Minister of Health, Hon. Rudyard Spencer says the Health Ministry is putting together a training programme for Public Health Inspectors' Assistants as part of efforts to shore up the human...

The employment forecast for Jamaica shows opportunities in education, health care and social assistance, and professional and business services, including Information Communication Technology (ICT). Hospitality, financial, scientific and technical services,...

There have been modest gains in family planning and reproductive health in the island since 2002, with data showing a decline in the fertility rate and improvement in sexual health...

Minister of Health, Hon. Rudyard Spencer says Jamaica has been praised internationally for its management of the Influenza A(H1N1) outbreak. Minister Spencer was speaking at the 63rd annual educational conference...

The Pratville Health Centre, south Manchester, has been renovated by over 40 employees of Jamalco and residents of the community. Work which was done at the facility on Friday (October...

Minister of Health, Hon. Rudyard Spencer, has lauded the National Family Planning Board (NFPB) for the inroads made by the organisation in increasing the use of condoms, and other forms...

Jamaica observes Lupus Awareness Month in October, and on Sunday (October 25) the Lupus Foundation of Jamaica will stage its annual symposium at the Physiology Lecture Theatre, University of the...

The Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, has lauded the Jamaica Cancer Society for its work in encouraging persons to get tested for cancer, in a bid...

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles, has assured members of the Practical Nurses Association of Jamaica that the Government is exploring making financing available to them to...

Minister of Health, Hon Rudyard Spencer, commended Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Cornwall Regional Hospital (CRH) in Montego Bay St. James, Everton Anderson, and his staff for their effective...

The Ministry of Health is advising persons who are at high risk for complications from Influenza A(H1N1) to pay special attention to their health and visit their healthcare provider immediately...