Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says between five and six hundred thousand people have been traumatised by the destruction caused by Hurricane Melissa on October...

Jamaica has received medications and vitamins from Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories, valued at more than US$200,000, to support Hurricane Melissa recovery efforts. Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher...

The Westmoreland Public Health Department is urging residents to exercise caution when purchasing trucked water, particularly in communities experiencing shortages following the passage of Hurricane Melissa. Health Promotion and Education...

Expectant mothers are being encouraged to prioritise their mental health during and after pregnancy, especially in the wake of Hurricane Melissa. This urging came from Minister of State in the...

The Tropical Medicine Research Institute (TMRI), based at the University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona Campus, has been hailed as one of the most “effective research” facilities in the...

Persons presenting with symptoms of leptospirosis are being urged to seek immediate medical attention. National Epidemiologist, Dr. Karen Webster Kerr, made the call as the country is seeing an uptick...

More than 60 pregnant women and new mothers received support on Friday, (November 21), as the Ministry of Health and Wellness rolled out a new maternal health initiative to assist...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says the hospitals are equipped to deal with confirmed cases of leptospirosis. Addressing a virtual press briefing, on Friday (November...