Category: Healthcare

St. Joseph’s Hospital: Garbage Pile-Up Raised Concerns

St. Joseph's Hospital: Garbage Pile-Up Raised Concerns. According to media reports, garbage has accumulated at St. Joseph's Hospital in Kingston, Jamaica. The unsightly mess has raised concerns among both staff and patients, as well as the general public. Black garbage bags, white bags, and cardboard boxes are infested with flies. They can be seen scattered … Continue reading St. Joseph’s Hospital: Garbage Pile-Up Raised Concerns

Neurosurgical Drill: PNP Alleges Corruption in Procurement

Neurosurgical Drill: PNP Alleges Corruption in Procurement. The parliamentary opposition announced on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, that it would be contacting the Auditor General. They will also reach out to the Integrity Commission. Their aim is to investigate the multi-million dollar purchase of a neurosurgical drill for the Bustamante Hospital for Children. The opposition has criticized the $31 million price tag as excessive and insulting to taxpayers.

Mayor Mitchell’s Warning: Manchester Businesses Must Meet Health Regulations.

Mandeville Mayor Donovan Mitchell announced a crackdown on non-compliant businesses in Manchester starting October 1, driven by public health concerns. Authorities will enforce hygiene and tax compliance regulations, particularly for bars and salons. Concurrently, the Ministry of Health and Wellness encourages Jamaicans to reduce salt intake and increase potassium consumption for better health outcomes.

Peter Bunting: Jamaica’s public health care system is in the worst shape ever.

According to Senator Peter Bunting, Leader of Opposition Business in the Senate, Jamaica's public health care system is in its worst shape since independence. Bunting claims that the current state of the public health system is deplorable and the most run-down it has been in decades. Senator Bunting commented during his recent contribution to the … Continue reading Peter Bunting: Jamaica’s public health care system is in the worst shape ever.

Bustamante Hospital is plagued with overcrowding and staff shortages.

Healthcare Roundup: Dire staffing issues and overcrowding at the Bustamante Hospital for Children are preventing the institution from fulfilling its vision–To be a world-class provider of Paediatric Health Care Services. KINGSTON, Jamaica–The Bustamante Hospital for Children is in a dire situation. The nursery ward is grappling with a severe shortage of bed space and staff. … Continue reading Bustamante Hospital is plagued with overcrowding and staff shortages.

CISOCA launched probe into 10-month-old baby’s death at a Hospital.

KINGSTON, Jamaica–Law enforcement authorities are investigating the death of a 10-month-old baby girl on Monday morning, November 27, 2023, at Bustamante Hospital for Children while she was undergoing treatment. According to a Radio Jamaica News report, the infant was taken to the hospital last Friday, November 24, 2023, with respiratory symptoms and a fever. The … Continue reading CISOCA launched probe into 10-month-old baby’s death at a Hospital.

Kingston and St. Andrew Public Health Department ordered ‘Crab Circle’ to close.

On Thursday, October 5, 2023, officials from the Ministry of Health, acting on instructions from the Kingston and St. Andrew Public Health Department, shut down stalls operated by crab vendors at Heroes Circle in Kingston. The directives came after a viral video showing what appears to be an unsanitary act by a woman at the … Continue reading Kingston and St. Andrew Public Health Department ordered ‘Crab Circle’ to close.

Clarendon Police responded to quadruple murder at a cook shop in Chapleton.

The Clarendon police responded to the scene of a quadruple murder at a cook shop in the Summerfield community in Chapleton, Clarendon, early Wednesday morning, October 2023. The authorities identified the dead men as Kish Brown, age 44, of Summerfield, Theo Manning, Darrel Manning, and another man known as 'Thumper' or 'Ras.' According to preliminary … Continue reading Clarendon Police responded to quadruple murder at a cook shop in Chapleton.

Concerned citizens were alarmed about medical waste pile-up at the Spanish Town Hospital.

There is great concern about a pile-up of medical waste at the Spanish Town Hospital in St. Catherine and other public health facilities.  The issue was raised by Sydney Rose, Chairman of the St. Catherine Public Health and Sanitation Committee, who told Radio Jamaica News that a foul odor emanated from the area used to store the … Continue reading Concerned citizens were alarmed about medical waste pile-up at the Spanish Town Hospital.