The Percy Junor Hospital in Manchester has received a donation of items, which will enhance patient care, operational efficiency and overall staff/visitor experience. The items, which include a Starlink satellite unit, a generator, two water cooler dispensers and care packages, will also benefit the adjoining Spalding Health Centre. Minister without portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with Responsibility...

The Black River Hospital in St. Elizabeth has received a donation of infant and maternity supplies, valued at over $1.3 million from the Digicel Foundation. The items, which were handed over on Thursday (Jan. 15), include 65 cases of diapers, 12 boxes of baby wipes, 15 boxes of sanitary pads and 25 boxes of bleach. Chief Executive Officer of the...

State Minister in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Hon. Krystal Lee, says the establishment of the National Council on Drug Abuse (NCDA) Northeast Regional Office signals the Government’s commitment to strengthening public health and wellness across Jamaica. She was addressing the official opening of the facility in Drax Hall, St. Ann on Friday (Jan. 16). “This launch represents far...

Residents of Runaway Bay and surrounding areas in St. Ann are now accessing primary health care in more comfortable surroundings following the refurbishing of the community health centre. The work was done under the Ministry of Health and Wellness ‘Operation Refresh’ programme and included roof and ceiling repair; installation of an air conditioning unit; improvement of the reception area; placement...

Residents of Portland are being urged to take precautionary measures against respiratory illnesses, including the common cold and influenza, as the parish experiences a seasonal rise in cases. The advice comes from Medical Officer of Health for the parish, Dr. Sharon Lewis, while addressing the Portland Municipal Corporation’s monthly meeting on January 8 in Port Antonio. Dr. Lewis, who was...

Four new ambulances have been added to the fleet of the North East Regional Health Authority (NERHA) to strengthen its patient transport capacity. Regional Director, Fabia Lamm, told journalists following the handover at the NERHA offices in Ocho Rios, St. Ann, on Tuesday (January 13), that the ambulances will be assigned to the St. Ann’s Bay Regional Hospital and the...

Regional Director of the North East Regional Health Authority (NERHA), Fabia Lamm, says the region has made significant progress in improving ambulance coverage, even as work continues to enhance how the service is managed and deployed. Speaking to journalists following the handover of four ambulances at the NERHA offices in Ocho Rios, St. Ann, on January 13, Ms. Lamm said...