The Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) is urging farmers islandwide to make preparations to protect their properties, crops and livestock against the impact of potential storms. Jamaica is now in the second month of the Atlantic Hurricane Season, which runs from June 1 to November 30. Speaking to JIS News in a recent interview, Senior Plant Health and Food-Safety Officer...

KINGSTON, Jamaica. Monday, July 10, 2023: The South East Regional Health Authority (SERHA) wishes to advise the public that the Port Morant Health Centre in St. Thomas is temporarily closed to facilitate renovation works for 8-12 weeks. During the closure, residents of St. Thomas will have access to services at the following locations: Service Location Day Curative Services Bath Health...

The Mandeville Comprehensive Health Centre in Manchester has been upgraded to offer improved services and retrofitted with additional safety features to be more resilient to natural disasters. The work was done under the US$6.5-million Caribbean-wide Smart Health Project, funded through the United Kingdom (UK) Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, with support from the Pan-American Health Organization (PAHO). Safety features include...

Despite the recent increase in the positivity rate of the coronavirus (COVID-19), Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, is urging caution against panic. He said persons must always be vigilant and concerned about the possible spread of the disease and that the Ministry remains committed to “deal with the threat” but the danger is “nowhere it...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (centre), looks on as Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dunstan Bryan, presents Pastor of Bethel Baptist Church, Rev. Dr. Glenroy Lalor, with a plaque during the Healthcare Workers Appreciation Month National Church Service held at the Church in Kingston on July 9. This is the second year that Healthcare Workers...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, is urging Jamaicans to continue observing the COVID-19 prevention and control protocols, as the country experiences an increase in the positivity rate. “Although the COVID-19 numbers are relatively low, a continued increase in the positivity rate may result in increased numbers, including hospital numbers,” Dr. Tufton told the House of...

The Westmoreland Health Department is urging residents to take the necessary precautions to protect themselves from heat-related illnesses as the country continues to experience higher-than-normal temperatures. In an interview with JIS News, Parish Health Promotion and Education Officer, Gerald Miller, says the combination of high temperatures and prolonged sun exposure can pose serious health risks, especially for vulnerable populations such...