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A report submitted to Cabinet has identified obesity and its related conditions as the leading cause of death and poor health among Caribbean nationals. This was noted by Minister of Information, Senator Burchell Whiteman at the weekly post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House, yesterday (May 30). The Minister told journalists that Cabinet was furnished with a presentation detailing the risks...

A 25-member medical team from the renown Hospital for Sick Children in Canada will arrive in Jamaica tomorrow for a five-day medical mission. The team, dubbed 'No Boundaries,' comprises surgeons, anesthesiologists, nurses, dentists, and dental assistants. They will be working out of the St. Joseph's Hospital in Kingston where they will provide medical care to needy young patients. This is...

The National Health Fund (NHF) has added five new subsidized drugs for prostate cancer treatment to its individual benefits drug list. The drugs are Zoladex, Lucrin, Casodex and Premarin, which have the active ingredients goserelin, leuprolide, flutamide, bicalutamide and conjugated estrogen, which are proven effective in cancer treatment. Marva Lee, Administrative Director of the Jamaica Cancer Society told JIS News...

Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal has applauded the staff of the Princess Margaret Hospital in Morant Bay, St. Thomas and the Ministry of Health for "resilience, professionalism and dedication" in maintaining the hospital during the last 50 years. "You have been faced with more than your fair share of challenges and recent natural disasters have added to that but...

Employees living with HIV/AIDS may soon face less discrimination from employers as a result of the National HIV/AIDS Workplace policy document, which is being prepared for tabling in Parliament. The policy document is aimed at sensitizing and educating employers on the issues relating to the disease. In addition, the Ministry of Health's National HIV/STD Control Programme has implemented two national...

Equipment valued at almost J$10 million has been officially handed over to the May Pen Hospital on the occasion of its 30th anniversary celebrations. The handing over took place recently on the hospital grounds. Speaking at the ceremony, Chief Executive Officer of the hospital, Nadia Howe commended the business community and the respective donors for their partnership in providing healthcare...

The Manchester Health Department (MHD) will be staging a series of community meetings in the parish from February 6 to 12, as part of activities to mark 'Safer Sex Week'. The first meeting will be held in the Greenvale community on February 7, beginning at 6:00 p.m. The Jamaica Information Service will assist in the staging of this event, which...

The Old Harbour Church of God of Prophecy in St. Catherine has opened a $2.5 million wellness centre to provide healthcare services to residents of that community, particularly the elderly. The facility, located at 47 Bowers Drive, is being operated in partnership with the National Council for Senior Citizens (NCSC). Myrtle Hutchinson, project committee member, told JIS News that the...

The Registrar General’s Department (RGD) has opened a branch at 3 Jewel Close in Santa Cruz, to meet the growing demand for services by the people of St. Elizabeth. Speaking to JIS News at today’s (Jan. 31) opening, Chief Executive Officer of the RGD, Dr. Patricia Holness, said that the Santa Cruz office brought to three, the number of regional...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Howard Cooke, will visit Canada from January 2 to 8, at the invitation of renowned Jamaican Ophthalmic Surgeon, Dr. Garth Taylor. A release from King's House today (December 30), said during his visit, Sir Howard will have his eyes tested and treated by Dr. Taylor. During his absence, the Very Reverend Canon the...

Five years ago, a person would not willingly admit to having the HIV infection as the stigma surrounding the disease was so great, it was considered taboo. Today, while there are still reservations about publicly declaring the condition, individuals can feel more comfortable discussing the issue. This is the stage Jamaica has reached since the Ministry of Health put in...

Disability Awareness Week is being celebrated in Clarendon from November 28 to December 3 under the theme: 'Nothing about us, without us'. Michelle O'Connor, Co-ordinator of the Clarendon Group for the Disabled, told JIS News that several activities have been planned to commemorate the week, which began with a church service on November 28 at the Kellits New Testament Church....