Health

May 13, 2026 by Keisha Hill/Senior Gleaner Writer 

77% of Caribbean mental health patients not getting care

 Mental Health Awareness Month serves as an important reminder that mental health is just as essential as physical health. Across Jamaica and the wider Caribbean, conversations surrounding emotional well-being, stress, anxiety, depression, and psychological support are becoming increasingly necessary as more people silently struggle with mental and emotional challenges.

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May 13, 2026

‘More Good Days, Together’   Seprod promotes mental health awareness among staff 
The Seprod Group of Companies is highlighting the importance of employee well-being this Mental Health Awareness Month through a series of initiatives aimed at encouraging open conversations, reducing…
May 13, 2026

Bellevue Hospital urges greater support for maternal mental health
Bellevue Hospital is calling for greater national attention to maternal mental health as Jamaica joins the world in observing Maternal Mental Health Month, emphasising the need for stronger support…
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Tufton announces major governance overhaul in public health sector from June 1
Health Minister Dr Christopher Tufton says all internal audit units across the public health system will be required to submit reports directly to the ministry from June 1 under new accountability…
May 9, 2026

WHO head seeks to reassure residents of Spanish island where hantavirus cruise ship is headed
(AP) - The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) sought Saturday to reassure residents of the Spanish island where passengers of a hantavirus-stricken cruise ship are expected to be evacuated,…
May 7, 2026

Health Ministry: No Hantavirus cases in Jamaica 
The Ministry of Health and Wellness says Jamaica has not recorded any cases of hantavirus, while urging the public to remain vigilant as it continues monitoring international reports of the viral…
May 6, 2026 by Keisha Hill

Health + Fitness | The best ways to take your vitamins for maximum benefit
In an age where wellness is increasingly prioritised, vitamins and supplements have become a daily habit for millions. Yet, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), simply taking supplements…
May 6, 2026

Health + Fitness | Research shows link between diet and glaucoma management
What a person eats may influence how glaucoma is managed, potentially affecting how much medication is needed to control the debilitating eye condition. Health researcher Genesis Edokpa draws a link…
May 6, 2026 by Keisha Hill

Health + Fitness | Why immunisation remains one of the most powerful public-health tools
Immunisation is widely regarded as one of the most effective and cost-efficient ways to prevent disease, disability, and death. According to the World Health Organization, vaccines save between 3.5…
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April 30, 2026 by Keisha Hill

When medicine says ‘no more’

There is a particular kind of despair that does not come from a diagnosis itself, but from what follows: “There is nothing more we can do.” For thousands of people living with stroke, multiple…