NCDA Intensifies Activities in Northeast Region
The National Council on Drug Abuse (NCDA) is intensifying activities in its northeast region to educate young people about drug use and provide them with the tools to build their...
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Health Ministry Fostering Environment For Research – Dr. Tufton
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, has reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to fostering an environment that values and supports research. “We will continue to invest...
By: , November 22, 2024
Gov’t Making Health Centres Climate Resilient
Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says the Ministry is on a drive to enhance the climate resilience of healthcare facilities islandwide. He noted that, already, nearly...
By: , November 21, 2024
Morant Bay Women’s Centre Receives $2.6m from Canadian Healthcare Union
Adolescent mothers attending the Women’s Centre of Jamaica Foundation’s (WCJF) Morant Bay establishment now have a better chance at a brighter future, following the donation of over $2.6 million to...
By: , November 18, 2024
50th Health Centre Adopted Under Gov’t Partnership Initiative
The Ministry of Health and Wellness has reached a significant milestone in its Adopt-a-Clinic Programme. The Sandy Bay Health Centre in Hanover became the 50th facility to be adopted, following...
By: , November 17, 2024
Cases of Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease at St. Ann Schools Contained
The St. Ann Health Department has successfully contained an increase in cases of hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) that affected several early childhood institutions between September and October 2024....
By: , November 15, 2024
Activities in Progress for World Sugar Awareness Week
The Heart Foundation of Jamaica (HFJ) is observing World Sugar Awareness Week with a series of activities from November 11 to 15. The week aims to educate the public about...
By: , November 13, 2024
Health Ministry Undertakes Several Initiatives To Prevent and Control Diabetes
The Ministry of Health and Wellness is undertaking several initiatives geared toward the prevention and control of diabetes among the population. Speaking during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think’ Tank...
By: , November 13, 2024