The Mandeville Regional Hospital’s Hematology/Oncology Unit is  providing easier access to cancer care and treatment for hundreds of patients in central Jamaica. Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher...

Key stakeholders in health and education are anticipating an uptick in interest in careers in health among young people, coming out of the recent staging of the Career Expo and...

Jamaicans are being encouraging to consume a healthy diet consisting mostly of whole, fresh foods to increase their ability to withstand diseases. Chairman of the Heart Foundation of Jamaica, Dr....

Jamaica is a step closer to developing policy to eliminate trans-fatty acids or tans-fats from the local food system. The move is part of measures by the Government to reduce...

The Ministry of Health and Wellness will be implementing several key strategies to enhance the effectiveness of the ‘Know Your Numbers’ initiative. Portfolio Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, made...

The National Health Fund (NHF) has expended approximately $9.4 billion on drugs for the management of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) since April 2024. Ministry of Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the...

Vaccination has played a crucial role in safeguarding public health and reducing the burden of preventable diseases in Jamaica, says Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dr....

Jamaicans are being advised to get the flu vaccine to reduce severe outcomes from the illness. Speaking with JIS News, Chief Medical Officer (CMO) in the Ministry of Health and...