Pharmacy and health news for Jamaica, picked and checked by the Pharma Connect team.
Improved housing conditions, safety, health provisions, and stronger contractual protection for Caribbean workers in Canada, employed under the Seasonal Agricultural Worker Programme (SAWP), are being discussed at the 2026 Canada-Caribbean…
Read the full story at Jamaica Information ServiceThe Ministry of Health & Wellness has welcomed the publication of the World Bank Group’s Public Expenditure Review (PER) of Jamaica’s Public Health Sector, describing the report as a valuable…
Read the full story at Jamaica Information ServiceFamilies will have an opportunity to access a wide range of free health, social, financial and support services when the Parenting Village opens at Emancipation Park in Kingston on November…
Read the full story at Jamaica Information ServicePatients and staff at the Katus Blakey Dental Clinic and Fellowship Community Health Centre in Portland are enjoying a more comfortable and aesthetically pleasing environment following renovations under the Ministry’s…
Read the full story at Jamaica Information ServiceBrooke Hudspeth, PharmD, explains how pharmacists help patients link glucose trends to meals, activity, medications, and medication timing.
Read the full story at Pharmacy TimesPharmacists can work alongside dermatologists, nurses, and other health care professionals to help answer skin care–related questions and help patients understand trial outcomes.
Read the full story at Pharmacy TimesEarly metformin may curb insulin starts in gestational diabetes, while a separate analysis ties a history of the condition to advanced CKM syndrome.
Read the full story at Pharmacy TimesADA guidance ties monitoring choices to therapy, risk, and preference. Brooke Hudspeth, PharmD, explains how pharmacists help individualize the plan.
Read the full story at Pharmacy TimesArcadia Primary and Yallahs Primary Schools are the 2026 winners of the St. Thomas Health Department’s Oral Health Month Quiz and Poetry competition. The nail-biting contest took place on Thursday…
Read the full story at Jamaica Information ServiceA pharmacy technician reflects on 3 patient encounters that reshaped his understanding of what a real patient requires.
Read the full story at Pharmacy TimesMinister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, has emphasised the importance of strong school leadership in ensuring the successful implementation of the School Nutrition Policy. He said…
Read the full story at Jamaica Information ServiceA disease-modifying therapy for stage 3 T1D, a second once-weekly insulin, and automated insulin delivery for T2D mark a busy year in diabetes care.
Read the full story at Pharmacy TimesThe Government is investing more than $9 billion in school nutrition, as part of efforts to improve children’s health, strengthen educational outcomes and promote healthy eating habits across the education…
Read the full story at Jamaica Information ServiceMay Pen Hospital’s capacity to care for premature babies has been bolstered with the expansion of the neonatal isolation unit along with donation of medical equipment valued at $21.9 million…
Read the full story at Jamaica Information ServiceGovernment Senator, Kavan Gayle, has proposed the establishment of a National Alliance for Mental Health Awareness, Protection and Prevention. Speaking on the motion of adjournment in the Senate on Friday…
Read the full story at Jamaica Information ServiceThe 200 Cuban health professionals currently serving in Jamaica’s public health system are distributed across the Regional Health Authorities (RHAs) and the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI). Minister…
Read the full story at Jamaica Information ServiceMinister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, has expressed renewed appreciation for Cuba’s long-standing contribution to Jamaica’s healthcare system, crediting the thousands of Cuban medical professionals who…
Read the full story at Jamaica Information ServiceBartons Primary and Infant School in St. Catherine has been certified under the National School Nutrition Policy, after meeting the requirements for creating and maintaining a healthy school environment. Minister…
Read the full story at Jamaica Information ServiceA cohort study linked higher BMI and abdominal obesity to increased cancer risk in young adults, reinforcing the importance of early weight management.
Read the full story at Pharmacy TimesThe Black River Hospital in St. Elizabeth is now officially reopened after extensive rehabilitation, following the devastation during the passage of Hurricane Melissa in October last year. Rehabilitated at a…
Read the full story at Jamaica Information ServiceBreast Cancer Awareness Month reminds us that paying attention to changes, knowing your risk and screening when appropriate can make a meaningful difference. For many Jamaicans, breast cancer has touched a family member, friend, colleague or neighbour. The disease more commonly affects women, but did you know that men can develop breast cancer too? Yes,…
Read the full story at National Health FundTaking care of your health is important, but the cost of medication and medical tests can sometimes make it difficult to get the care you need. For persons living with disabilities, these expenses can create additional financial pressure. The National Health Fund (NHF) is helping to ease that burden by offering double the standard NHF…
Read the full story at National Health FundMinister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, is encouraging local registered nurses (RNs) to take advantage of the Dr. Barry Wint Memorial Scholarship to pursue specialised training…
Read the full story at Jamaica Information ServiceMinister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says school administrators must take full command at the leadership level, to ensure total institutional buy-in for the National School…
Read the full story at Jamaica Information ServicePharmacy performance measures should recognize clinical interventions, patient counseling, prescriber collaboration, and outcomes-not prescription volume alone.
Read the full story at Pharmacy TimesNoel Holmes Hospital in Lucea, Hanover, is to be relocated to a site to be identified in the parish, where the Government plans to build a larger, more resilient 150-bed…
Read the full story at Jamaica Information ServiceFor Jamaicans managing a cardiovascular condition, staying consistent with prescribed medication is an important part of protecting their health. But when medication is needed month after month, the cost can place added pressure on the household budget. The Good News: The National Health Fund (NHF) is providing greater support by increasing subsidies on 18 cardiovascular…
Read the full story at National Health FundKingston, Jamaica. Friday, August 28, 2026: Five successful candidates were awarded under the Ministry’s Research for Wellness Fund (RFWF) Programme, with a combined investment of nearly J$48 million to support health research aimed at improving health outcomes and strengthening evidence-based decision-making within the sector. The announcement was made by Minister of Health & Wellness, Dr.…
Read the full story at Ministry of Health & WellnessA PharmD candidate reflects on the small, evidence-backed daily habits that helped her thrive-not just survive-through pharmacy school's most demanding years.
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