World Health Organization (WHO)

WHO: “Covid-19 Coming To An End”

According to the Director General of the World Health Organization (WHO), Dr. Tedros Ghebreyesus the world is much closer to the…

2 years ago

WHO: 29 Countries Have Seen Cholera Outbreaks

Thirteen additional countries have now seen an outbreak of cholera. This brings the total number of countries to 29.  the…

2 years ago

Health Minister Silences Concern Over W.H.O And Sovereignty

Following concerns raised on Jamaica’s participation in the World Health Assembly and the country giving up its sovereignty to the World Health…

2 years ago

W.H.O. Wants 70% Vaccination in Every Country by July 2022

Speaking at the final World Health Organization media briefing for 2021 W.H.O Chief Dr. Ghebreyesus says the w-h-o is challenging…

3 years ago

World Health Organization: Booster Focus Increases Inequity

World Health Organization experts say blanket COVID-19 booster programmes may prolong the pandemic. This diversion of supply to nations with…

3 years ago

Omicron Variant Spreading Faster Than Previous Variants

In just over a week the Omicron variant has been detected in an additional 20 countries, according to the World…

3 years ago

Government Makes Strong Plans for Potential Fourth Wave

Following Jamaica's health care system being plunged into crisis mode in late august, due to oxygen shortage at the peak…

3 years ago

Prime Minister Holness Continues Vaccination Drive

Prime Minister Holness is still touring the island in an effort to boost the Government's vaccination drive, this as Jamaica…

3 years ago

MOHW awaits WHO Advice on Booster, Mixing of Vaccines

Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor McKenzie says currently there is no recommendation from the World Health Organization (WHO) to…

3 years ago

COVID-19 Cases Rise in St. Catherine Adult Correctional Centre

The St. Catherine Adult Correctional Centre is currently being monitored, as the Department of Correctional Services (DCS) reported an increase…

3 years ago