Jamaica has recorded another locally transmitted case of monkeypox, increasing the total to 15. Among them, 14 are males.
The Government of Jamaica, through the Ministry of Health and Wellness, has signed a letter of intent for a technical cooperation agreement with the Government of the Republic of
Cuba for the continued provision of a medical brigade of health professionals to Jamaica.
The Ministry of Health and Wellness is urging the public to take measures to prevent gastroenteritis (GE) and to seek care early to avoid serious complications after a suspected case of death was reported from the illness.
Read more: At least one suspected death due to gastro reported - Health Ministry issues warning
The Ministry of Health & Wellness says Jamaica has recorded nearly 60 suspected cases of dengue fever since the start of this year.
The Ministry of Health is investigating the first suspected monkeypox death in Jamaica.
Read more: Health Ministry investigating suspected monkeypox related death