Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, has welcomed the Heart Foundation of Jamaica (HFJ) ‘Right to Know’ campaign, which encourages Jamaicans to be more mindful of...

The National Family Planning Board (NFPB) is recommending that human rights should be introduced into the school curriculum from as early as basic school. In an interview with JIS News,...

NEW CASES 24 HRS OVERALL   NOTES   Confirmed Cases 341 24,444   SEX CLASSIFICATION       Females 197 13,619   Males 140 10,818   Under Investigation 4 7...

The Ministry of Health and Wellness has been advised that Jamaica is now to receive its first shipment of the COVID-19 vaccine on Monday, March 8 – a few days...

Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Director, Dr. Carissa Etienne, says 28.7 million doses of coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccines are slated for delivery to member countries through to May under the World...

The Japanese government has donated medical equipment and supplies valued at approximately $260 million to support the country’s response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The items, which include mobile X-ray...

The Caribbean Poison Information Network (CARPIN) is appealing for persons to guard against overusing chemicals for the purpose of cleaning and sanitising their spaces while trying to abide by COVID-19...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, is encouraging Jamaicans to take the COVID-19 vaccines when they become available, emphasising that only safe vaccines will be acquired...