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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, stresses a point while making a statement to Parliament on Tuesday (June 23)., regarding the reopening of rivers and beaches.

Non-Compliance With Safety Protocols Could See Closure Of Beaches And Rivers

Visitors to beaches and rivers are being urged to adhere to the safety protocols that have been put in place to contain the local spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). This call comes from Minister of Local Government and Community Development,...

Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left), listens to a point from Head of the Europen Union (EU) Delegation in Jamaica, Ambassador Malgorzata Wasilewska, at the digital launch of the ‘Healthy Baby, Healthy You: Healthy Body is a Mus... Clinic is a Mus' campaign on Tuesday (June 23). The campaign is being spareheaded by the Ministry through its Programme for the Reduction of Maternal and Child Mortality (PROMAC) and in partnership with the National Family Planning Board (NFPB).

New Campaign Encourages Pregnant Women To Seek Healthcare

Wife of the Prime Minister and patron of the Save Our Boys and Girls Foundation, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness (second left), hands over a ventilator to Executive Director, the Health for Life and Wellness Foundation in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Courtney Cephas (right). Looking on are Antoinette Taddeo and Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Leslie Campbell. Five ventilators, donated by local businessman and developer, Leo Taddeo and his wife, Antoinette, were presented during a ceremony at Jamaica House on Tuesday (June 23).

Health Ministry Receives Donation Of Ventilators

Jamaica Records Five New COVID-19 Cases

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right), is being briefed by Deputy General Manager, China Sinopharm International, Teddy Zhou. about medical equipment and supplies donated to the Government by the company and Singer Jamaica. The presentation was made at the Ministry’s offices in New Kingston on Tuesday (June 23).

PHOTOS: Gov’t Receives Medical Equipment And Supplies

Chief Public Health Inspector for Westmoreland, Steve Morris.

6 years ago Health & Wellness

Vector-Control Activities Continue In Westmoreland

Chief Public Health Inspector for Westmoreland, Steve Morris, says vector-control measures continue in the parish in order to stem the spread of dengue fever. This is even while notifications of the disease, as well as the Aedes index in the parish, have decreased, with the index currently at 6.3 per cent. “We are still in the dengue outbreak and the...

6 years ago CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

Six New COVID-19 Cases Recorded

From the 844 new samples tested as at Monday (June 22), the National Surveillance Unit in the Ministry of Health & Wellness has reported that six (6) samples have tested positive for COVID-19. This brings the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Jamaica to 665. Meanwhile, the island’s recoveries remained at 516. The recovery rate now stands at 77.6%....

6 years ago Health & Wellness

Westmoreland Health Inspector Urges Precaution Against Leptospirosis

Chief Public Health Inspector for Westmoreland, Steve Morris, is advising residents who come into close contact with animals as part of their job, to take extra precaution against leptospirosis. In an interview with JIS News, Mr. Morris noted that the disease is regarded as an occupational health disease, meaning that persons who work with animals, such as farmers, cane cutters,...

Social Development Commission (SDC) Public Relations Manager, Mandel McKulsky. The SDC has recorded approximately $11 million in sales at the community farmers

6 years ago CoronavirusLocal Government

Millions Spent At Farmers’ Markets

Approximately $11 million was spent at recent farmers’ markets and business fairs organised by the Social Development Commission (SDC) as the agency tries to keep community businesses in operation during this period of economic downturn, caused by the coronavirus (COVID-19). Public Relations Manager of the SDC, Mandel McKulsky, told JIS News that the amount in sales is from seven farmers’...

6 years ago Health & Wellness

Jamaicans Urged to Reduce Dust Exposure

In keeping with reports from The Meteorological Service of Jamaica, the Ministry of Health & Wellness wishes to caution members of the public to guard against the effects of the Saharan dust, which is expected to affect the island starting today through to Thursday. Excess exposure to the dust particles can have severe health effects, including increased risk of respiratory...

6 years ago CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

2 New Imported COVID-19 Cases, 54 More Recoveries

As at Sunday (June 21), two Jamaican males, ages 39 and 40 are the latest confirmed COVID-19 cases in Jamaica. These two bring the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases to 659. The two new cases are imported, having arrived in the island recently from Dallas, Texas, USA. One is of a Clarendon address, while the other has an address...

State Minister in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Zavia Mayne, speaks at a recent function in Kingston.

6 years ago CoronavirusLabourSocial Security

Business Operators Encouraged To Take Part In JPC Survey

Minister of State in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Zavia Mayne, is encouraging business operators to participate in the Jamaica Productivity Centre (JPC) survey, which focuses on the impact of COVID-19. Addressing a World Productivity Day virtual seminar, on June 19, the State Minister said the survey will help the business sector to “journey” through the pandemic....