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North-East Regional Health Authority (NERHA) Board Chair, Laura Heron, delivers remarks during the handover ceremony for the newly renovated Oxford Community Health Centre in St. Mary on February 13.

NERHA Reports Improved Primary Care in St. Mary Following Oxford Community Health Centre Upgrade

The North-East Regional Health Authority (NERHA) is reporting significant improvements in primary healthcare delivery in St. Mary, following renovation works at the Oxford Community Health Centre. NERHA Board Chair, Laura Heron, made the disclosure during the official handover of the...

Regional Priority Communicable Disease Coordinator at the Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA), Dr. Tanesha Hickman.

WRHA Intensifies HIV/STI Prevention Drive Across Tourism and Workplace Settings

Regional Priority Communicable Disease Coordinator, Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA), Dr. Tanesha Hickman.

WRHA Reports Stable STI and HIV Trends in Western Jamaica

State Minister in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Hon. Krystal Lee (left), joins donors in the unveiling of a wellness bench at the Sickle Cell Unit at the University of the West Indies (UWI) on February 11. From second left are Director of My Friend Jen Sickle Cell Foundation, Jenica Leah; Founder of Warrior’s Hope Sickle Cell Foundation, Daniellia A. White; and Representative of Shak’s Hope Foundation, Ashley Martin.

Sickle Cell Unit Gets Wellness Bench

Medical Officer of Health for Portland, Dr. Sharon Lewis, presents the January Health Report on the parish’s health status, during the Portland Municipal Corporation's monthly meeting on February 12.

Portland Health Department Rolls Out Blood Pressure Screenings for Heart Month

Medical Officer of Health for Westmoreland, Dr. Marcia Graham.

2 months ago Health & Wellness

Westmoreland Health Officials Target 2,000 Hypertension Screenings During Heart Month

Health officials in Westmoreland are looking to screen at least 2,000 individuals for hypertension during Heart Month, being observed throughout February, as part of efforts to encourage early detection and reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke. This was disclosed by Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Marcia Graham, during her address to the Westmoreland Municipal Corporation’s monthly meeting in...

Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses a media briefing held at the Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA) Technical Office at the Freeport Business Centre in St. James on February 7.

2 months ago Health & WellnessHurricane Relief & Recovery

Health Ministry Reviewing Structural Integrity of 105 Health Centres Impacted by Hurricane Melissa

The Ministry of Health and Wellness is moving to assess the structural integrity of 105 health centres, damaged in the wake of Hurricane Melissa. Portfolio Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, said the Ministry has engaged four to five engineering firms to examine the facilities that were in the hurricane's primary impact zone. The assessment, he said, will determine whether...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon Christopher Tufton (second left), and United Kingdom Development Representative for Jamaica and Caribbean Regional Counsellor, Andrew Bowden (left), unveil the LIV GUD mural at Haile Selassie High School in Kingston on Friday (February 13), during the launch of the Wellness Express – Adolescent Mental Health Mobile Service. Observing the proceedings were State Minister, National Security and Peace, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert Flynn (second right), and Member of Parliament, South West St. Andrew, Dr. Angela Brown Burke.

2 months ago EducationHealth & WellnessNational Security and Peace

Wellness Express Mobile Service Launched at Haile Selassie High School

Students from Haile Selassie High School in Kingston, are among the first to benefit from a new mobile mental-health service that will support schools in Zones of Special Operations (ZOZOs), as well as those in western Jamaica, affected by Hurricane Melissa. The Wellness Express – Adolescent Mental Health Mobile Service was officially launched at the school on Friday (February 13)....

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, inspects the guard of honour during the 2026/2027 ceremonial opening of Parliament at Gordon House on Thursday (February 12).

2 months ago Governor GeneralHealth & WellnessThrone Speech

226 Primary-care Facilities to Be Rehabilitated

A total of 226 primary-care facilities are slated for rehabilitation and modernisation in the new financial year. Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, made the announcement while delivering the Throne Speech to open the 2026/2027 legislative year in Gordon House on Thursday (February 12). He said that improvements will also be done on the Savanna-la-Mar Hospital in...

Jamaica Cancer Society (JCS), Executive Director, Roshane Reid-Koomson

2 months ago Health & Wellness

Jamaica Cancer Society Highlights Importance of Cancer Screenings

Jamaicans are being urged to prioritise routine cancer screenings as part of efforts to reduce late-stage diagnosis and improve survival rates. Executive Director at the Jamaica Cancer Society, Roshane Reid-Koomson stressed that delayed screening often means delayed diagnosis. “That can be the big difference between a cancer that is treatable and one that is life-threatening,” she told JIS News. Mrs....

Minister of State, Ministry of Health and Wellness, Hon. Krystal Lee (second right), applauds the unveiling of a new wellness bench at the Mandeville Regional Hospital in Manchester. Removing the cover to reveal the seating are (from left) Chief Executive Officer, Mandeville Regional Hospital, Alwyn Miller; Regional Technical Director, Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA), Dr. Vitillius Holder; and Chairman-designate, SRHA, Michael Stern. The wellness bench, which will provide relaxation and rejuvenation for persons who visit the hospital, forms part of the Ministry

2 months ago Health & Wellness

PHOTO: Mandeville Regional Hospital Gets Wellness Bench

Minister of State, Ministry of Health and Wellness, Hon. Krystal Lee (second right), applauds the unveiling of a new wellness bench at the Mandeville Regional Hospital in Manchester. Removing the cover to reveal the seating are (from left) Chief Executive Officer, Mandeville Regional Hospital, Alwyn Miller; Regional Technical Director, Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA), Dr. Vitillius Holder; and Chairman-designate, SRHA,...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Hon. Krystal Lee (right) presents a copy of the National Strategic Plan for HIV 2023-2030, to Country Representative for the Pan-American Organization (PAHO), Ian Stein (centre), while Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Errol Greene, shares the moment. Occasion was the launch of the Plan on Monday (February 9), at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston.

2 months ago Health & Wellness

Gov’t Targets 40 Per Cent Reduction In New HIV Infections By 2030

The Ministry of Health and Wellness has launched Jamaica’s National Strategic Plan for HIV (2023-2030), which is aimed at reducing new HIV infections by 40 per cent by 2030. The plan marks a decisive step in strengthening the response to HIV. “[It] has an objective of ensuring that every person can be healthy, productive and safe in a Jamaica free...