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Hurricane Melissa has devastated the health sector in western Jamaica, leaving many residents anxious and uncertain. People are now asking, "Where can I get care?" and "When will the damaged facilities reopen so that life can return to normal?" Minister of Health and Wellness Dr. Christopher Tufton explains that the government will address these concerns through a comprehensive recovery plan,...

Mission Rebuild, sharing some of the latest updates about the post Hurricane Melissa relief and recovery efforts.

Jamaica is currently tackling a leptospirosis outbreak. This means there has been an increase in cases of the disease on the island, especially in areas affected by Hurricane Melissa. The government is therefore taking an all-hands-on deck approach to bring things under control. Health and Wellness Minister Dr Christopher Tufton says the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Local...

Mission Rebuild, sharing some of the latest updates about the post Hurricane Melissa relief and recovery efforts.

When it comes to health, a rule of thumb for many doctors is “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure”. This means encouraging patients to do regular screening exams and checkups to identify underlying issues and take preventative actions before they get worse. While most persons agree with this approach, one of the major factors preventing them...

The World Bank has confirmed that total damages from Hurricane Melissa are estimated at over US $8.8 representing 41 percent of the country’s gross domestic product in 2024.  Addressing a press briefing at Jamaica House on Wednesday, director for Caribbean Countries at the World Bank Lilia Burunciuc, outlined that their assessment focuses only on the physical damage done to the...

Dudley Grant is often referred to as “the “Father of Early Childhood Development” in Jamaica and by extension the region, because of his extensive work in this area with policymakers and other stakeholders at a time when Early Childhood Development was not identified as priority. The JN Foundation and the University of the West Indies School of Education, Dudley Grant...

Jamaicans who experienced category 5 hurricane Melissa have been affected at varying levels. The degree of impact may be due to physical, psychological, social and financial factors, their coping strategies, support system, among other things. In today’s programme, President of the Jamaica Psychiatric Association, Dr Brian Kazaara, sheds some light on what’s a reasonable expectation of hurricane victims, in the...

The Black River, Noel Holmes and Falmouth Hospitals all felt the impact of Hurricane Melissa. Many residents who rely on these facilities were left anxious about where they would turn for care if they needed it. The solution to that issue came quickly with several international partners establishing a field hospital to ensure continuity of healthcare in hurricane affected communities....

As Jamaica continues to rebuild after Hurricane Melissa, the Government remains steadfast in its efforts to help restore a sense of normalcy for everyone affected.

Children’s emotional well-being can go unnoticed following disasters, but the reality is that the emotional stress can be harder on them. In today’s programme, President of the Jamaica Psychiatric Association, Dr Brian Kazarra discusses the likely impact children can face following disasters. Stay tuned.

Disasters are undoubtedly scary events that not only impact us physically, but also emotionally and psychologically. In today’s programme, we’ll consider some of the common responses following a disaster and tips on regaining emotional well-being. Stay tuned.