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News Jamaica » Health: Jamaica to rehire Cuban nurses under direct contracts

News channel or source: https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/jamaica-to-rehire-cuban-nurses-under-direct-contracts/ar-AA27kDG8

Published on: Monday 06 July 2026

Jamaica's health minister said some 50 Cuban nurses will return to the country's public health system under individual employment contracts.

News Jamaica » Health: Dengue fever: What you need to know about the mosquito-borne illness sweeping Jamaica

News channel or source: https://www.foxnews.com/health/dengue-fever-what-you-need-know-mosquito-borne-illness-sweeping-jamaica

Published on: Monday 25 September 2023

Amid the outbreak of dengue fever currently sweeping Jamaica, health experts are warning about the dangers of the mosquito-borne illness. Jamaica’s Ministry of Health & Wellness announced the outbreak ...

News Jamaica » Health: Study links painful period to mental health issues among women with sickle cell disease

News channel or source: https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/07/10/study-links-painful-period-mental-health-issues-among-women-sickle-cell-disease/

Published on: Friday 10 July 2026

Research has found a strong correlation between painful periods and high rates of depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts among women living with sickle cell disease. The study, conducted by ...

News Jamaica » Health: Can Ja’s health-care system improve?

News channel or source: https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/07/16/can-jas-health-care-system-improve/

Published on: Wednesday 15 July 2026

Many in the diaspora have health-care work experience and could very well help to fill the staffing gap, or serve as consultants and volunteers. Any investment in health care could multiply returns ...

News Jamaica » Health: Jamaica Positioning to Become Leader in Global Health and Wellness Tourism

News channel or source: https://eturbonews.com/jamaica-positioning-to-become-leader-in-global-health-and-wellness-tourism/

Published on: Friday 15 November 2024

Tourism Minister, Hon Edmund Bartlett, says Jamaica is positioning itself as a global leader in health and wellness tourism, combining its rich cultural heritage and natural resources to attract ...

News Jamaica » Health: Jamaica Tourism calls for more investment health & wellness

News channel or source: https://eturbonews.com/jamaica-tourism-calls-for-more-investment-health-wellness/

Published on: Thursday 24 November 2022

Jamaica Tourism Minister says natural resources & geographic location make it well-positioned to be health & wellness tourism leader. The Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, therefore, called for greater ...