Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has hailed the Issa Trust Foundation for two decades of dedicated service to Jamaica’s children through its annual fundraising concert. Over the years, the proceeds from the events have been instrumental in supporting health services and programmes to benefit children. These include the paediatric ward at St. Ann’s Bay Hospital and the...

The book, ‘Wild Flavours’, written by Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, has been described as a “unique publication, and a real-life insider experience of managing the COVID-19 pandemic in Jamaica”. Professor of Public Health and Ageing, University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona, Dr. Denise Eldemire-Shearer, gave the description at the recent launch, held at...

Producer of the Island Lemonade brand of herbal iced teas, Tameka Clough, is blending science, wellness and local ingredients to carve a niche in Jamaica’s competitive beverage market. The brand is rooted in her personal journey to wellness and specialises in iced teas made with unique herbs that offer a refreshing twist on traditional beverages with flavours such as lavender,...

One of the greatest fears for diabetic patients globally is the thought of having to amputate a limb, due to complications caused by the dreaded disease. In fact, a study published by the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Centre in 2021, indicates that lower extremity amputation is feared more than death, blindness, heart attack, stroke or dialysis. Unfortunately, in 2023,...

Healthcare professionals who successfully completed their eight-month Leadership Training Programme say the public health system will be better served from their enhanced knowledge. The training was organised by the Ministry of Health and Wellness, in collaboration with the Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA) and the University of Technology (UTech) Jamaica. One of the participants, Medical Officer of Health for Clarendon,...

Where despair once held him captive, Chrishawn Cornwall now walks with renewed purpose, a testament to the life-altering impact of a well-timed government intervention that gave him a second chance. In 2020, Mr. Cornwall’s world came tumbling down. The 38-year-old father of three was walking with his wife to the bus stop when he felt a cramp in his left...

Jamaicans are being encouraged to screen for colorectal cancer, as it continues to be an increasing cause of death on the island. The call comes from Radiation Oncologist and Head of the Radiotherapy Department for the National Cancer Treatment Centre at the St. James-based Cornwall Regional Hospital, Dr. Praveen Sharma. Colorectal cancer starts in the colon or the rectum. It...

With more Jamaicans looking to eat healthy as part of a wellness lifestyle, holistic nutritionist and chef, Danya Smith, is providing tips to help persons make nutritious and budget-friendly food choices. Ms. Smith, who grew up in Kingston, owns Lulu’s Apron restaurant in New York in the United States (US), which serves delectable gourmet meals made from scratch using fresh,...

Nestled in the heart of Jamaica’s ‘bread-basket’ parish is the St. Elizabeth Infirmary, which stands as a beacon of hope for the island’s most vulnerable citizens. Dedicated to caring for those unable to care for themselves – such as the homeless, mentally challenged, and individuals with disabilities – the institution operates with a mission that extends beyond meeting basic needs....