Health
KPH receives COVID-19 aid from local Chinese community
Posted: Wednesday, April 1, 2020 - 16:31
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The handover was done yesterday at Garmex Freezone valued at over three million Jamaican dollars.
According to Wentworth Charles,...
'Boost immune system to fight COVID-19'
Posted: Friday, March 27, 2020 - 08:53
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Speaking in an interview with JIS News, Mrs. Graham-Thompson, said there are ways to keep the immune system functioning optimally “which can...
Suffering in silence | Coping with anxiety disorder
Posted: Monday, March 23, 2020 - 16:47
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For people with anxiety disorders, worry and fear are constant and overwhelming, and can be crippling.
An anxiety disorder is...
10 Jamaicans benefit from free scoliosis surgery
Posted: Monday, March 9, 2020 - 14:56
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The Duncan Tree is a United States-based charitable organization established by Ouida Duncan to help adolescents with complex spinal...
No Coronavirus in Jamaica | Health Ministry dispels rumours on social media
Posted: Wednesday, March 4, 2020 - 13:32
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“There are no cases of the Coronavirus on the island at this time. Further, should the virus reach our shores, the Ministry will immediately...
30-bed wing to be built at Sir John Golding Rehabilitation Centre
Posted: Thursday, February 6, 2020 - 23:25
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The addition is to adequately meet the demands of the country, as the population has far outgrown the capacity of its services, resulting in...
Diaspora group, JAHJAH Foundation, donates US$15,000 worth of machines to hospitals in Jamaica
Posted: Thursday, January 23, 2020 - 21:42
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The machines were handed over during an official presentation ceremony, held at the Knutsford Court Hotel Tuesday.
A BIPAP machine is...
PHOTO: Medical boost for ‘Jubilee Hospital’
Posted: Tuesday, January 21, 2020 - 13:33
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During a ceremonial presentation Monday, the US-based humanitarian aid group donated a J$4million mechanical ventilator among other medical...
10 more Jamaican children to benefit from free heart surgery
Posted: Thursday, January 9, 2020 - 14:08
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All surgeries are being done during the period January 6-10, 2020 at the Paediatric Cardiac Centre at the children’s hospital. This is the...
UN leads bid for cheaper insulin, expanding access for diabetics worldwide
Posted: Wednesday, November 13, 2019 - 17:14
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Announcing the initiative in Geneva, the UN agency said that it had already had informal expressions of interest from pharmaceutical...