The St. Elizabeth Health Department is urging persons across the parish to remain vigilant and adhere to infection-prevention measures, particularly the use of masks in public spaces, in light of a slight increase in reported cases of respiratory illness. Addressing the monthly meeting of the St. Elizabeth Municipal Corporation in Black River on June 13, Medical Expert at the Health...

The Ministry of Health and Wellness is monitoring the uptick in COVID-19 cases and continues to urge persons, particularly the most vulnerable, to take the necessary precautions. “Our message continues to be if you are vulnerable, if you are in doubt, if you are concerned, to see your doctor,” said portfolio Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton. “There are infection-prevention...

The Government will be spending US$2 million to purchase a computerised tomography (CT) machine for the Kingston Public Hospital (KPH). The machine is expected to be delivered by September. Addressing today’s (July 19) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House in St. Andrew, Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, said Cabinet gave approval for the procurement of...

The St. Ann Health Department will be taking strong action against residents who persistently allow mosquitoes to breed on their premises, particularly repeat offenders. Addressing the monthly meeting of the St. Ann Municipal Corporation on July 13, Chief Public Health Inspector for the parish, Leroy Scott, said the measure has become necessary to combat the threat of mosquito-borne diseases and...

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...