COVID-19 pandemic

School Launches Mental Health Program

Minister of Health and wellness Dr. Christopher Tufton has launched the first mental health program in one infant and primary…

3 years ago

Helping the Homless in Jamaica

It is estimated that Jamaica has a homeless population of between 2,000-3,000 people, factors such as mental health, drug abuse,…

3 years ago

Tufton: Jamaica Has Done Well in Managing COVID-19 Pandemic

Health Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton in responding to the latest advisory from the United States Centres for Disease Control and…

3 years ago

Minister Charles Promotes Agricultural Sustainability

Speaking at the St. Ann Agricultural, Industrial Food Show on Thursday,

3 years ago

Prisons Faring Well During 5th Wave

The fifth wave of the COVID-19 pandemic has brought with it concerns about transmission in various institutions. Concerning prisons, Minister of…

3 years ago

PM Says National Mask Mandate Soon

Prime Minister Andrew Holness has hinted that mask wearing will be mandated for all Jamaicans yet again. He is also urging vigilance…

3 years ago

Jamaica Now Experiencing 5th Wave of COVID-19

Jamaica is experiencing the 5th wave of COVID-19 infections. The official confirmation came from Health Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton during…

3 years ago

Day 3 Strike Reactions

The nation has seen a third strike from public sector workers. Although the action has been condemned by the Prime Minister,…

3 years ago

Health Ministry to Clear Backlog of Elective Surgeries

The Health Ministry, through a special intervention, is bent on clearing a backlog of elective surgeries exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. These…

3 years ago

Too Soon to Determine Alarming COVID-19 Trend

Between April 1 and 27 the Ministry of Health and Wellness (MOHW)  noted an increase in the number of COVID-19…

3 years ago