Professor of Public Health and Ageing, University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona, Dr. Denise Eldemire-Shearer, says practical nurses have made pivotal contributions to Jamaica’s health sector. Speaking during the recent virtual media launch of the inaugural Nursing Support Workers Day in Jamaica, set for November 23, Professor Eldemire-Shearer said doctors in public and private practice have relied on the...

The Lionel Town Hospital (LTH) in Clarendon has received a high-flow nasal cannula machine valued at J$1.4 million, which will support COVID-19 patients who need oxygen. The life-saving machine was donated by non-profit organization Striving Together Empowering Mankind (STEM) Uprising Corporation on Thursday, November 11 on the hospital’s compound. According to LTH Senior Medical Officer, Dr. Andre McKenzie, the machine gives patients...

  NEW CASES 24 HRS OVERALL Confirmed Cases 102 90,311 SEX CLASSIFICATION     Females 47 51,370 Males 55 38,938 Under Investigation 0 3 AGE RANGE 1 year to 78 years 1 day to 108 years PARISH CLASSIFICATION OF CASES     Clarendon 2 4,875 Hanover 1 2,916 KSA 29 22,324 Manchester 2 5,941 Portland 0 2,501 St. Ann 26...

Twelve patients of the Bustamante Hospital for Children recently underwent successful cardiac catherizations at the institution, courtesy of the visiting Gift of Life and Chain of Hope Medical Mission. The team comprises medical practitioners from the United States and United Kingdom. Their visit was facilitated by the Rotary Club of New Kingston in tandem with Rotary International. Club President, Kerese...

Medical Officer of Health for Westmoreland, Dr. Marcia Graham, says the number of active coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in the parish continues to decrease and has fallen to 31, as at November 11. Dr. Graham also advised that the number of children among the active cases has decreased to five, adding that the overall positivity rate, which peaked at 70 per...

Jamaica joins the rest of the world in observing World Antimicrobial Awareness Week from November 18 to 24, under the theme ‘Spread Awareness, Stop Resistance – Handle Antimicrobials with care’. The week will be marked with a series of activities to increase awareness and understanding of global antimicrobial resistance, through effective communication, education and training. Speaking at a JIS ‘Think...

  NEW CASES 24 HRS OVERALL Confirmed Cases 79 90,005 SEX CLASSIFICATION     Females 40 51,195 Males 39 38,807 Under Investigation 0 3 AGE RANGE 28 days to 99 years 1 day to 108 years PARISH CLASSIFICATION OF NEW CASES     Clarendon 1 4,858 Hanover 3 2,909 KSA 19 22,258 Manchester 3 5,931 Portland 0 2,497 St. Ann...