With March 24 observed as World Tuberculosis Day annually, the Portland Health Department says it has been embarking on a month-long intervention to raise awareness about the disease. Speaking at a recent meeting of the Portland Municipal Corporation, Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Sharon Lewis, said that the disease has significant health, social, and financial impacts. “We'll be conducting tuberculosis...

The Ministry of Health and Wellness’ ‘Operation Refresh’ has brought significant improvements to the Fellowship Health Centre and the Katus Blakey Dental Clinic in Portland, creating a more user-friendly environment at both facilities. Medical Officer of Health for Portland, Dr. Sharon Lewis, gave the update during a recent meeting of the Portland Municipal Corporation, noting that staff and clients at...

There continues to be a high demand for maternity services at the Savanna-La-Mar Public General Hospital in Westmoreland with deliveries averaging approximately 2500 per year, says Senior Medical Officer at the facility, Dr. Suman Vemu. He noted that the number has fluctuated between 2000 and 2400 for the past four years but “not a major decline.” He said that the...

The maternity department at the Savanna-la-Mar Public General Hospital in Westmoreland has been bolstered through the donation of approximately 200 receiving blankets by the Support Your Girlfriends charity based in the United States. The donation, valued at up to US $400,was made during a press briefing held at the facility on Friday (March 20), where hospital officials and public health...

Health researcher, Dr. D. Malcolm Brewster, is highlighting the need for comprehensive policy measures and healthcare system reforms to improve medication adherence. This follows findings from a recent study he conducted, which found that nearly 70 per cent of patients with hypertension and diabetes attending the Gordon Town and Windward Road health centres were not taking their medication as prescribed....

A new study has highlighted a significant gap in medication adherence, where patients with chronic diseases are failing to take drugs as prescribed despite having a strong understanding of their condition. The research titled ‘Awareness, Attitudes and Practices Relating to Anti-Diabetic and Anti-Hypertensive Medication Adherence Among Patients Attending Health Centres in Kingston and St. Andrew,’ was conducted by General Practitioner,...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has announced that the Falmouth Regional Hospital in Trelawny will be relocated inland as part of a major reorganisation of the town aimed at reducing its vulnerability to the intensifying impacts of climate change. In his contribution to the 2026/27 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on Thursday (March 19), Dr....