Following the start of the hurricane season and the anticipated increase in rainfall, the Ministry of Health & Wellness is reminding members of the public to expect an increase in the breeding of mosquitoes, especially those that carry disease such as the Aedes aegypti mosquito, carriers of the dengue virus. Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor-McKenzie noted that, “It is...

The South East Regional Health Authority (SERHA) wishes to advise the public that the Accident and Emergency Department at the Spanish Town Hospital is back in full operation. The unit had been relocated, and hospital operations were scaled back to emergencies only due to severe flooding from the recent heavy rains. STH's comprehensive range of services, including specialized clinics, outpatient...

As Jamaica begins its recovery from the effects of Hurricane Beryl, the Ministry of Health & Wellness is advising the public to observe the following health tips: • Do not go outside until absolutely necessary. • Wear water boots or closed shoes. • Wear gloves when clearing debris or disposing of dirty water. • If you get a puncture wound,...

The St. Elizabeth Health Department has ramped up its disaster preparedness measures, as Hurricane Beryl is expected to affect the island, today (July 3). Parish Manager for the St. Elizabeth Health Department, Sean Brissett, outlined to JIS News the comprehensive measures being taken to ensure the safety of patients and the continuity of essential health services. “Where there are critical...

The Ministry of Health & Wellness wishes to advise the public that all health centres have been closed for today (Wednesday, July 3, 2024). • Staff of these facilities are to check with their parish Emergency Operations Centres (EOCs) to find out whether they are to be deployed elsewhere. • Persons with chronic diseases and those requiring immunizations, antenatal care...

Following visits to three major hospitals in Kingston & St. Andrew and a briefing from the National Health Emergency Operations Centre (HEOC), the Minister of Health & Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher has said that the necessary arrangements have been made for hospitals to address any eventualities during the passage of Hurricane Beryl. “Hospital accident & emergency departments have been...

As Jamaica prepares for the passage of Hurricane Beryl, the Ministry of Health & Wellness is advising that all public hospitals will now enter emergency mode. This means that while hospitals remain open: • Outpatient services and elective surgeries will be suspended • Visitations will be limited and • family members are asked to pick up their relatives, who have...