Two community water filtration facilities were recently commissioned in Westmoreland to improve access to potable water in communities that have faced long-standing challenges. The initiative was undertaken through a partnership...

The St. Thomas Health Department is reporting a reduction in the population of the Aedes aegypti mosquito, the primary vector for the dengue virus. This positive development follows coordinated interventions...

Scores of healthcare workers from across the western region gathered in Montego Bay, St. James, to access critical support services at the Western Regional Health Authority’s (WRHA) Healthcare Workers’ Support...

The St. James Health Department, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Wellness, has officially launched a $50 million Integrated Vector Control Programme aimed at reducing vector-borne diseases in...

The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) and the Ministry of Health and Wellness have reaffirmed their readiness to respond effectively in the event of a major earthquake. Speaking during a recent...

Health personnel at the St. Elizabeth Health Department are on top of efforts to prevent the spread of dengue and other mosquito-borne diseases as the parish's Aedes index climbs to...

A comprehensive rodent control programme is to be implemented across several communities in Westmoreland as public health officials intensify efforts to reduce environmental risks and improve sanitation standards. The initiative,...

Residents of Westmoreland are being urged to take proactive steps to protect themselves against influenza as public health officials emphasise vaccination and basic prevention practices to reduce the risk of...