The Government has deployed 950 vector-control workers to high-risk communities for increased fogging and other activities to reduce the mosquito population and mitigate the risks of dengue and other mosquito-borne...

The Westmoreland Health Department is continuing its proactive public education campaign on water safety and leptospirosis prevention, supporting communities as they recover from the recent heavy rains. Health Promotion and...

   

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says between five and six hundred thousand people have been traumatised by the destruction caused by Hurricane Melissa on October...

Jamaica has received medications and vitamins from Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories, valued at more than US$200,000, to support Hurricane Melissa recovery efforts. Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher...

The Westmoreland Public Health Department is urging residents to exercise caution when purchasing trucked water, particularly in communities experiencing shortages following the passage of Hurricane Melissa. Health Promotion and Education...

Expectant mothers are being encouraged to prioritise their mental health during and after pregnancy, especially in the wake of Hurricane Melissa. This urging came from Minister of State in the...

The Tropical Medicine Research Institute (TMRI), based at the University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona Campus, has been hailed as one of the most “effective research” facilities in the...