Monkeypox

Opposition: Health Sector Ill-Prepared for Rising Monkeypox Cases

The Shadow Minister on Health is again expressing concern that amid the rising monkeypox cases, the health sector appears ill-prepared and understaffed. Currently,…

2 years ago

Tufton Prescribes Health Sector Alert for Monkeypox

The Health Ministry is urging stakeholders in the sector to be on alert after Jamaica confirmed two more cases of Monkeypox. He was…

2 years ago

WHO: LAC To Soon Have Access to Monkeypox Vax

The Americas has now taken the lead accounting for the region with the highest number of Monkeypox cases and a vaccine company has…

2 years ago

Ports Conducting Temperature Checks to Mitigate Monkey Pox Virus

Medical Officer of Health for the St. James Parish, Francine Phillips Kelly, says temperature checks are being conducted at all…

2 years ago

Exploring Monkeypox Disease with Dr. Morais Guy

For decades, Monkeypox was mostly been seen in Africa. However, it’s occasionally found in other countries, including the United States.

2 years ago

Cornwall Regional Hospital Prepares for Monkeypox Cases

In anticipation of Monkeypox cases, the medical team at the Cornwall Regional Hospital could see a dialing back in elective…

2 years ago

CMO Confident in Jamaica’s Monkeypox Testing and Treating Capacity

As the Ministry readies itself for the impact of the virus, the Chief Medical Officer, Dr Jacquiline Bissasor Mckenzie is…

2 years ago

Dr Alfred Dawes Explains Monkeypox

Health Minister Dr Christopher Tufton says emergency protocols have been triggered, in line with international health regulations with Monkeypox confirmed…

2 years ago

Monkeypox Confirmed in Jamaica, Health Minister Urges Calm

The first case of Monkeypox has been confirmed in Jamaica. Health Minister Dr Christopher Tufton made the announcement in an…

2 years ago

MOH Increases Monkeypox Awareness

The Health Ministry insists that persons report to the health department if a rash or fever occurs following recent international travel as these…

2 years ago