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Positive steps being taken to address mental health issues …

WEBPAN AMERICAN Health Organization (PAHO) and World Health Organization (WHO) Representative in Jamaica, Bermuda and the Cayman Islands, Ian …

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Addressing mentalhealth crisis among our children and …

WEBThe Gleaner. Addressing mentalhealth crisis among our children and teens. Leroy Fearon Jr is an educator, author, and researcher. Email feedback to …

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Psychologist: Mental health more than meets the eye

WEBA CLINICAL psychologist has expressed concern over a local misconception that mental-health challenges are comparable to physical ailments in that they can be …

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Address mental health challenges

WEBTHE EDITOR, Madam: MENTAL HEALTH is a significant issue in Jamaica, with high rates of depression, anxiety, and suicide. The World Health Organization …

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MEDICAL WASTE SCARE

WEBThe Sunday Gleaner understands that the Medical Solid Waste Management Unit located on Drummond Street, in front of the Kingston Public Hospital, has long past its capacity …

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Eliminating neglected diseases can help drive out poverty

WEBLAST SEPTEMBER, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) gave new impetus to an initiative to eliminate 30 communicable diseases and related …

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Breast cancer in Jamaica: Where are we in 2023

WEBDr Sheray Chin is a medical oncologist whose practice includes managing patients with breast cancer, and cancer risk assessment and risk reduction strategies. …

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Dengue is everybody’s business

WEBDengue is everybody’s business. DENGUE, A mosquitoborne viral infection, continues to pose a significant threat to public health worldwide. According to the World Health …

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Tips to keep your brain healthy

WEBA 2019 study published in Public Health Nutrition showed that foods rich in vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, flavanols, polyphenols and omega-3 fatty acids can …

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‘We are the future of healthcare’

WEB‘We are the future of healthcare’ Medical sciences, sports graduates urged to move full speed ahead to achieve professional success [email protected]

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Take charge of your health and well-being in the new year

WEBTake charge of your health and well-being in the new year Keisha Hill/ Senior Gleaner Writer [email protected]

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HOW THE INDIVIDUAL BENEFITS PROGRAMME WORKS

WEBThe NHFCard allows for private patients to access subsidies of up to 44% on their medications, medical supplies, and diagnostic tests for any of the twenty-two conditions, …

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Gov’t must address concerns with PATH

WEBGov’t must address concerns with PATH. JAMAICA’S PROGRAMME of Advancement Through Health and Education (PATH) is a crucial social safety net that …

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PUBLIC HEALTH IMPOSTER

WEBIn a press release on Monday, the health ministry cautioned the public to be aware health inspector impersonators. “This group of imposters was also featured in a …

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Social media is harmful

WEBSocial media is harmful. THE EDITOR, Madam: SOCIAL MEDIA in this pandemic has affected education immensely. Social media can be described as a vast …

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Bring new abortion law

WEBThe effect has been to diminish the agency of women, including their right of control of their bodies and of choice. As we have several times lamented in these …

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Incinerator operators bemoan long wait for green light to process

WEBAS JAMAICA battles an ever-growing medical waste disposal crisis, at least three private incinerator operations in St Catherine have been stalled due to long delays …

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