As the government tries to improve the health profile of Jamaica, the Health Minister says discussions regarding front of package labeling will continue this year. The Minister recently warned that the country has an alarming sick profile that is getting worse with a...
The health of school-aged Jamaican youth continues to be a major area of concern for the nation due to its far-reaching implications on both individual and national development. Currently, data suggests that more than 30,000 Jamaican children between 10 and 19 are...
As the government moves to change unhealthy lifestyle practices, improve Jamaica’s health profile and reduce rising healthcare costs, it will be implementing new policies and laws around food options in schools. Also of concern is a trend of students using electronic...
Lifestyle diseases remain a source of grave concern in Jamaica as a large percentage of citizens have a non-communicable disease or a significant risk factor such as obesity. According to the Health Minister, Dr. Christopher Tufton, the National Health Fund, (NHF)...
Between April 1 and 27 the Ministry of Health and Wellness (MOHW) noted an increase in the number of COVID-19 cases. This follows confirmation of the presence of the Omicron, BA.2 variant. While hospitalization remains at a low, they are still pushing...
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