Suffering in silence | Coping with anxiety disorder
For people with anxiety disorders, worry and fear are constant and overwhelming, and can be crippling.
An anxiety disorder is…
- | Commentary, Health
10 Jamaicans benefit from free scoliosis surgery
The Duncan Tree is a United States-based charitable organization established by Ouida Duncan to help adolescents with complex spinal…
- | Health
No Coronavirus in Jamaica | Health Ministry dispels rumours on social media
“There are no cases of the Coronavirus on the island at this time. Further, should the virus reach our shores, the Ministry will…
- | News, Health
30-bed wing to be built at Sir John Golding Rehabilitation Centre
The addition is to adequately meet the demands of the country, as the population has far outgrown the capacity of its services, resulting in…
- | Health
Diaspora group, JAHJAH Foundation, donates US$15,000 worth of machines to hospitals in Jamaica
The machines were handed over during an official presentation ceremony, held at the Knutsford Court Hotel Tuesday.
A BIPAP machine is…
- | Diaspora, Health
PHOTO: Medical boost for ‘Jubilee Hospital’
During a ceremonial presentation Monday, the US-based humanitarian aid group donated a J$4million mechanical ventilator among other medical…
- | Health
10 more Jamaican children to benefit from free heart surgery
All surgeries are being done during the period January 6-10, 2020 at the Paediatric Cardiac Centre at the children’s hospital. This is…
- | Health
UN leads bid for cheaper insulin, expanding access for diabetics worldwide
Announcing the initiative in Geneva, the UN agency said that it had already had informal expressions of interest from pharmaceutical…
- | Health, International
Asafa Powell launches fitness venture
Asafa, who has always been lauded for his fitness regime and continuously receives questions and requests regarding this then decided that he…
- | Business, Health, Lifestyle
Jamaicans on US Navy hospital ship happy to give back
They are Navy Chaplain, Lieutenant Commander Devon Foster; Divisional Care Officer, Lieutenant Demerce Young, and Ensign/Nurse, Danielle Rae…
- | Health
PHOTO: Trade Winds donates $1.2 million to Linstead Hospital
The money will be used to purchase a mobile fast ultrasound unit for the Accident and Emergency Department at the hospital and a blood…
- | Health
Prevent the harmful effects of lightning
A lightning bolt is a million times more powerful than household current, carrying up to 100 million volts of electricity. When someone is…
- | News, Health
Pharmaceutical drug ranitidine banned from entering Jamaica
Through its Ministry of Health and Wellness, the country said the ban, which is with immediate effect, became necessary after its…
- | News, Health
Doctor reports dengue in Old Harbour, but gov’t says no confirmed case in parish
Well known general practitioner Dr Orlando Thomas just over a week ago made the revelation to Old Harbour News after two patients –…
- | News, Health
Jamaicans to benefit from free diagnostic services
The initiative falls under the Enhancing Healthcare Services Delivery Project, which forms part of the Government’s strategy for the…
- | Health
United Way raises $7.5M for National Children’s Home
The organisation launched the Jamaica National Children’s Home Restoration Fund in the aftermath of the fire, with the goal of raising…
- | News, Health