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Gradual Reduction in Mosquito Breeding in Westmoreland

Chief Public Health Inspector for Westmoreland, Steve Morris, says the parish is seeing a gradual reduction in mosquito breeding, as intensified vector-control measures continue to yield results. Providing an update at the recent meeting of the Westmoreland Municipal Corporation in...

Senior Public Health Nurse of Hanover with responsibility for Expanded Programme Immunisation, Paulette Duhaney-Lemonte.

Young People in Hanover Urged to Get HPV Shot

Westmoreland Public Health Dept. Expands Rodent Control Programme

Regional Health Promotion and Education Officer at the Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA), Marceleen Wheatle (right), engages with students of Bounty Hall Primary and Infant School in Trelawny during National School Moves Day activities at the institution on April 24.

WRHA Education Officer Promotes Regular Student Physical Activity In Schools

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left), converses with Managing Director of ArguSoft America Incorporated, Ram Gopalan (centre), and President of Professional Services at Argusoft America Incorporated, Ravi Shankar, following the contract signing for the implementation of the Electric Immunisation Registry (EIR) Project on April 17. The signing ceremony was held at the Health Ministry's Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) Conference Room in New Kingston.

Health Minister Urges Jamaicans to Reject Anti-Vaccination Sentiment

Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Delano Seiveright (left), shares a light moment with (from second left) Authorisation Holder, Kimberly Myrie; Chief Executive Officer, Cannabis Licensing Authority (CLA), Farrah Blake; and President, Ganja Growers and Producers Association of Jamaica, Maurice Ellis, during the recent launch of the CLA

2 weeks ago Health & Wellness

Medical Cannabis Industry Stakeholders Welcome Regulatory Amendments

Stakeholders in Jamaica’s medical cannabis industry have welcomed recent amendments to the Dangerous Drugs (Cannabis Licensing) (Interim) Regulations. The Cannabis Licensing Authority (CLA) has launched the Medical Cannabis Special Permit Programme, a landmark initiative designed to expand access and promote the inclusion of traditional ganja growers within Jamaica’s medical cannabis industry. This initiative was officially launched during a function held...

(FILE) Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, joins students in an exercise routine at a National School Moves Day event at Manchester High School in Mandeville in 2024.

2 weeks ago EducationHealth & WellnessYouth

April 24 Is National School Moves Day

National School Moves Day will be observed across the island on Friday (April 24), under the theme Every School Moving: Move Your Way, Every Day’. Schools are being asked to mobilise students, teachers and parents to prioritise physical activity for at least 60 minutes during the school day. National School Moves Day is a key component of the Jamaica Moves...

Counsellor and Centre Manager, St. Thomas Teen Hub, Chantal Williams, engages students during a discussion on sexual assault awareness at the centre

2 weeks ago Health & WellnessYouth

Teen Hub St. Thomas Hosts Sexual Assault Awareness Sessions for Youth

High school students from St. Thomas have benefited from a series of sessions aimed at raising their awareness about sexual assault. The three interactive and informative sessions, hosted by the Teen Hub at its Morant Bay location, engaged adolescents in frank and age-appropriate discussions on the issue. Centre Manager, Teen Hub, St. Thomas, Chantal Williams, told JIS News that the...

South East Regional Health Authority (SERHA) Parish Behaviour Change Communication Coordinator for St. Thomas, Nahenda Brown, participates as part of the Behaviour Change and Communication Team during an STI Awareness Month Expo at Rudolph Elder Park in Morant Bay on April 17.

3 weeks ago Health & Wellness

St. Thomas Students Benefit from ‘Healthy You Expo’

High-school students from across St. Thomas were among the beneficiaries of an STI Awareness Month Expo, held at Rudolph Elder Park in Morant Bay on April 17. The event, dubbed ‘The Healthy You Expo’, was organised by the South East Regional Health Authority (SERHA) and attracted a wide cross-section of participants, including students, youth groups, and community members. Designed to...

Chief Dental Officer in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dr. Irving McKenzie, addresses the recent official reopening of the retrofitted and upgraded dental unit at the Bellefield Health Centre in Manchester.

3 weeks ago Health & Wellness

Good Oral Health Crucial for Overall Well-Being

Persons are being reminded about the importance of maintaining good oral health for their general well-being. Chief Dental Officer in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dr. Irving McKenzie, noted the connection between oral care and overall wellness, particularly in managing conditions such as diabetes. Poor oral health, specifically gum disease, causes chronic inflammation that makes it harder for the...

Director of Non-Communicable Diseases and Injuries Prevention, Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dr. Tamu Davidson, points to a health promotion flyer during a recent interview with JIS News at her New Kingston offices.

3 weeks ago Health & Wellness

Women Urged to Utilise Government Subsidy for Cervical Cancer Screening

Director of Non-Communicable Diseases and Injuries Prevention in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dr. Tamu Davidson, is imploring women aged 21 and older to take advantage of the Government subsidy for cervical cancer screening. The $1,300 subsidy being offered by the Ministry in partnership with the National Health Fund (NHF), is aimed at reducing the financial barriers women face...

Newly elected president of the Jamaica Association of Health Education and Promotion (JAHEP), Dahlia Gayle Reid (second left, seated) shares a moment with the new executive during the organisation

3 weeks ago Health & Wellness

New JAHEP President Looks to Strengthen Collaboration

Newly elected president of the Jamaica Association of Health Education and Promotion (JAHEP), Dahlia Gayle Reid, is looking to strengthen collaboration among various stakeholders to advance the work of the association and strengthen its impact within the public health system. She was speaking following her election at JAHEP's recent Annual General Meeting held at Cardiff Hotel & Spa in Runaway...