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Health Promotion and Education Officer at the Westmoreland Health Department, Gerald Miller.

Citizens Urged To Protect Themselves From The Flu

By: Serena Grant, January 21, 2025

The Westmoreland Public Health Department is reminding citizens to protect themselves from contracting influenza. Influenza or the flu is a contagious viral infection that affects the respiratory system. It can...

Director of Non-Communicable Diseases and Injuries Prevention, Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dr. Tamu Davidson, points to a health promotion flyer during a recent interview with JIS News at her New Kingston offices.

Alcohol Drinkers At Risk Of Seven Cancers

By: Garfield L. Angus, January 21, 2025

Director of Public Relations and Communications, Ministry of Health and Wellness, Stephen Davidson.

Ministry of Health and Wellness to Host Inaugural Career Expo and Employment Fair

By: Britney Stevens, January 19, 2025

Health & Wellness 1 year ago Green Pond Health Centre Reopens After $30-Million Upgrade
By: Okoye Henry, January 20, 2025
Health & Wellness 1 year ago Child and Adolescent Wellness Centre Opens in Montego Bay
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Health & Wellness 1 year ago Cancer Care Equipment Commissioned into Service at National Public Health Laboratory
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Medical Officer of Health for Portland, Dr. Sharon Lewis, addressing the recent monthly meeting of the Portland Municipal Corporation in Port Antonio.

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Portland Health Department Urges Continued Dengue Fever Vigilance

The Portland Health Department has issued an appeal for residents to remain vigilant in protecting themselves against dengue fever even as the parish recorded a low positivity rate for the...

By: Mickella Anderson-Gordon, January 14, 2025

Inspector-in-Charge, Food Safety Inspectorate of the National Compliance and Regulatory Authority (NCRA), Janiese Pinnock (centre), addresses a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on September 27. Listening keenly (from left) are Inspector-in-Charge, Legal Metrology and Petroleum Inspectorate, Devon Perry and Inspector-in-Charge, Import and Domestic Commodities Inspectorate, Dr. Wendell Richards.

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Fabuloso Products on Local Market Are Safe to Use – NCRA

The National Compliance and Regulatory Authority (NCRA) is assuring Jamaicans that multipurpose cleaners available locally under the Fabuloso brand are safe to use. Inspector with Oversight of the Import and...

By: Rochelle Williams, January 11, 2025

Medical Officer of Health, St. Elizabeth Health Department, Dr. Tonia Dawkins-Beharie, addresses the Disaster Preparedness, Hazard Mitigation, and Safety Committee meeting at the St. Elizabeth Municipal Corporation in Black River, on January 7.

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Jamaicans Urged to Protect Themselves from Respiratory Illnesses

The St. Elizabeth Health Department is urging residents of the parish, and Jamaicans in general, to take extra precautions to protect themselves from respiratory illnesses during the current flu season,...

By: Okoye Henry, January 8, 2025

Risk Factor Programme Development Officer in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dr. Cathi-Ann Williams

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Health Ministry Urges Jamaicans to Do Early Screenings

The Ministry of Health and Wellness is urging Jamaicans to begin the health screening process and to know their numbers earlier than the generally recommended time. Risk Factor Programme Development...

By: Peta-Gay Hodges, December 27, 2024

Director of Communications at the Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC), Latoya Halstead, speaks at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank, recently.

1 year ago Health & Wellness

CAC Encourages Consumers to Prioritise Food Safety

As Jamaicans prepare for a festive feast this Christmas, the Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) is urging consumers to prioritise food safety to ensure a healthy and enjoyable holiday period. Director...

By: Rocheda Bartley, December 24, 2024

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton.

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Persons Reminded Not to Drink Alcohol While Operating Motor Vehicles

Persons are being reminded not to drink alcohol while they are operating motor vehicles, as many crashes occur during the Christmas period, when persons overindulge. According to Minister of Health...

By: Garfield L. Angus, December 24, 2024

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Expectant Mothers Urged to Seek Prenatal Care

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton is appealing for pregnant women to visit health centres for the necessary prenatal checks, to ensure the best outcomes for...

By: Garfield L. Angus, December 22, 2024

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right), along with Registered Nurse at the Spanish Town Hospital, Stacia Satchell (left), and Senior Medical Officer (SMO) at the hospital, Dr. Jacqueline Wright-James, view the Electronic Health Records (EHR) system at the St. Catherine-based institution yesterday (December 18).

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Health Minister Says EHR System Reduces Waiting Time for Patients

The Electronic Health Records (EHR) system is reducing waiting time for patients in the public health system, says Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton. Speaking to...

By: Garfield L. Angus, December 20, 2024

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Portland Health Department Urges Continued Dengue Fever Vigilance

Fabuloso Products on Local Market Are Safe to Use – NCRA

Jamaicans Urged to Protect Themselves from Respiratory Illnesses

Health Ministry Urges Jamaicans to Do Early Screenings

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