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Parents and Caregivers Urged to Prioritise Children’s Emotional Well-Being

Senior Clinical Psychologist at the Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA), Georgia Rose, is encouraging parents and caregivers to prioritise children’s emotional well-being by providing healthy outlets for self expression. She emphasises that children are not immune to stress and trauma...

Chairman of the St. Catherine Parish Development Committee (PDC), Bishop Dr. Junior Headlam, addresses the recent monthly meeting of the St. Catherine Municipal Corporation in Spanish Town.

St. Catherine Parents Receive Support To Help Children Build Mental Wellness

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (left), joins senior citizens in a walking exercise during the launch of the Park Walker Initiative at Harmony Beach Park in Montego Bay, St. James, on Friday (May 29).

Health Ministry Launches Park Walker Initiative

Visually impaired instructor, Dr. Hixwell Douglas, guides a session with special needs students at the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information's Child Conversation Special Edition event held at Hope Zoo, St. Andrew, on Thursday (May 21).

Special Needs Students Benefit From Wellness Session

Director of Policy Programme for Veterinary Public Health in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dr. Sydonnie Thompson Gyles, is reminding Jamaicans to implement food-safety practices in the preparation, storage and consumption of food. Her reminder comes ahead of World Food Safety Day on June 7, to be observed under the theme ‘From burden to solution, safe food everywhere’.

World Food Safety Day to Focus on Preventing Foodborne Illnesses

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, delivers the keynote address at today’s (May 26), renaming ceremony for the Ministry of Labour and Social Security’s 1F North Street building in downtown Kingston, which has been dedicated in honour of former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, who served for 11 years as Minister of Labour.

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Western Child and Adolescent Hospital to Be Named In Honour of Portia Simpson Miller

The Western Child and Adolescent Hospital in St. James will be named in honour of former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, in recognition of her role in initiating the landmark healthcare project. Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made the announcement during today’s (May 26), renaming ceremony for the Ministry of Labour and Social Security’s...

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Health Alert: Travel Caution to Ebola Affected Countries

Following the World Health Organization’s (WHO) declaration of the Ebola Outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern, the Ministry of Health and Wellness wishes to advise members of the public to review their travel plans and avoid traveling to or transiting through affected countries. Although the WHO assesses the risk...

United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Jamaica Deputy Representative, Mohammad Mohiuddin, addresses the Early Childhood Commission’s (ECC) recent Professional Development Institute (PDI) at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James.

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Ongoing Psychosocial Support For Children Impacted By Hurricane Crucial – UNICEF

United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Jamaica Deputy Representative, Mohammad Mohiuddin, has highlighted the need for ongoing psychosocial support for children impacted by Hurricane Melissa, noting that this is crucial in enabling them to regain stability and continue learning. Addressing the Early Childhood Commission’s (ECC) recent Professional Development Institute (PDI) at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James, he noted...

National Physical Activity Specialist in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Travene Morrison.

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MOH Launches Park Walker Initiative for Older Adults Friday

The Ministry of Health and Wellness will on Friday (May 29) launch the Park Walker Initiative for Older Adults at the Harmony Beach Park in Montego Bay, St. James. It is aimed at encouraging senior citizens to remain physically active, socially connected, and mentally engaged through organised walking activities and wellness programmes in safe and accessible public spaces across the...

Principal Director for Enabling Environment in Health and Client Services in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dr. Kimorley Humphrey (centre), and Parish Manager for Portland Health Services, Joan McPherson (fourth right), lead the ribbon-cutting exercise to mark the launch of the Ministry

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Client-Friendly Wait Experience Pilot Launched At Buff Bay Health Centre

Persons accessing care at the Buff Bay District Health Centre in Portland are now benefiting from a more comfortable, client-focused environment following the pilot launch of the Ministry of Health and Wellness’ Wait Experience Programme at the facility on May 14. The initiative, which forms part of the Government’s wider Service Excellence Programme, seeks to enhance patients’ experiences by creating...

Dentists provide free dental care to a resident of Gayle at the Gayle Civic Centre in St. Mary on May 13. Services were offered through the Great Shape! Inc. Sealant Dental Programme and made possible by the Sandals Foundation in partnership with the Ministry of Health and Wellness.

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Residents of Gayle In St. Mary Receive Free Dental Care

Approximately 500 students and residents of the Gayle community in St. Mary received free dental care through the Great Shape! Inc. Sealant Dental Programme, made possible by the Sandals Foundation in partnership with the Ministry of Health and Wellness. The initiative, held from May 11 to 15 at the Gayle Civic Centre, was delivered by a volunteer dental team of...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Hon. Krystal Lee (left), presents a gift package to mother Shaquan Nelson, who is holding her daughter, Rasheeda Henry, during a visit to the Glen Vincent Health Centre in St. Andrew on Friday (May 15).

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Parents Urged to Focus on Children’s Emotional and Psychological Well-Being

State Minister for Health and Wellness, Hon. Krystal Lee, is encouraging parents to pay close attention to the emotional and psychological well-being of their children and provide them with encouragement and support as they navigate life’s challenges and setbacks. “Obstacles come in all of our lives and in every step of the way there are going to be challenges,” she...