The public is being advised to observe safe water consumption practices, as Hurricane Melissa significantly impacted potable water systems—particularly across the western and southern regions of Jamaica. The Ministry of...

In the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, the Government is deploying Public Health Inspectors (PHIs) islandwide to assess food safety conditions in hotels, supermarkets, restaurants, food storage facilities, and processing plants....

Health workers will head to the west on Sunday (Nov. 2) to participate in the cleanup of hospitals that have been severely impacted by Hurricane Melissa. Approximately 200 volunteers are...

The Ministry of Health and Wellness is appealing to members of the public to donate blood in support of trauma care needs arising in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa. Persons...

A field hospital is scheduled to arrive within the next 24 hours for deployment to Black River, St. Elizabeth. The facility will support healthcare delivery in the parish following the...

The Jamaica Medical Doctors Association (JMDA) and the Medical Association of Jamaica (MAJ), in coordination with the National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC), are urgently appealing for volunteer medical personnel to...

The Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) stands in firm solidarity with the Government and people of Jamaica, who continue to endure the devastating aftermath of Hurricane Melissa. Our hearts are...

The South East Regional Health Authority (SERHA) is advising that some health centres within SERHA have reopened today. The following health centres are open from 8:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.:  ...