KINGSTON — A full slate of activities is scheduled for this year's observance of Diabetes Week from November 13 to 19 under the theme: 'Diabetes Education and Prevention'. Organised by...

KINGSTON — The National Health Fund (NHF) is reporting an increase in demand for diabetes medication with the Government paying out close to $1 billion in drug subsidy in 2010....

KINGSTON — Reports have indicated that 668 women were raped and 531 suffered from carnal abuse in Jamaica, in 2010. Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture, Hon Olivia "Babsy" Grange,...

KINGSTON — Attorney General, Ransford Braham, says that while Jamaica has embraced an aggressive and consistent anti-doping approach, rapid developments in sports medicine and technology are a threat to those...

KINGSTON — Twenty dialysis machines have been donated to three hospitals across the island by the Bridge of Life,out of the United States of America (USA). The hospitals are University...

KINGSTON — Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture, Hon Olivia Grange, is encouraging individuals to engage in healthier lifestyle practices by promoting physical activities. Whilst endorsing Welch’s Heart Health Fund...

MONTEGO BAY — The Savanna-la-Mar Hospital, in Westmoreland, is set to undergo major improvements soon, through the implementation of several projects at the facility. Addressing a fund-raising dinner hosted by...

KINGSTON — The mandatory registration of fathers on children's birth certificates has been an outstanding issue since the 1970s, although attempts have been made throughout the years to address the...

KINGSTON — Minister of Health, Hon. Rudyard Spencer, says with the world population reaching seven billion persons on October 31, equal opportunities must be created for all, in particular Jamaica’s...

KINGSTON — Jamaica compares favourably with the rest of the world in improved infant mortality, life expectancy and fertility rates. This was disclosed by Minister of Health, Hon. Rudyard Spencer,...

MONTEGO BAY — Minister of Health, Hon. Rudyard Spencer, said the programme to rehabilitate health centres across the island is going well. He informed that 48 of the 56 targeted...