Seventy-eight retirees were honoured by the Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA) at its annual retirement luncheon, held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, St. James, on March 16. Guest Speaker...

The St. Thomas Health Services is urging residents of the parish to be vigilant in preventing the breeding of mosquitoes, to decrease the likelihood of persons contracting dengue fever as...

With three confirmed cases of viral conjunctivitis (pink eye) in Westmoreland, the parish’s health department is urging residents to take precaution to prevent an outbreak. Surveillance data shows that the...

Persons experiencing stress, anxiety and other mental health challenges now have another avenue to access support within their communities through the Ministry of Health and Wellness’ Problem Management Plus (PM+)....

The Ministry of Health and Wellness has received sanitisation and personal protective equipment, valued more than $8.6 million, from the Jamaica Red Cross. The items include 16 sanitiser stations for...

The St. James Health Department has extended its ‘mop up/catch up’ campaign until August 2023 as the Ministry of Health and Wellness moves to get more children immunised. Addressing the...

Persons with a family history of glaucoma are at high risk for the condition and should prioritise early screening, says Consultant Ophthalmologist at the Cornwall Regional Hospital (CRH) in St....

Citizens of Westmoreland are being encouraged to take the COVID-19 shot as unvaccinated persons are still being hospitalised with the illness. The advice came from Medical Officer of Health for...