Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor-McKenzie, has advised that Jamaica discontinued use of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine in July 2022. An application for its withdrawal globally took effect on...

The Electronic Health Records (EHR) System is now operational at the Spanish Town Hospital (STH) in St. Catherine, with full implementation set for the end of this month. This would...

The fight against mosquito-borne illnesses in St. Elizabeth is showing promising signs, with the Aedes index, a key measure of mosquito breeding, hitting its lowest point this year. Medical Officer...

Jamaicans are being invited to participate in the Paediatric Association of Jamaica 5K Run, which is scheduled to take place on Sunday, June 23. President of the Association, Dr. Curtis...

 

The St. Ann’s Bay Hospital, in St. Ann, celebrated a significant milestone on May 8, as it received certification from the Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI). This initiative, promoted by...

Cabinet has approved a new primary healthcare model that will include interventions to support heathy lifestyle and disease prevention and provide more treatment services at health centres. Minister of Health...

The Government is embarking on a $1-billion programme called ‘Operation Refresh’ over the next 18 months to enhance the look, feel and utility of selected health centres across the country....