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National Tourism Champion and student at the St. Catherine-based Charlemont High School, Kayda Lee McLean, speaks to JIS News on October 7.

Students in Distress Encouraged to Seek Help

School children who might be experiencing distress and suicidal feelings are being urged to seek help, as resource persons are available to assist them. According to National Tourism Champion, Kayda Lee McLean, a student at the St. Catherine-based Charlemont High...

Young man receiving psychological support during a counseling session with a therapist in a modern office setting.

Consultant Psychiatrist Affirms That Suicidal Recovery is Possible

State Minister in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Hon. Krystal Lee (centre), in conversation with Executive Director of the Heart Foundation of Jamaica, Deborah Chen and Pan American Health Organisation/World Health Organisation Representative for Jamaica, Ian Stein, during the Heart Foundation of Jamaica’s ‘Let’s Implement the National School Nutrition Policy’ mass media campaign launch, held at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel, on Thursday (October 9).

Health Ministry Developing Training Manuals for School Cooks

Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left), in discussion with (from second left) Director of Nursing Services at the Spanish Town Hospital, Novellette Robinson; Senior Medical Officer at the Spanish Town Hospital, Dr. Jacqueline Wright- James; and Programme Manager for the Health Systems Strengthening Programme (HSSP), Orett Clarke, during his tour of the Spanish Town Hospital redevelopment project site in St. Catherine, on Wednesday (October 8).

Redeveloped Spanish Town Hospital to Provide Modern Diagnostic Services

Mental Health Officer, Odean Forbes, addresses students and faculty members of the Bethlehem Moravian College in Malvern, St. Elizabeth, on Tuesday, October 7 as part of activities for Mental Health Week, being observed from October 6 to 10.

Jamaicans Urged to Take Mental Health Seriously

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Chief Public Health Inspector for Portland, Lorenzo Hume.

4 months ago Health & Wellness

Portland Health Official Cautions Public on Unsafe Coconut Water Bottling Practices

Chief Public Health Inspector for Portland, Lorenzo Hume, is urging the public to exercise caution when bottling coconut water, warning that improper sanitation poses serious health risks due to the commodity’s high susceptibility to contamination. Speaking during the recent Portland Municipal Corporation monthly meeting in Port Antonio, Mr. Hume disclosed that two cease and desist orders were issued to individuals...

State Minister in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Hon. Krystal Lee (second left), shakes hands with Jamaican-born philanthropist, Carol Picart (second right), during a medical equipment handover ceremony at the Kingston Public Hospital (KPH) in Kingston on Monday (September 29). The items, valued at $48.7 million, were donated by Ms. Picart in collaboration with the National Healthcare Enhancement Foundation (NHEF) under the Ministry. Sharing the moment are Chief Executive Officer, KPH, Barrington Graham (left) and South Eastern Regional Health Authority (SERHA) Regional Director, Lascelles Brown.

4 months ago Health & Wellness

Public Health System Gets $48.7 Million Worth of Equipment

Jamaica’s public health system has received a major boost through the donation of critical medical equipment valued at $48.7 million. The items, contributed by Jamaican-born philanthropist Carol Picart in collaboration with the National Healthcare Enhancement Foundation (NHEF, include diagnostic equipment and machines to provide life-saving support for sick and premature newborns. They will benefit the Kingston Public Hospital (KPH), Cornwall...

Urology Consultant at the Mandeville Regional Hospital, Dr. Davon Mitchell (right), explains the function of a urology instrument, during the handover of pieces of equipment, donated by the Manchester Wellness Foundation, at the hospital in Manchester on Friday (Oct. 3). Looking on are Chief Executive Officer of the hospital, Alwyn Miller, and Chairman of the Foundation, Herschel Ismail.

4 months ago Health & Wellness

Manchester Regional Hospital Receives Urology Equipment

The delivery of urology services at the Mandeville Regional Hospital in Manchester has been strengthened through the donation of critical pieces of equipment valued at over $21 million. The instruments, used in diagnosing and treating conditions related to the urinary tract and male reproductive system, were gifted by the Manchester Wellness Foundation, which has been a longstanding supporter of the...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left); Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor- Mckenzie and Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, His Excellency Major General (Rtd) Antony Anderson, share a photo opportunity at the meeting of the 62nd Directing Council of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), at the organisation

4 months ago Health & Wellness

Jamaica Second in Caribbean for Non-Communicable Disease Prevention

Jamaica has achieved significant progress in combating non-communicable diseases (NCD), ranking second in the Caribbean and 14th overall in the Americas according to the World Health Organization's (WHO) NCD Accountability Framework. Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, made the disclosure while delivering Jamaica’s statement at the meeting of the 62nd Directing Council of the Pan American...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left), Chief Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor-McKenzie, and Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, His Excellency Major General (ret’d)) Antony Anderson, share a light moment during the 62nd Directing Council of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) at PAHO headquarters in Washington DC, on September 29.

4 months ago Health & Wellness

Minister Tufton Sounds Alarm on Caribbean Healthcare Crisis: Region Faces Critical Shortage of 600,000 Health Professionals by 2030

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, has issued an urgent call for regional cooperation to address a looming healthcare workforce crisis that threatens to devastate health systems across Latin America and the Caribbean. Speaking during the 62nd Directing Council of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) on September 29, Minister Tufton highlighted projections showing the region...

Regional Health Promotion and Education Officer at the Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA), Marceleen Jordine-Wheatle (left), presents a cash voucher to third-time returnee, Lloyd Freeburn, accompanied by his wife Clarene Freeburn (right), during a Prostate Cancer Awareness Day screening event at the St. James Parish Church Hall on September 26.

4 months ago Health & Wellness

Hundreds Screened in Montego Bay Under Prostate Cancer Awareness Day Health Initiative

Nearly 300 individuals benefitted from vital health services delivered under a multistakeholder initiative at the St. James Parish Church Hall in Montego Bay on September 26, in observance of Prostate Cancer Awareness Day. The event was staged through a strategic partnership involving the Jamaica Cancer Society (JCS), primary sponsor - Guardian Group, and the National Health Fund (NHF), with additional...

Board member of the Lupus Foundation of Jamaica (LFJ), Nuncia Meghoo (left); Certified trauma coach, and Chief Executive Officer of CKM Healing Consultancy, Chantaeu Munroe (centre), and Miss Universe Jamaica 2025, Dr. Gabrielle Henry (right), recognise the launch of Lupus Month, held October 1, at the National Volunteer Centre on Camp Road in St. Andrew.

4 months ago Health & Wellness

Many Persons Living with Lupus Display Resilience and the Will to Thrive – Miss Universe

Many persons who are living with lupus consistently display resilience and the will to thrive, and they need compassion from the public, says Ophthalmologist, Dr. Gabrielle Henry. Dr. Henry, who is also Miss Universe Jamaica 2025, was addressing the 2025 launch of Lupus Month, held on October 1 at the National Volunteer Centre on Camp Road in St. Andrew. “For...