The Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) stands in firm solidarity with the Government and people of Jamaica, who continue to endure the devastating aftermath of Hurricane Melissa. Our hearts are with the families who have lost loved ones, homes, and livelihoods, and with communities now facing the difficult task of rebuilding. As the CARICOM’s regional public health agency serving the...

The South East Regional Health Authority (SERHA) is advising that some health centres within SERHA have reopened today. The following health centres are open from 8:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.:   Full services are currently being offered at five of our major hospitals: Kingston Public Hospital, National Chest Hospital, Hope Institute, Sir John Golding Rehabilitation Centre, and Princess Margaret Hospital. Other...

The Ministry of Health and Wellness is appealing to the public to donate blood as soon as conditions allow, following the passage of Hurricane Melissa, which has disrupted normal collection and storage operations across several parishes. According to the National Blood Transfusion Service (NBTS), the hurricane disrupted routine blood collection drives and has slowed the movement of blood and blood...

The Ministry of Health & Wellness wishes to advise the public that due to the passage of Hurricane Melissa, health centres across the island remain closed. All primary care services are suspended and patients with appointments are asked to be in touch with their health centre later this week to reschedule appointments. All public hospitals remain open. Meanwhile, persons with...

The Ministry of Health & Wellness is advising the public that vector control activities — including fogging, larviciding, and community inspections — is likely to be temporarily disrupted, following the passage of Hurricane Melissa. With the anticipated significant increase in the mosquito population post event, members of the public are encouraged to stock up on repellant to protect themselves from...

As Jamaica braces for the impact of Tropical Storm Melissa, the Ministry of Health & Wellness is reminding Jamaicans to take care not only of their physical safety but also their mental and emotional well-being. “It’s normal to feel anxious in situations like this, but we want to remind everyone that mental health is just as important as physical preparedness...

All public hospitals across the island have entered emergency mode as the health system prepares for the impact of Tropical Storm Melissa. Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, said that while hospitals will remain open, outpatient and elective surgeries will be suspended for the time being to focus on emergencies. “Visitations will be limited and family...