JEP guarantees free medical for 120 Old Harbour Bay residents
In keeping with the current social distancing protocols stipulated by the local health authorities due to COVID-19, this year’s staging…
- | Health
PAHO calls to accelerate and expand COVID-19 testing
“We need a clearer view of where the virus is circulating and how many people have been infected in order…
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KPH receives COVID-19 aid from local Chinese community
The handover was done yesterday at Garmex Freezone valued at over three million Jamaican dollars.
According to Wentworth Charles,…
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'Boost immune system to fight COVID-19'
Speaking in an interview with JIS News, Mrs. Graham-Thompson, said there are ways to keep the immune system functioning optimally “…
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Suffering in silence | Coping with anxiety disorder
For people with anxiety disorders, worry and fear are constant and overwhelming, and can be crippling.
An anxiety disorder is…
- | Commentary, Health
10 Jamaicans benefit from free scoliosis surgery
The Duncan Tree is a United States-based charitable organization established by Ouida Duncan to help adolescents with complex spinal…
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No Coronavirus in Jamaica | Health Ministry dispels rumours on social media
“There are no cases of the Coronavirus on the island at this time. Further, should the virus reach our shores, the Ministry will…
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30-bed wing to be built at Sir John Golding Rehabilitation Centre
The addition is to adequately meet the demands of the country, as the population has far outgrown the capacity of its services, resulting in…
- | Health
Diaspora group, JAHJAH Foundation, donates US$15,000 worth of machines to hospitals in Jamaica
The machines were handed over during an official presentation ceremony, held at the Knutsford Court Hotel Tuesday.
A BIPAP machine is…
- | Diaspora, Health
PHOTO: Medical boost for ‘Jubilee Hospital’
During a ceremonial presentation Monday, the US-based humanitarian aid group donated a J$4million mechanical ventilator among other medical…
- | Health
10 more Jamaican children to benefit from free heart surgery
All surgeries are being done during the period January 6-10, 2020 at the Paediatric Cardiac Centre at the children’s hospital. This is…
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UN leads bid for cheaper insulin, expanding access for diabetics worldwide
Announcing the initiative in Geneva, the UN agency said that it had already had informal expressions of interest from pharmaceutical…
- | Health, International
Asafa Powell launches fitness venture
Asafa, who has always been lauded for his fitness regime and continuously receives questions and requests regarding this then decided that he…
- | Business, Health, Lifestyle
Jamaicans on US Navy hospital ship happy to give back
They are Navy Chaplain, Lieutenant Commander Devon Foster; Divisional Care Officer, Lieutenant Demerce Young, and Ensign/Nurse, Danielle Rae…
- | Health
PHOTO: Trade Winds donates $1.2 million to Linstead Hospital
The money will be used to purchase a mobile fast ultrasound unit for the Accident and Emergency Department at the hospital and a blood…
- | Health
Prevent the harmful effects of lightning
A lightning bolt is a million times more powerful than household current, carrying up to 100 million volts of electricity. When someone is…
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