Understanding Contraceptives: Hormonal Injection

On this edition of Healthline, we zoom in on the disease which has been labelled a national crisis, press play to learn more.

Global healthcare is changing as science continues to evolve. In a few years we might not be talking about kidney or liver transplants but instead be looking at how we can regenerate those organs. It’s all being studied under the umbrella of regenerative medicine, aspects of which have already been introduced in Jamaica, such as stem cell therapies. With the range of opportunities and possibilities, is there a need for territorial control? Listen to part 3 of our Health line series on regenerative medicine.

On a previous episode of Healthline we explored the concept of regenerative medicine. It’s a fairly new field which utilizes the body’s regenerative capabilities to treat injuries and diseases.The regenerative medicine umbrella is large and here in Jamaica aspects of stem cell therapy have already been introduced. Listen to this edition of Health line to hear from 2 persons who have opted for that type of treatment.

Dengue is still a real challenge for the population and as we head into the New Year, the Health and Wellness ministry is renewing calls for increased vigilance in combating the Aedes aegypti mosquito, which transmits the virus. Listen to this edition of Healthline to learn about how you can participate in fogging efforts to reduce the dengue virus.

It’s a given that most Jamaicans tend to eat more around Christmas time so on this week’s healthline we’re sharing some nutrition tips for you as we celebrate this yuletide season.

The Health and Wellness Ministry has been working to increase awareness surrounding mental illness here in Jamaica. In October 2019 it launched a campaign, dubbed ‘Speak Up, Speak Now’ in a bid to end the stigma associated with mental health challenges. Later it would announce plans to support persons in prisons suffering from mental disorders as well as prevent similar persons from ending up in those institutions. Listen to this edition of Healthline as we discuss mental illness in Jamaica.