Press Releases
Health Centers Opened following the Passage of Hurricane Matthew
Health Centers across the island, with the exception of the Flankers Health Center, have been reopened following the passage of hurricane Matthew. Health centers were closed on Monday October 3, 2016 as a safety precaution due the passage of Hurricane Matthew. The Flankers Health center in Montego Bay was closed… Read More
October 4th, 2016Ministry of Health Staff Reporting for Work Tuesday, October 4, 2016
The Ministry of Health is advising its staff to make their way to work where conditions are permissible to do so. All Health Centres will be assessed for their readiness to be reopened and the public will be advised on this after the Ministry has its Emergency Operations Centre meeting… Read More
October 4th, 2016National Emergency Operations Center Remains Activated to Coordinate Health Sector Activities Island wide
The Ministry of Health’s National Emergency Operations Centre (MOH NEOC) remains activated and continues to direct and coordinate the activities of the health sector island wide. This twenty four hour coordination is as a result of the passage of Hurricane Matthew. Reports are being received every 8 hours from the… Read More
October 3rd, 2016Health Sector Preparing to Respond to Health Emergencies due to the Passage of Hurricane Matthew
The Ministry of Health’s National Emergency Operations Centre (MOH NEOC), which directs and coordinates the activities of the health sector island wide, remains ready to respond to health emergencies associated with the passage of Hurricane Matthew. This is a twenty four hour coordination by the MOH NEOC. Ministry of Health… Read More
October 3rd, 2016Ministry of Health Staff Reporting for Work Monday, October 3, 3016
In light of the deteriorating weather conditions associated with Hurricane Matthew, the Ministry of Health is advising staff members located in the central offices not to report to work on Monday October 3, 2016
October 2nd, 2016National Emergency Operations Center Activated in Preparation for the Passage of Hurricane Matthew
The Ministry of Health has opened its National Emergency National Operations Center (NEOC) as the country prepares for the impact of Hurricane Matthew. Persons who wish to obtain updates and/or advice on health emergencies or concerns can call the following numbers: Landlines 633-8116 633-8267 633-8156 633-8125Toll Free 1-888-663-5683 (One Love)Cellphones… Read More
October 2nd, 2016Chief Medical Officer Urges Citizens to Begin Preparations for Hurricane Matthew
Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Winston De La Haye is urging persons to begin preparations in light of the expected impact of Hurricane Matthew on Jamaica. “We are appealing to persons to start the preparations such as securing clean water for storage. Water can be purified by boiling or adding small… Read More
September 30th, 2016Minister of Health Talks Health with Multilaterals in Washington, D.C.
Minister of Health, Dr. the Honourable Christopher Tufton, met with the World Bank and Inter-American Development Bank to discuss Jamaica’s health challenges and possible partnerships that can be pursued between the banks and the government. Minister Tufton discussed the current collaboration with both institutions on the development of the Ministry… Read More
September 28th, 2016Minister of Health and Team to Tour St. James Health Centres Affected by Violence
Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Christopher Tufton will be touring the Glendevon, Salt Spring and Granville health centres in St. James which have been affected by violence in the parish. The Minister will be accompanied by a team from the Ministry of Health, Western Regional Health Authority, the Peace Management… Read More
September 26th, 2016Ministry of Health Appeals to the Public to Reduce Mosquito Breeding Sites amidst Increased Rainfall
As the country experiences increased rainfall, the Ministry of Health continues to appeal to the public to take the necessary precautions to reduce and/or eliminate breeding sites. Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Winston De La Haye advised that “when it rains, all uncovered containers become potential mosquito breeding sites which increase… Read More
September 25th, 2016