The Malvern Health Centre in St. Elizabeth has been officially reopened following a comprehensive $54 million upgrade under the Ministry of Health and Wellness’ ‘Operation Refresh’ programme. Portfolio Minister, Dr....

MONTEGO BAY, Sept. 21 (JIS): Residents of St. James are to benefit from the construction of four additional health centres in the parish. The project, to be funded by the...

MONTEGO BAY September 20 (JIS): The St. James Environmental Health Department is reporting a two-percentage point decrease in the Aedes Index for August, reflecting the success of the ongoing mosquito-control...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon, Christopher Tufton, addresses the Sir John Golding Rehabilitation Centre’s 70th Anniversary Symposium on Wednesday (September 18). The event was held at the...

Mayor of St. Ann’s Bay, Councillor Michael Belnavis, is urging the operators of food establishments to comply with health regulations, warning of consequences for those deemed non-compliant. Speaking with JIS...

Residents of Port Morant and Arcadia in St. Thomas, can now access primary healthcare in modern, upgraded facilities, following the reopening of the health centres in both communities, under ‘Operation...

The St. Elizabeth Health Department has significantly expanded its mental health services, particularly counselling, in response to the devastating impact of Hurricane Berly on July 3. Medical Officer of Health,...

The Government is putting in place a robust health system that can effectively respond to emerging and re-emerging infectious health threats, says Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon....