Residents served by five rural health centres across three health regions are slated to benefit from the donation of 20 pieces of critical diagnostic imaging equipment valued at approximately $69 million. The facilities are St. Ann’s Bay, St. Ann, in the North-East Regional Health Authority (NERHA); Greater Portmore and St. Jago Park in St. Catherine, South East Regional Health Authority...

Residents of Jackson Town in Trelawny now have access to improved primary healthcare services, following the reopening of the upgraded health centre on July 24. The Jackson Town Health Centre was renovated at a cost of more than $23 million under the Ministry of Health and Wellness’ Operation Refresh programme. Speaking at the ceremony, Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr....

The Victoria Jubilee Hospital (VJH) has received a donation of surgical equipment valued at $2 million from charitable organisation Masonic Homes. The items, sourced through local firm EGK Distributors Limited, include a 148-piece hysterectomy set and tools used in labour and delivery and to monitor the mother and newborn. They will strengthen the hospital’s surgical capacity and enhance the quality...

Infrastructure improvements are coming for Green Acres in St. Catherine, including the widening of Johnson Pen main road and upgrading of the draining system. Minister of Health and Wellness, and Member of Parliament for St. Catherine West Central, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, made the disclosure at the recent opening of the Green Acres Police Station. “A study has been...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, is reiterating his call for Jamaicans to utilise health centres when seeking care within the public health system. “Primary healthcare is the bedrock of community health. It’s not only about prevention but also offering curative services at the community level,” the Minister said. In an interview with JIS News, Dr....

Medical Officer of Health for Westmoreland, Dr. Marcia Graham, says public hospitals in the western region have a steady influx of patients with non-emergency conditions, leaving less room for those in urgent need of care. “Our hospitals are full, and what is unfortunate is that the persons that are occupying the beds, in many cases, are persons that are not...

Clinical Coordinator at the Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA), Dr. Delroy Fray, is again cautioning against the dangers of relying solely on herbal medicine for treating serious illnesses, particularly cancers. Speaking at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank at the agency’s Montego Bay Regional Office on July 14, Dr. Fray noted that patients have been foregoing conventional medical treatments...