Outsourced Diagnostic Services Help Over 40,000 Jamaicans

Outsourced Diagnostic Services Help Over 40,000 Jamaicans

According to the Ministry of Health, over 40,000 Jamaicans have benefited from diagnostic services since the Ministry of Health and Wellness’ Enhancing Healthcare Services Delivery Project began in September 2019, with 40,615 tests done under the diagnostic...
Government to Expand Diabetes and Hypertension Care Access

Government to Expand Diabetes and Hypertension Care Access

Minister of State in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn, says the Government is looking to increase diabetes and hypertension care access under the Public Private Partnership for Non-Communicable Diseases (PPP4NCDs). The initiative, which was...
No Issue with Vaccination Cards for U.S Travel

No Issue with Vaccination Cards for U.S Travel

Effective November 8, fully vaccinated Jamaicans traveling to the United States should encounter no issues with the vaccination cards issued by the Health Ministry.  The assurance came from Health Minister. Dr. Christopher Tufton recently, following the announcement...
Some 100,000 doses of Pfizer Vaccines Arrived in Jamaica

Some 100,000 doses of Pfizer Vaccines Arrived in Jamaica

Jamaica has received another shipment of Pfizer vaccines on Friday, October 29. According to the Ministry of Health and Wellness has reported that the just over 100,000 doses arrived at the Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston and is another delivery...
Ban Removal of New Admissions to Infirmaries Being Reviewed

Ban Removal of New Admissions to Infirmaries Being Reviewed

Prime Minister, Andrew Holness, says there has been deliberation on removing the absolute ban on new admissions to infirmaries across the island. Speaking in the House of Representatives on Tuesday, October 26, Prime Minister Holness, noted that the moratorium on new...