The Ministry of Education and Youth, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Wellness, celebrates National School Moves Day on Friday, April 26, under the theme ‘Live Life Moving: Every Movement Matters!’. As part of the celebrations, students at the primary and secondary levels are being encouraged to enter a ‘Flex and Flow’ song and dance competition. A bulletin...

There is need for adequate rest, as it contributes to the general well-being of an individual, says Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton. Speaking virtually at a World Sleep Day forum, held today (March 15), the Minister said that lack of sleep has “unfortunate manifestations” for many who believe that it is good to work for...

As the St. Elizabeth Health Service continues to tackle the spread of dengue fever, citizens have been urged to destroy mosquito breeding sites. Speaking at the St. Elizabeth Municipal Corporation’s monthly meeting in Black River on Thursday (March 14), Medical Officer of Health, St. Elizabeth Health Department, Dr. Tonia Dawkins-Beharie, said since the outbreak of the mosquito-borne illness in September...

The Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA) is taking proactive steps to promote healthy lifestyle among residents in western Jamaica through its strengthened ‘Jamaica Moves’ programme. The initiative, which encourages individuals to incorporate regular exercise into their daily routine, is seen as a critical part of the region's efforts to combat non-communicable diseases (NCD) and improve overall wellness among citizens in...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, engages with students at Christel House Jamaica, during a wellness check-In at the institution in St. Catherine on Wednesday (March 13), as part of the Ministry’s #DoYourShare mental wellness campaign.

A total of $19.7 billion has been allocated for the provision of pharmaceutical and medical supplies in the 2024/25 fiscal year. Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, made the disclosure as he opened the 2024/25 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on March 12. Dr. Clarke informed that there has been an increase...

The Westmoreland Public Health Department is partnering with the Pan-Caribbean Sugar Company to sensitise cane cutters in the parish about protecting themselves from leptospirosis. Leptospirosis is an infectious disease caused by the leptospira bacteria, which can potentially lead to fatal infection of the kidney, liver, brain, lungs or heart. Among the carriers of the virus are rodents, cattle, pigs, horses,...

The Westmoreland Health Department is commending residents of the parish for ridding their premises of potential mosquito breeding sites, to curtail the spread of the dengue virus. Health Education and Promotions Officer for Westmoreland, Gerald Miller, told JIS News that the Department has been on a mission to ensure every household across the parish takes the search and destroy activities...

The Government’s investment in the redevelopment of the Cornwall Regional Hospital (CRH) has expanded and strengthened the health infrastructure in Western Jamaica, through the upgrading and equipping of several facilities, says Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton. He was addressing a recent meeting of the Standing Finance Committee in the House of Representatives. Dr. Tufton noted that...