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Research Analyst at the National Council on Drug Abuse (NCDA), Uki Atkinson, provides details about the entity’s drug-prevalence survey during a JIS Think Tank today (November 16).
Research Analyst at the National Council on Drug Abuse (NCDA), Uki Atkinson, provides details about the entity’s drug-prevalence survey during a JIS Think Tank today (November 16).

Drug Use Remains Significantly Higher in Males

Results from a drug-prevalence survey conducted by the National Council for Drug Abuse (NCDA), show that the use of substances, including alcohol, tobacco and ganja, continues to be significantly higher among males than females in Jamaica. The survey was done...
Senior Medical Officer at the National Chest Hospital, Dr. Terry Baker, addresses a JIS Think Tank organised by the Jamaica Cancer Society in observance of Lung Cancer Awareness Month in November.
Senior Medical Officer at the National Chest Hospital, Dr. Terry Baker, addresses a JIS Think Tank organised by the Jamaica Cancer Society in observance of Lung Cancer Awareness Month in November.

Smokers Put Others at Risk for Cancers
Board Director, Jamaica AIDS Support for Life (JASL), Andrea Chin-See (left), lights a candle to commemorate those who have lost their fight with HIV and AIDS during the media launch of the JASL’s 25th anniversary celebrations at The Courtleigh Hotel in New Kingston recently. Looking on (from right) are Project Coordinator, JASL, Marilyn Thompson; Chairman, JASL, Canon Garth Minott; Executive Director, JASL, Kandasi Levermore; and Vice Chair, JASL, Althea Bailey.
Board Director, Jamaica AIDS Support for Life (JASL), Andrea Chin-See (left), lights a candle to commemorate those who have lost their fight with HIV and AIDS during the media launch of the JASL’s 25th anniversary celebrations at The Courtleigh Hotel in New Kingston recently. Looking on (from right) are Project Coordinator, JASL, Marilyn Thompson; Chairman, JASL, Canon Garth Minott; Executive Director, JASL, Kandasi Levermore; and Vice Chair, JASL, Althea Bailey.

Jamaica AIDS Support Launches Year-Long Campaign
Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, converses with Director General of the National Commission on Science and Technology (NCST), Professor Errol Morrison, at the recent launch of Science and Technology Month at the Scientific Research Council (SRC) on October 26.
Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, converses with Director General of the National Commission on Science and Technology (NCST), Professor Errol Morrison, at the recent launch of Science and Technology Month at the Scientific Research Council (SRC) on October 26.

Big Money in Nutraceuticals
Sales Manager at the Grand Palladium Jamaica and Lady Hamilton Resort and Spa in Hanover, Natalie Atkinson (right) presents a prize letter for a weekend for two at the resort, to the 2016 Public Health Inspector of the Year, Wayne Watkis. The presentation took place during the recently held 70th annual conference of the Jamaica Association of Public Health Inspectors conference at the Lucea-based hotel.
Sales Manager at the Grand Palladium Jamaica and Lady Hamilton Resort and Spa in Hanover, Natalie Atkinson (right) presents a prize letter for a weekend for two at the resort, to the 2016 Public Health Inspector of the Year, Wayne Watkis. The presentation took place during the recently held 70th annual conference of the Jamaica Association of Public Health Inspectors conference at the Lucea-based hotel.

Wayne Watkis is Public Health Inspector of the Year

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Senior Director of Technical Service in the Ministry of Tourism, David Dobson
Health & Wellness

Public-Health Inspectors Urged to Engage in Continuous Introspection

Senior Director of Technical Service in the Ministry of Tourism, David Dobson, is urging members of the Jamaica Association of Public Health Inspectors (JAPHI) to engage in continuous introspection, so as to remain relevant and successful at delivering top-quality service. Addressing the recently held 70th annual JAPHI educational conference at the Grand Palladium Lady Hamilton Resort and Spa in Hanover,...
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EducationHealth & Wellness

Schools Urged to Look Out For Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Information is advising schools to be on the lookout for symptoms of hand, foot and mouth disease (HMFD) among children. Initial signs of the disease include fever and general malaise (poor appetite, aches and pain, etc.).  These symptoms generally last for one to two days before a blister-like rash appears on the hands, feet...
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Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton. (FILE)
Health & Wellness

Zika Infections on the Decline

Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says the country is seeing a reduction in the infection rate of the Zika virus. “We are moving to a point where one can argue that we are going to be seeing less cases over time,” he said, noting that severe cases of the illness are also on the decline. Dr. Tufton,...
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Food Safety Specialist in the Environmental Health Unit at the Ministry of Health, Collin Cooper, giving an interview to JIS News at the recently held Border Security Seminar, hosted by the National Security Policy Coordination Unit (NSPCU) in the Cabinet Office, at the National Police College of Jamaica in Twickenham Park, St. Catherine.
Health & Wellness

Food-Safety Specialist Says Border Security Critical to Health

Food-Safety Specialist in the Environmental Health Unit at the Ministry of Health, Collin Cooper, says border security is a critical component of the nation’s health system. Speaking at the recently held Border Security Seminar, hosted by the National Security Policy Coordination Unit (NSPCU) in the Cabinet Office, Mr. Cooper, said that unprotected borders are open doors for illegal foods and...
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Executive Director of the Women’s Centre of Jamaica Foundation (WCJF), Dr. Zoe Simpson.
Health & Wellness

Women’s Centre Opens Adolescent Resource Facility

The Women’s Centre of Jamaica Foundation (WCJF) has strengthened its sexual and reproductive health support services provided to teen mothers through the opening of an Adolescent Resource Centre (ARC). The German Embassy provided $1.8 million for the refurbishing and equipping of existing space at the WCJF Kingston campus to house the facility. Speaking at the official opening ceremony on Wednesday...
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Health & Wellness

No Microcephaly Case Linked to Zika Virus

The Health Ministry is reporting that there is no microcephaly case linked to the Zika virus (ZIKV). Based on data provided by the Ministry at a press conference at its New Kingston Office on October 13, there have been three cases of microcephaly in children reported to the Ministry as at October 12. However, none was defined as severe microcephaly...
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