The Government has commenced implementation of its multibillion-dollar Electronic Health Records (EHR) System at public health facilities, which will ensure seamless interface of critical diagnostic imaging. Speaking at the unveiling of the system, at the May Pen Hospital in Clarendon today (January 11), Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, said it is part of a mission...

The Ministry of Finance and the Public Service will host its third Staff Health Expo on January 12. The event, which is slated for the Ministry’s parking lot at National Heroes Circle in Kingston beginning 10:00 a.m., is intended to cater to the overall well-being of the Ministry’s staff complement of approximately 600. Corporate Communications and Public Relations Director, Shelly-Ann...

The Government has announced plans to expand the Type V Montego Bay Comprehensive Health Centre in St. James as part of the ongoing commitment to enhance and develop Jamaica’s primary healthcare facilities. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made the announcement while touring the Centre on Monday (January 8). He indicated that under the guidance of Minister of Health...

Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness says major healthcare initiatives are on track, to be implemented in 2024. Mr. Holness said the digitization of the health information systems has started, noting that the May Pen Hospital in Clarendon, will be the first facility to go live on the digital health information platform. The Prime Minister provided an update on...

Deputy Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon, has commended the National Council on Drug Abuse (NCDA) for the work they continue to do in preventing drug abuse in the island. Councillor Vernon was addressing the NCDA’s 40th anniversary awards ceremony, which was held at the Chateau Margarita Waterfront Hotel in Unity Hall, St. James, recently. “Those 40 years would...

With Jamaica in the peak period for influenza, persons are being encouraged to take extra precautions and adhere to established health protocols to prevent infection. Influenza, commonly referred to as the ‘flu’, is an acute viral infection that spreads easily from one individual to another through coughing, sneezing or close contact. Flu activity in Jamaica often begins to increase from...

The Westmoreland Public Health Department is urging persons residing near sugar-cane lands to take steps to safeguard their premises against rodents migrating from fields during the harvesting season. Health Promotion and Education Officer for the parish, Gerald Miller, cautioned that the rodents can transmit leptospirosis and, as such, persons are encouraged to be vigilant. Leptospirosis is an infectious disease caused...