Health

May 13, 2026

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…
 Simmonds Fisher
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…
A tiny, minimally invasive device, smaller than a dime, is now helping close dangerous heart defects without the need for surgery.
April 29, 2026

Tiny device with life-saving impact

A groundbreaking advancement in paediatric heart care is transforming how doctors treat one of the most common and potentially serious conditions affecting premature babies. A tiny, minimally invasive…
April 22, 2026 by Keisha Hill

Endometriosis: Breaking the silence on a misunderstood disease

Every year, Endometriosis Awareness Month shines a light on a condition that affects millions of women worldwide, yet remains widely misunderstood. Endometriosis is more than just ‘bad period pain’;…