health

Health Benefits of Microneedling

Ever wonder why some people keep looking younger every day? For some, it is natural beauty while others do a…

2 years ago

Hospital Security Concerns Loom

Hospital security is again being questioned with concerns that Jamaica’s only confirmed Monkeypox patient escaped care at the weekend. Opposition Junior Spokesperson on…

2 years ago

5TH Wave Hits Western Parishes

On Wednesday Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. Christopher Tufton, officially confirmed that the country was in the fifth wave…

2 years ago

The Financial Health and Future of the National Health Fund

The financial future of the National Health Fund (NHF) may be in jeopardy according to revelations by the Health Minister,…

2 years ago

Section of Melrose Hill Bypass Closed For Seven Months

Starting, on May 8, the eastbound lane of the Melrose Hill bypass in Manchester will be closed for seven months to facilitate…

2 years ago

Citizens Remain Cautious Despite Removal of Mask Mandate

Coupled with criticism of the ending of the mask mandate is the concern that it will be difficult to get…

3 years ago

Health Minister Declared April 24-30 as ‘Pap Smear Week’

April is observed as Cervical Cancer Month.  In Jamaica, it is one of the most common cancers overall and is…

3 years ago

PM: Omicron Variant Is Driving 4TH COVID-19 Wave

After much speculation, it has been confirmed that the Omicron variant of COVID-19 is the strain dominating the fourth wave…

3 years ago

MAJ President Hopes for Shorter Isolation Days to Boost Health Care Sector

President of the Medical Association of Jamaica (MAJ) Dr. Brian James is hoping to see shorter isolation days for persons infected…

3 years ago

Health Expert: COVID-19 Cases to Increase After Festive Season

Medical health expert Dr Mindi Fitz-Henley says Jamaica should expect an increase in COVID-19 cases after the festive season. She urges the…

3 years ago