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Head of the Department of Paediatrics at the Savanna-la-Mar Public General Hospital, Dr. Ludrick Morris, addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) 'Think Tank', held at the agency's Montego Bay Regional Office in St. James, on Monday, August 19.

WRHA Closely Monitoring Accidental Poisoning Among Children

The Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA) has been closely monitoring accidental poisoning among children, particularly those from low socio-economic backgrounds. Head of the Department of Paediatrics at the Savanna-la-Mar Public General Hospital, Dr. Ludrick Morris, emphasised that safety should be...

Consultant Paediatrician & Head of Paediatrics, Savanna-la-Mar Public General Hospital, Dr. Ludrick Morris, speaks at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’, held at the agency's Montego Bay Regional Office, on August 19.

Do Not Store Household Chemicals in Food Containers – WRHA

Health Promotion and Education Officer for Westmoreland, Gerald Miller.

Parents Urged to Safeguard Children Against Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease

Members of the Old Harbour and Friends Association (OHFA) pause for a photo opportunity at a recent education and health fair staged by the Association, at the Old Harbour Primary School in St. Catherine.

Old Harbour Friendship Association Stages Education and Health Fair

Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA) Regional Director, Michael Bent (left), and Regional Technical Director, Dr. Vitillius Reid Holder (second left), along with Senior Brand Manager, Carimed Group Limited, David Bonner (second right), and Managing Director, Caribbean Chemicals Jamaica Limited, Graham Dunkley, examine VAPE Skin Mist mosquito repellents donated to SRHA for distribution to vulnerable and needy Jamaicans, as part of the post-Hurricane Beryl recovery efforts. The donation of 250 cases of the repellant, valued $5 million, was facilitated by Caribbean Chemicals and Vape brand owners, Fumakilla Inc. The presentation was made on Monday (August 19) at Caribbean Chemicals’ offices, 2 East Ashenheim Road, Kingston.

PHOTOS: SRHA Gets Donation of Mosquito Repellants

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton.

2 years ago Health & WellnessPress Release

Health Minister Meets with Technical Team on Mpox Surveillance & Preparedness

Minister of Health & Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, MP this morning met with the technical team from the Ministry and the four regional health authorities to discuss the declaration of Mpox as a public health emergency of international concern. This comes as the Government of Jamaica heightens its preparedness for the possible re-introduction of Mpox in the country....

2 years ago Health & WellnessYouth

Immediate Medical Attention Must be Sought if a Child Consumes a Poisonous Substance

Head of the Department of Paediatrics at the Savanna-la-Mar Public General Hospital, Dr. Ludrick Morris, has emphasised that immediate medical attention must be sought after a child has consumed a poisonous substance. “A thing not to do is try to induce vomiting, because that sometimes can make things worse,” he indicated. “Sometimes it (induced vomiting) increases the risk of aspiration,...

The new state-of-the-art Buff Bay District Health Centre in Portland, built at a cost of $300 million by the National Health Fund (NHF). It was officially opened on August 15.

2 years ago Health & Wellness

New State-of-the-Art District Health Centre Opens in Buff Bay

Approximately 25,000 persons in Portland are benefiting from the new state-of-the-art Buff Bay District Health Centre, which was built at a cost of $300 million by the National Health Fund (NHF). The facility has been designed to provide comprehensive healthcare services, which is part of a broader effort to improve public health infrastructure and respond to the growing healthcare needs...

Chief Executive Officer of the Black River Hospital, in St. Elizabeth, Diana Brown Miller (third right), accepts a donation of disposable bed sheets from President of the Parottee Enrichment Project Inc., Albert Daley (third left), during a handover ceremony held at the hospital on Tuesday (August 13).

Also pictured are (from left) Board members of the organisation, Pastor Otis Lewis and Donna Drummond; Senior Medical Officer at the Black River Hospital, Dr. Sheriff Imoru and Director of Nursing Services at the facility, Maria Stamp.

2 years ago Health & WellnessHurricane Relief & Recovery

Black River Hospital Receives Donation of Peel-Away Sheets

The Black River Hospital in St. Elizabeth has received a donation of disposable peel-away sheets from the Parottee Enrichment Project Inc., valued at US$85,000. A United States-based non-profit organisation that was registered in 2020, the Project focuses on enhancing the community of Parottee and its environs in St. Elizabeth. The organisation donated more than 3,000 packets of the item, which...

Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (right), engages with a child (centre), during a visit to the Cherry Tree Lane community of Clarendon on Monday (August 12).

2 years ago Health & WellnessInformation

Trauma Counselling for Cherry Tree Lane Residents

Residents of Cherry Tree Lane in Clarendon are receiving trauma counselling in the wake of the horrific attack by gunmen on the community on Sunday night (August 11), which resulted in the deaths of eight persons. Information Minister, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, who was part of a team led by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness,...

Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) officer, Captain Marcia Chintersingh Henry, addresses residents attending the recent We Care Health Fair at Whitfield Town Church of God in Kingston. The event was organised by the Leela M. Dorman Care Initiative Foundation.

2 years ago CommunityHealth & Wellness

Leela M. Dorman Care Initiative Foundation Hosts Health Fair

Residents of Whitfield Town and its environs in Kingston recently benefited from a health fair hosted by charity organisation the Leela M. Dorman Care Initiative Foundation. The ‘We Care’ Health Fair, which was being staged for the 13th year, was held at the Whitfield Town Church of God. Notable attendee was wife of the Governor-General, Her Excellency the Most Hon....

2 years ago Health & WellnessPress Release

Beware the Heat

Jamaicans Urged to Take Precautions Against Heat Stress The Ministry of Health and Wellness is reminding the public that excessive heat stress is harmful to health and is potentially fatal. Temperatures continue to soar this summer, exposing populations globally to excessive heat stress. Members of the Jamaican public are, therefore, advised to take precautionary measures to reduce exposure to heat...