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

WRHA Reports Stable STI and HIV Trends in Western Jamaica

The Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA) is reporting that the prevalence of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and HIV across western Jamaica has remained relatively stable over the past three years, with occasional fluctuations. “We would not say we have seen...

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 — 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.

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

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.

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

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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.

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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).

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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...

Senior Clinical Psychologist at the Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA), Georgia Rose.

2 months ago Health & Wellness

Senior Clinical Psychologist Encourages Healthy Co-Parenting

Senior Clinical Psychologist at the Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA), Georgia Rose, is encouraging separated parents to prioritise the well-being of their children by supporting healthy relationships with both parents, even when personal conflicts remain unresolved. Speaking in an interview with JIS News, Ms. Rose explained that separation can be emotionally complex and often requires parents to manage difficult feelings,...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Hon. Krystal Lee (left), commends Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA) staff, who designed the new Computerised Maintenance Management System, following the launch at the SRHA offices in Mandeville, Manchester, on Thursday (February 5). They are (from second left) Rohan Smith, Toni-Ann Rodney, Ryan Dixon, Saede Nisbeth, O

2 months ago Health & Wellness

SRHA Launches Homegrown Maintenance Management System

The Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA) has developed and implemented its own Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to more effectively manage the maintenance of infrastructure and equipment at hospitals and health centres across the region. The digital platform, built by staff members Rohan Smith, Toni-Ann Rodney, Ryan Dixon, Saede Nisbeth, O'Nelia Caballero and Jozané Bryan, overhauls traditional maintenance approaches, improving...