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Flu Vaccine Now Available at Health Centres
Kingston, Jamaica. Tuesday, November 12, 2024: The Ministry of Health & Wellness is advising members of the public that the Influenza (Flu) vaccine is …
Jamaica Wins Regional Award
KINGSTON, Jamaica: Wednesday, November 6, 2024 (PAHO/WHO): Jamaica has won the Henry C Smith Award for the most improved immunization coverage in 2023. The …
High-risk patterns of substance use detected
KINGSTON, Jamaica. Monday, November 11, 2024: High-risk patterns of alcohol, cannabis and tobacco use across several parishes is among the key findings of the …
Surgeries completed under Eye Care Programme
KINGSTON, Jamaica. Tuesday, October 29, 2024. Since the resumption of the Jamaica/Cuba Eye Care Programme in August 2023, close to 4,000 eye surgeries have …
Errol Greene Permanent Secretary
KINGSTON, Jamaica. Monday, September 2, 2024: The Ministry of Health & Wellness has announced that Mr. Errol C. Greene, OD, JP has taken up …
Health Minister Meets with Technical Team
KINGSTON, Jamaica. Monday, August 19, 2024: Minister of Health & Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, MP this morning met with the technical team …
Health Ministry Issues Mpox Alert
KINGSTON, Jamaica. Thursday, August 15, 2024: The Ministry of Health & Wellness has noted the declaration of Mpox as a public health emergency of …
Doctors Begin Internship at Public Hospitals
KINGSTON, Jamaica. Wednesday, August 14, 2024: The island’s healthcare service has welcomed some 268 medical graduates, who recently commenced their internship at the University …
Health Ministry urges caution
KINGSTON, Jamaica. Thursday, August 8, 2024: The Ministry of Health and Wellness is urging Jamaicans to remain vigilant as its surveillance data shows high …