New maternal health protocols launched
The guidelines, formally handed over to obstetrics teams at the Spanish Town Hospital on…
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Jamaica launches ageing and AI health committees
The twin committees, first signalled in his 2025 Sectoral Debate presentation, held their…
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Learn how to identify a heart attack - HFJ
Speaking at a JIS Think Tank on Tuesday (February 3), Consultant Cardiologist and HFJ…
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After Old Harbour tour, Greater Portmore Health Centre expansion on track
This update was provided by the Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. Christopher Tufton, during a tour of the…
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Health authority calls for public to report food safety violations
The campaign, announced Tuesday, underscores that food safety is a shared…
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Six Jamaican children undergo successful complex cardiac surgery
The mission, a collaboration between Chain of Hope Jamaica, Chain of Hope UK, and Gift of…
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China’s ‘Silk Road Ark’ arrives in Jamaica to aid hurricane recovery
The visit comes in response to a request from the Jamaican Government following Hurricane…
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Chain of Hope UK donates US$152,000 in cardiac equipment to Jamaica
On Friday, November 7, Chain of Hope Jamaica, facilitated the handover of one Echo machine…
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Psychological First Aid: Simple, yet powerful way of helping someone in distress
According to Dr Jason Wynter, counselling psychologist and lead MHPSS volunteer at the Jamaica Red Cross Society, learning…
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Construction resumes at Old Harbour, other critical health projects
Despite the heavy rains and powerful winds that battered the island, officials reported that…
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Understanding Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: Healing The Mind, Body and Spirit
Post-traumatic stress disorder is a common mental…
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Seven Jamaicans receive life-changing scoliosis surgeries
The mission aimed to address severe cases of scoliosis among adolescents,…
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Health Ministry urges caution going into flu season
The flu is an acute viral infection that spreads easily through coughing, sneezing, or close contact with infected persons…
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Integrity Commission exonerates Dr Tufton and Health Ministry
Both Dr. Tufton and the Ministry issued statements acknowledging the report, welcoming its primary finding of "no illegality" and "no…
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Jamaica Psychiatric Association issues urgent call amidst suicide concerns
In a powerful message, Dr. Brian Kazaara, president of the JPA, affirmed that “every life lost is a tragedy…
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