Tag: MAJ

Caribbean doctors call for greater awareness, urgent action on climate change

August 6, 2023

A group of leading Caribbean medical professionals is sounding the alarm on climate change. The President of the Medical Association of Jamaica has been especially vocal recently. The Caribbean Health Alliance for Climate Action is calling for greater awareness of the impacts of climate change on our health and – yes, “the entire Jamaica needs to act.” … More Caribbean doctors call for greater awareness, urgent action on climate change

COVID-19 in Jamaica, Physical Distancing, and a Tale of Two Press Briefings tv

April 10, 2020

Here are a couple of useful websites, before I forget to share them: This one is for people to do a self-assessment for COVID-19, and for employers to check on employees’ status. There is another general one that is updated with local and global states, where you should self-report if you have arrived in Jamaica … More COVID-19 in Jamaica, Physical Distancing, and a Tale of Two Press Briefings tv

Postscript: On Eating Ganja Cakes and Cookies – Be Careful!

April 15, 2017

This is a quick postscript to my earlier blog with the Medical Association of Jamaica’s (MAJ) press release. I had a response from a Negril hotelier that I wanted to share with you. I do hope the MAJ and the Ministry of Health will look into this as soon as possible, before major problems result. … More Postscript: On Eating Ganja Cakes and Cookies – Be Careful!

Medical Association of Jamaica Concerned About Health Impacts of Ganja on our Youth

April 12, 2017

The topic of ganja is never far from the news in Jamaica. Ganja is our word for marijuana. It is now a minor ticketable offence to possess two ounces of ganja under the Dangerous Drugs (Amendment) Act of 2015. Cultivation of five or fewer plants in any one household is also allowed; and Rastafarians may use … More Medical Association of Jamaica Concerned About Health Impacts of Ganja on our Youth

This Week Is National Fibroid Awareness Week – And This Is Important

May 17, 2016

“Get informed. Take Control. Tell a Friend.” This was the advice given by Lisa-Ann Ogilvie, Founder of Caribbean Woman Addressing Uterine Fibroids and Project Manager at The Caribbean Events Group. We were at the launch of the first National Fibroid Awareness Week (March 15 – 21) – a friendly gathering with a slightly informal feel, despite the … More This Week Is National Fibroid Awareness Week – And This Is Important