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...

The Ministry of Health and Wellness has joined forces with the University of Technology (UTech) Jamaica and other stakeholders to stage a 3K Run/Walk and Wellness Village on Saturday, September 14, to commemorate Caribbean Wellness Day (CWD). Observed across the region on the second Saturday of September annually, CWD aims to raise awareness and mobilise action around the prevention and...

The Ministry of Health and Wellness is calling for national support to ensure the success of the new Chronic Care Model, which aims to reduce Jamaica’s burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) by strengthening access to care, diagnosis and treatment. Speaking with JIS News, Director of the NCD and Injuries Prevention Unit in the Ministry, Dr. Tamu Davidson, said that the...

The Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA) is imploring persons to continue to take precautions against COVID-19. Speaking with JIS News, Regional Medical Epidemiologist, Dr. Maung Aung, noted that while the pandemic phase of COVID-19 has ended, the virus is still present in the population and it is, therefore, important for persons to remain vigilant. “Just because we are no longer...

Men over 40 years in the parish of St. Catherine will benefit from free health screening at the St. Catherine Health Department in Spanish Town, on September 13. The activity will commence at 9:00 a.m. and last until 4:00 p.m., with services such as prostate screening, blood pressure checks, and immunisation for persons who work in high-risk environments. The event...