Alopecia Part One

As the country prepares to tackle the most difficult stage of the local coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, the Ministry of Health and Wellness is ramping up surveillance and testing. Press play to find out  about how the government is preparing to tackle the new stages of the virus

As the effects of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Jamaica continue to escalate, with the country recording its first death from the virus on March 18. The number of persons returning positive tests slowly continues to rise, reinforcing the need for swift contact tracing and quarantining in order to stop the spread. Among the measures taken in that regard was the quarantining of the Seven and Eight Miles communities in St. Andrew. Press play to find out what’s happening inside this COVID-19 community quarantined area.

Jamaica has joined the list of countries confirming cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. With a strong likelihood the numbers will increase as the days go by, efforts are being ramped up to contain the spread of the virus as much as possible. Press play to listen this edition of Health line, as we give you some updates and tips for how you can help.

The new Coronavirus or COVID-19, first reported in Wuhan, China in December 2019, has now spread to over 90 other countries including territories in the Caribbean. Jamaica and other countries continue to implement a number of interventions in an effort to reduce their population’s exposure to the new coronavirus (COVID-19) as well as its spread. Press play to hear how Jamaica is responding to COVID-19 on this edition of Healthline.

Taking good care of your mouth, teeth and gums is critical at all stages of life. In fact, there is a connection between good oral health and one’s overall health. Press play to lean how to enhance your oral health on this edition of Healthline.

On this week’s healthline we continue our look at coronary artery disease and in particular, how it affects men versus women, how it is detected and how we can prevent it. Press play to hear more.