Residents of Westmoreland are being encouraged to prioritise preventive health measures, including screening for colorectal cancer and adopting healthier dietary habits as part of efforts to reduce the burden of chronic diseases in the parish. Medical Officer of Health for Westmoreland, Dr. Marcia Graham, made the call while addressing the Westmoreland Municipal Corporation meeting in Savanna-la-Mar, on March 12. She...

Public health specialist, Dr. Marcia Johnson-Campbell, is encouraging Jamaican women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer to seek support and follow through with timely treatment, to ensure the best outcomes. She noted that early detection remains critical in improving survival. “Breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in women. Delays in diagnosis and treatment are directly linked...

The Government is advancing recruitment for healthcare workers as part of medium and long-term measures to fill gaps in the health system following the end of the technical cooperation agreement with Cuba. Addressing a virtual press briefing on Monday (March 9), Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, shared that just under 140 applications have been received...

The Jamaica-Cuba Eye Care Programme will continue, despite the conclusion of the technical cooperation agreement between the Government of Jamaica and the Government of Cuba. The assurance was given by Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, during a hybrid press briefing on Monday (March 9). He said that the Ministry understands and fully appreciates the benefits...

The Ministry of Health and Wellness will introduce short-term interventions to maintain health service delivery following the recent conclusion of the Technical Cooperation agreement between the Government of Jamaica and the Government of Cuba. Addressing a press briefing on Monday (March 9), Portfolio Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, advised that regional health authorities will activate contingency measures to maintain...

Chief Executive Officer of the Savanna-la-Mar Public General Hospital in Westmoreland, Roan Grant, is expressing gratitude to several local and international partners whose assistance have been instrumental in helping the facility recover following the passage of hurricane melissa. Speaking in an interview with JIS News, Mr. Grant said support from various organisations have helped to strengthen the hospital’s ability to...

Cancer patients are being encouraged to consult their doctors before turning to herbal or alternative remedies, as unmonitored treatment choices may interfere with recommended medical care. Speaking with JIS News recently, Regional Priority Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD) and Family Health Coordinator at the Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA), Dr. Marcia Johnson-Campbell, said that decisions on alternative approaches to cancer treatment should...