The region is moving closer towards the implementation of Caribbean Moves, an initiative aimed at reducing the burden of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs). The first of a two-day Regional Consultation on...

The Jamaica Youth Advocacy Network (JYAN) has commended the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and other key stakeholders for taking steps to address mental health issues affecting persons locally. Speaking...

Campaigns against substance abuse must have mechanisms to help the abusers, and harsh penalties for those promoting it, says Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton. Speaking...

Groundsmen at schools in St. Mary are being trained by the Health Department to aid in the Search and Destroy Initiative, which is geared at identifying and eliminating mosquito breeding...

Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (centre), and Chief Executive Officer, Universal Service Fund (USF), Dr. Daniel Dawes (left), share a moment with trainee nurses during the USF...

Thousands of young people are expected to benefit from the establishment of a Child and Adolescent Guidance and Therapeutic Centre in St. James. The $110 million facility, being set up...

Feedback and complaint management systems, designed to resolve customer-related issues, are currently being rolled out in public sector entities. These form part of the Government’s Service Excellence Programme to improve...

Women should adhere to the screening guidelines as stipulated by the Jamaica Cancer Society and conduct monthly breast self-examinations, annual clinical breast examinations, and annual mammograms. This has been emphasised...