Ground has been broken for a new accident and emergency ward at the Black River Hospital in St. Elizabeth. Minister of Health, John Junor, speaking recently at the official ceremony,...

Acting Director of Nutrition in the Ministry of Health, Sharmaine Edwards, has urged parents to foster healthy eating habits in their children, to encourage them to practice good nutrition as...

As the start of the 2004/05 school year approaches, the Ministry of Health has stepped up its immunization drive and is encouraging parents to ensure that their children are fully...

As the 2004 hurricane season progresses, the Ministry of Health is advising persons who store water for domestic use, to ensure that supplies are safe for drinking and preparing food....

Hospital administrators are encouraging members of the public to pay user fees for services provided, noting that the charges were important in maintaining the network of public health facilities across...

A mobile wellness clinic, which was implemented by the Clarendon Health Department as part of its wellness programme, has now extended its services to the parish of St. Catherine. Parish...

The Clarendon Health Department has undertaken a fee collection drive for all the health facilities in the parish, in an effort to recover outstanding amounts for services offered. Michael Bent,...

The Ministry of Health has received a donation of supplies from the National Health Fund (NHF) to support its annual 'Back to School Immunization' campaign. The donation comprises 60 new...

Come either October or November of this year, the University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona Campus is all set to offer a telemedicine certification programme for persons working in...

A paediatric patient in Mandeville is being examined by a doctor who is in Montego Bay. Meanwhile, in upper St. Andrew, a 76-year old hypertensive man is receiving his monthly...

When the legislative process is completed and the Pesticides (Amendment) Regulation 2004 takes effect, the legislation is expected to provide strong support for the activities of the committee established by...