Card Centres Open to Replace National Health Fund Cards Lost During Hurricane Melissa

Card centres open to replace National Health Fund cards lost during Hurricane Melissa

The National Health Fund (NHF) is advising that persons who lost their NHFCards during the passage of Hurricane Melissa that they can now get replacement cards at its various centres across the island. It says all NHFCard Centres are currently...

Jamaica declare disease outbreak after Hurricane Melissa

Dr Tufton said officials are taking an “early coordinated approach” toward managing the outbreak.

Ready before the first case: Tackling Leptospirosis after hurricane Melissa

KINGSTON, Jamaica, (PAHO) – Nearly a month after Hurricane Melissa ploughed through parts of Jamaica, many communities are still grappling with its aftermath. Fallen trees, damaged roofs, and broken structures litter streets and yards, while pools of stagnant, contaminated water linger in low-lying areas. Thousands of residents continue to struggle with limited access to clean water and proper sanitation, leaving them vulnerable to disease. In t…