Tag: health
Bostic: Fight NCDs in communities
President The Most Honourable Jeffrey Bostic is warning that health policies aimed at combating chronic diseases will remain ineffective unless health care workers and...
HIV Commission appealing for more partners
The National Well-Being & HIV Commission is on the hunt for greater partnerships.
Acting director Kim Bobb-Waithe said they needed as much help as possible...
CARPHA warns of rising health risks linked to salt intake
The Caribbean Public Health Agency is urging governments, the food industry and individuals across the region to take stronger action to reduce excessive salt...
Project aims to reduce spread of dengue, zika
A major regional effort is under way to strengthen pandemic preparedness and reduce the spread of mosquito-borne diseases such as dengue, zika and chikungunya...
Fogging Schedule: May 11 to 15
The Ministry of Health and Wellness’ Vector Control Unit will concentrate its mosquito reduction efforts in St. George, St. Peter and St. James next week.
The Unit...
Organised crime ‘must be attacked by cops’
Gangs, gambling in schools and indiscipline by students are three areas that must be arrested not only by police, but also the wider society.
The...