Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, said more will be done to address issues relating to mental health cases in infirmaries and drop-in facilities across the island. “Within our infirmaries right across the country, including the two Golden Age Homes, there are persons in these facilities that are affected by mental health problems. We have psychiatric...

Vendors and workers within the downtown market area on Wednesday (February 25) benefited from a health expo, which was aimed at improving access to basic health services for underserved communities. The event, which was held at the Jubilee Commercial Centre, West Parade, was hosted in partnership with the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation, Ministry of Health and Wellness, Infinity...

The Mandeville Regional Hospital in Manchester has received a donation of 44 hospital beds from the Shaggy Make a Difference Foundation in partnership with Project CURE. The items, which were handed over at the public health facility on Saturday (February 21), will expand capacity at the hospital and enhance patient comfort. Chief Executive Officer of the hospital, Alwyn Miller, expressed...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, is urging beverage manufacturers to adopt measures that support the reduction of sugar content as part of the Government’s ongoing efforts to promote healthier consumption patterns and lifestyle choices among Jamaicans. He made the call while addressing the official opening ceremony for the newly renovated Belfield Community Health Centre in...

Public health teams in Westmoreland inspected more than 25,000 homes in January as part of intensified mosquito control measures, identifying nearly 3,000 premises with active breeding sites. Chief Public Health Inspector, Steve Morris, reported that inspections were conducted in 2,209 localities during the month, resulting in the identification and treatment of thousands of mosquito breeding containers. He outlined that 72,941...

More than 1,200 bait stations have been deployed across Westmoreland under the expanded rodent-control programme. This initiative aims to improve environmental sanitation and safeguard public health. Chief Public Health Inspector for Westmoreland, Steve Morris, reported that 1,234 bait stations have been placed in targeted communities. The initiative forms part of broader mitigation efforts undertaken since the start of the year....

The Medical Association of Jamaica (MAJ) has welcomed the move to impose a Special Consumption Tax (SCT) on non-alcoholic beverages containing added sugar or other caloric sweeteners, as a victory for preventive medicine and the long-term health of the population. Declaring support for the Government’s action, MAJ President, Professor Marvin Reid, said the group’s position on the tax has to...