Nearly 1 million Americans are living with Parkinson’s disease (PD), a progressive neurological disorder that affects movement and coordination.
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No Cases of Measles in Jamaica • Health Ministry issues caution as cases rise in the Americas
The Ministry of Health & Wellness notes the advice of the Pan American Health Organization / World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO), which recommends that Member States continue their efforts to sustain the elimination of measles, rubella, and congenital rubella syndrome in our Region.
The Government has set aside more than $4 billion to combat preventable illnesses under its ‘Prevention and Care Management of Non-communicable Diseases (NCDs) Project’.
More than 500 Jamaicans are accessing cancer treatment at the Mandeville Regional Hospital’s Oncology/Haematology Unit, the latest addition to the Health Ministry’s treatment centres across the island.
Read more: Access to cancer care boosted with treatment site in Central Jamaica
Medical Disposables & Supplies Limited (MDS) held its annual conference on Sunday, January 26, 2025, under the theme ‘Gone to the Dogs’.
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