The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) will be lobbying several financial institutions to support capacity strengthening of member countries to store coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccines requiring special arrangements, once these have...

Outgoing Canadian High Commissioner to Jamaica, Her Excellency Laurie Peters, has lauded the Government for its response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. “We have all been impressed with Jamaica, especially...

With prevailing concerns over obesity as a modifiable risk factor for non-communicable diseases (NCDs), such as diabetes, the Ministry of Health & Wellness is prioritising progress on food labelling in...

NEW CASES 24 HRS OVERALL   Confirmed Cases 8 9,581   SEX CLASSIFICATION       Males 4 4,339   Females 4 5,239   Under Investigation 0 3   AGE...

The Caribbean Poison Information Network (CARPIN) is encouraged by the steps taken by the Government of Jamaica to implement the necessary legislation to prevent paint containing lead from entering the...

NEW CASES 24 HRS OVERALL NOTES Confirmed Cases 31 9,573   SEX CLASSIFICATION       Males 12 4,335   Females 19 5,235   Under Investigation 0 3   AGE...

Medical Officer of Health for Trelawny, Dr. Diahann Dale, says the parish’s public health team is working feverishly to keep dengue fever at bay, while at the same time effectively...

NEW CASES 24 HRS OVERALL Confirmed Cases 36 9,542 SEX CLASSIFICATION     Males 16 4,323 Females 20 5,216 Under Investigation 0 3 AGE RANGE 1 year  to  73 years...