MONTEGO BAY September 20 (JIS): The St. James Environmental Health Department is reporting a two-percentage point decrease in the Aedes Index for August, reflecting the success of the ongoing mosquito-control measures. The index represents the percentage of premises within a specific area where Aedes aegypti mosquito breeding is detected, based on the total number of premises inspected. Acting Chief Public...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon, Christopher Tufton, addresses the Sir John Golding Rehabilitation Centre’s 70th Anniversary Symposium on Wednesday (September 18). The event was held at the Centre, which is situated at Golding Avenue in Kingston.

Mayor of St. Ann’s Bay, Councillor Michael Belnavis, is urging the operators of food establishments to comply with health regulations, warning of consequences for those deemed non-compliant. Speaking with JIS News following the St. Ann Municipal Corporation’s monthly meeting in St. Ann’s Bay, St. Ann, on September 12, Mr. Belnavis said the Ministry of Health and Wellness’ regulations include obtaining...

Residents of Port Morant and Arcadia in St. Thomas, can now access primary healthcare in modern, upgraded facilities, following the reopening of the health centres in both communities, under ‘Operation Refresh’. A programme by the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Operation Refresh has made it possible for $31 million to be expended on upgrading the Port Morant Health Centre, which...

The St. Elizabeth Health Department has significantly expanded its mental health services, particularly counselling, in response to the devastating impact of Hurricane Berly on July 3. Medical Officer of Health, St. Elizabeth Health Department, Dr. Tonia Dawkins-Beharie, while addressing a Disaster Forum at the St. Elizabeth Municipal Corporation in Black River on September 3, noted that the enhanced service is...

The Government is putting in place a robust health system that can effectively respond to emerging and re-emerging infectious health threats, says Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton. He noted that infectious diseases such as COVID-19 and Mpox can put significant pressure on the public health sector. “With the new and re-emerging infectious diseases and the...

Members of the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) participate in the 3K Run/Walk at the University of Technology (UTech) campus in St. Andrew on Saturday (Sept. 14). The event was part of activities organised by the Ministry of Health and Wellness to mark Caribbean Wellness Day. Observed across the region, the day aimed to raise awareness and mobilise action around the...