Minister of Health Dr. Christopher Tufton has begun a review of the public boards of management in health, as their three-year tenure draws to a close. To that end, the Minister is hosting a series of meetings with the boards of the four regional health authorities, together with those of… Read More

The Ministry of Health recently hosted its annual national maternal health review, as part of ongoing efforts to ensure the best possible health outcomes for pregnant women and their children in Jamaica. The review, which brought together health professionals from across the island’s four health regions, was hosted at the… Read More

Do not go outside unnecessarily. Wear water boots or closed shoes when going outdoors. Wear gloves when clearing debris or handling of dirty water. If you get a puncture wound, a nail stick or a cut, seek medical attention immediately. Do not allow children to play in the floodwater or… Read More