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...

Primary healthcare delivery is being reorganised to more effectively meet the changing needs of the population. Chairman of the Board of Management, Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA), Eric Clarke, said...

Several health centres in Manchester Southern are being upgraded to enhance primary healthcare delivery for residents. “I am happy to report that our Pratville and Harmons Health Centres are now...