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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.

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...

Retiring healthcare professionals under the Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA) who were honoured during a retirement ceremony at the MEET Conference Centre on Jimmy Cliff Boulevard in Montego Bay, St. James, on September 25.

WRHA Honours 33 Retiring Healthcare Professionals In Montego Bay

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

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'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.

4 months ago Health & Wellness

St. Elizabeth Health Department Ramps Up Hurricane Preparedness With Fire Safety Drills

The St. Elizabeth Health Department has ramped up disaster preparedness activities during the peak of the Atlantic hurricane season, with a renewed focus on fire safety drills. Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Tonia Dawkins-Beharie, said the Department has resumed fire drills at health centres across the ‘breadbasket’ parish in a bid to better prepare staff for any eventualities. “In fact,...

Corporate Communications Manager, Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC), Shantole Thompson.

4 months ago EducationHealth & WellnessTransport

Rural School Bus Drivers Trained In CPR and First Aid

Drivers in the National Rural School Bus Programme have undergone cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first-aid training, signalling the Government’s commitment to ensure student safety. Speaking on the JIS television programme ‘Get the Facts’, Corporate Communications Manager at the Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC), Shantole Thompson, said comprehensive safety protocols are in place to protect students on board the buses. “Our...

4 months ago 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...

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.

4 months ago 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,...

Trainees of the Autism and Developmental Needs Skills Training for Caregivers and Families programme, at the St. Ann

5 months ago 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...

Flyer highlighting the call for the submission of Abstracts for the National Health Research Conference.

5 months ago Health & Wellness

Health Ministry Calls on Researchers and Academics to Submit Abstracts for Conference

The Ministry of Health and Wellness is calling on health researchers, students and academics to respond to its Call for Abstracts for the 2025 National Health Research Conference. The conference will be hosted by the Ministry from November 19 to 21 under the theme ‘Health for All in a Changing Environment’. In an interview with JIS News, Director of the...

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.

5 months ago 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...