The building of a state-of-the-art medical tower at the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI), represents not just bricks and mortar but also an “unwavering commitment” to provide world-class...

Sexually active women between the ages of 21 and 65 are being urged to get screened, as they are at risk for cervical cancer. Consultant Gynaecologic Oncologist at the Victoria...

The Westmoreland Health Department, on Wednesday (August 20), staged a parade through the streets of Savanna-la-Mar to mark World Mosquito Day under the theme ‘Accelerating the Fight Against Malaria for...

Jamaica is to commence a pilot shortly using the Sterile Insect Technique (SIT), to reduce the risk of mosquito-borne diseases. SIT is a method of insect pest control that is...

Jamaica is participating in an International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) project to pilot the use of the Sterile Insect Technique (SIT) as a strategy to combat the spread of mosquito-borne...

More than 90 students from the Longville Park community in Clarendon, received educational supplies and medical services at a recent back-to-school treat, organised by the Once A Man, Twice A...

The In-service Education Department at the Black River Hospital has donated medical equipment and supplies valued at more than $1 million to the facility. The items, which were handed over...

The Hopewell Health Centre in Hanover, on Friday (August 8) became the 58th facility to be adopted under the Ministry of Health and Wellness’ (MOHW) Adopt-a-Clinic programme. The health centre...