St. Catherine-based hospital on Tuesday (September 23). Sharing in the moment are St. Catherine Health Services Parish Manager, Abdon Campbell (second left) and Regional Director of the South East Regional Health Authority (SERHA), Lascelles Brown. The funds, raised through the annual Tru-Juice 5K Run/Walk, will assist with the purchase of medical equipment and resources for the hospital's paediatric ward.

PHOTOS: Trade Winds Citrus Limited Hands Over $8.2 million Cheque to Linstead Hospital
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Errol Greene, delivers gives the keynote address during the Lay Magistrates Association of Jamaica, St. James Chapter
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Errol Greene, delivers gives the keynote address during the Lay Magistrates Association of Jamaica, St. James Chapter's Annual General Meeting held the Montego Bay Community College in St. James on Wednesday (September 24).

JPs Urged to Uphold Integrity and Community Engagement
Medical Officer of Health for the St. Elizabeth Health Department, Dr. Tonia Dawkins-Beharie.
Medical Officer of Health for the St. Elizabeth Health Department, Dr. Tonia Dawkins-Beharie.

St. Elizabeth Health Department Ramps Up Hurricane Preparedness With Fire Safety Drills
Corporate Communications Manager, Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC), Shantole Thompson.
Corporate Communications Manager, Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC), Shantole Thompson.

Rural School Bus Drivers Trained In CPR and First Aid

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Gender AffairsHealth & Wellness

Men in the West Encouraged to Get Screened for Prostate Cancer on September 25

Men 40 years and older in Westmoreland and surrounding parishes are being encouraged to take advantage of free prostate cancer screening to be offered by the Westmoreland Health Department, in partnership with the Misty Blue Cancer Foundation, on Thursday, September 25. The screening exercise will take place at Independence Park in Savanna-la-Mar from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Health Promotion...
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The race is underway in the 3K fun run/walk at Hope Gardens in St. Andrew on Saturday (Sept. 13). The event was part of a series of wellness activities in observance of Caribbean Wellness Day (CWD) 2025.
Health & Wellness

Hope Gardens Came Alive for Caribbean Wellness Day

Hope Gardens in St. Andrew was a hub of activity on Saturday (Sept. 13) as persons turned out to participate in a series of activities in observance of Caribbean Wellness Day (CWD) 2025.  Under the theme: “Engage, Empower, Elevate,’ the day’s events, organised by the  Ministry of Health and Wellness, got underway at 6:30 am with a 3K fun run/walk,...
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Trainees of the Autism and Developmental Needs Skills Training for Caregivers and Families programme, at the St. Ann
Health & WellnessLabourYouth

More Emphasis Being Placed on Children with Autism

Jamaica’s capacity to identify and support children with autism has been bolstered by a groundbreaking three-year training initiative that continued into its second phase at the St. Ann's Bay Regional Hospital in St. Ann, on Wednesday, September 10. Dubbed the Autism and Developmental Needs Skills Training for Caregivers and Families, the programme will create a core of 10 master trainers...
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Consultant Surgeon at Mandeville Regional Hospital in Manchester, Dr. Andrew Josephs (right), demonstrates the capabilities of a newly donated Storz Urology Laparoscopy system, presented by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, during the formal handover on Friday (September 5). Others (from left) are: Food For the Poor Board Director, Jean Lowrie-Chin; and the Church’s representative, Elder Paul Sutherland, and Humanitarian Missionary, Sister Karen Sutherland.
Health & Wellness

Mandeville Regional Hospital Receives Urology Equipment To Boost Patient Care

The Mandeville Regional Hospital in Manchester has received a donation of medical equipment, valued over $66 million, from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints that will improve the institution’s urology services. The Olympus GI Endoscopy and Storz Urology Laparoscopy systems, assigned to the Urology Department, will enhance clinical practice at the hospital by enabling less invasive procedures, more...
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Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Dione Jennings.
Health & Wellness

Senior Citizens Month Commences With National Church Service In Montego Bay

Senior Citizens’ Month is being observed from September 1 to October 1 under the theme: ‘Respect, Protect, Empower, Connect’. Activities, programmed by the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, will commence with the National Church Service on Sunday, September 7, at Calvary Baptist Church in Montego Bay, beginning 10:00 a.m. The events continue with the National Ageing Fair, scheduled for...
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President of the Jamaica Psychiatric Association, Dr. Brian Kazaara.
Health & Wellness

Psychiatrist Calls for More Protection of the Elderly

President of the Jamaica Psychiatric Association, Dr. Brian Kazaara, is calling for more protection of the elderly and for persons to report abuse of older persons. Dr. Kazaara told JIS News in a recent interview that older adults are particularly vulnerable to abuse and emphasised the need for policies to safeguard their well-being. “I have seen in clinical practice [instances]...
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