The Ministry of Health and Wellness and the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) are partnering to promote healthy eating to maintain good colon health. The partnership comes in observance of...

NEW CASES 24 HRS OVERALL   Confirmed Cases 332 24,776   SEX CLASSIFICATION       Females 191 13,810   Males 141 10,963   Under Investigation 0 3   AGE...

The Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA) has recognized 975 nurses and midwives for their sterling contribution, service and sacrifice to healthcare, particularly during the COVID- 19 pandemic. The nurses and...

The Government of Jamaica wishes to provide further details on the administration of the first phase of COVID-19 vaccination in Jamaica. In keeping with global standards, the priority demographic group...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, has welcomed the Heart Foundation of Jamaica (HFJ) ‘Right to Know’ campaign, which encourages Jamaicans to be more mindful of...

The National Family Planning Board (NFPB) is recommending that human rights should be introduced into the school curriculum from as early as basic school. In an interview with JIS News,...

NEW CASES 24 HRS OVERALL   NOTES   Confirmed Cases 341 24,444   SEX CLASSIFICATION       Females 197 13,619   Males 140 10,818   Under Investigation 4 7...

The Ministry of Health and Wellness has been advised that Jamaica is now to receive its first shipment of the COVID-19 vaccine on Monday, March 8 – a few days...