#EyeOnMelissa: Health centres remain closed, hospitals open
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Ministry of Health and Wellness says health centres across the island remain closed due to the passage of Hurricane Melissa, however, public hospitals remain open.
The ministry, in a media release on Monday, said all primary care services are suspended and patients with appointments are asked to be in touch with their health centre later this week to reschedule appointments.
Meanwhile, individuals with chronic illnesses such as diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease and asthma are reminded to have adequate supplies of medication and if they have to evacuate their homes, that they take their medications with them to their place of shelter.
They are also being urged to continue taking their medications as prescribed by the doctor while away from home. Pregnant women who are within one month of their delivery date should relocate to family or friends who are near a hospital or delivery centre.
