The Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA) has procured 50 sets of Pinel Restraints valued at J $8 million, to restrain mentally ill patients in a more compassionate manner for their...

The National Health Fund (NHF) has received pharmaceutical drugs valued at US$900,000 geared towards boosting inpatient and outpatient care across the island. This contribution to health care in Jamaica was...

NEW CASES 24 HRS OVERALL Confirmed Cases 130 47,150 SEX CLASSIFICATION     Females 70 26,381 Males 60 20,766 Under Investigation 0 3 AGE RANGE 3 years to 95 years...

Persons 50 years and older are now eligible to register to receive the coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine. This is down from the previous 60 years and older requirement. The announcement was...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, has hailed the island’s nurses as “heroes of health” and an “invaluable resource” to the public health system. In a...

NEW CASES 24 HRS OVERALL Confirmed Cases 98 47,020 SEX CLASSIFICATION     Females 47 26,311 Males 51 20,706 Under Investigation 0 3 AGE RANGE 4 days to 89 years...

Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Director, Dr. Carissa Etienne, says reports from 18 Latin American and Caribbean member countries indicate that 1.5 million healthcare workers in these territories are now...

The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has donated more than 7,000 pulse oximeters and nearly 2,000 oxygen concentrators to aid member countries’ response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Director, Dr....