Jamaica has made significant strides towards meeting the targets in the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Plan of Action for Cervical Cancer Prevention and Control 2018-2030. Addressing the 170th Session of the PAHO Executive Committee Meeting, which was held in a hybrid format from June 20-24, Chief Medical Officer in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor-McKenzie, noted...

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Jamaica has begun work towards the elimination of trans-fatty acids from its local food supply. This is part of efforts by the Ministry of Health and Wellness to reduce risk factors for non-communicable diseases which remain prevalent across the island. “Work is being done to increase the capacity of government labs to assess products. Two major labs have been provided...

The Ministry of Health & Wellness is working with Senator Dr. Saphire Longmore to get a team of mental health professionals into schools this week, as part of ongoing efforts to bring wellness resources to youth. The initiative reflects the collaboration of the Health Ministry and the Ministry of Education & Youth, in line with plans announced by Minister of...

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Spanish Town Hospital, the largest Type B public health facility in Jamaica, is celebrating 70 years of service to the parish of St. Catherine and staged a week of activities to mark the milestone. The official week of celebrations began with a commemorative service at the Family of God Seventh-day Adventist Church in Spanish Town on June 18 – the...

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