Southern Regional Health Authority

Southern Regional Health Authority As a statutory body of the Ministry of Health, the SRHA ensures efficient health care delivery to re Elizabeth.

The Southern Regional Health Authority is a statutory body of the Ministry of Health. which is responsible for the efficient health care delivery to residents of Manchester, Clarendon and St. As one of four regional health authorities across the island, the SRHA delivers service through a network of 74 health centres, 5 hospitals, 1 community hospital and 2 rural maternity centres.

🦟 Weekly Fogging Schedule 📅 December 22 to 27, 2025The Southern Regional Health Authority will be conducting mosquito fo...
19/12/2025

🦟 Weekly Fogging Schedule
đź“… December 22 to 27, 2025

The Southern Regional Health Authority will be conducting mosquito fogging in communities across Manchester, St. Elizabeth and Clarendon during the week of December 22 to December 27.

Please review the schedule carefully for your area and take the necessary precautions during fogging times. Note that Thursday, December 25 and Friday, December 26 are holidays.

This schedule is proposed and subject to change.đź“Ś
Let us continue to work together to reduce mosquito breeding and protect our communities.

The Clarendon Health Department Mental Health Unit successfully hosted a Parent Mental Health Conference and Sip and Pai...
18/12/2025

The Clarendon Health Department Mental Health Unit successfully hosted a Parent Mental Health Conference and Sip and Paint session on Friday, December 5, 2025, at the May Pen Hospital Conference Room.

Held in collaboration with the National Council on Drug Abuse, Clarendon Unit, the event brought together parents and caregivers for a day of meaningful discussions, practical mental health guidance, and creative expression aimed at promoting emotional wellbeing and resilience.

Participants benefited from informative sessions, open dialogue, and a therapeutic paint and sip activity, all designed to strengthen parenting capacity and support positive mental health outcomes within families.

The Southern Regional Health Authority remains committed to promoting mental wellness and providing supportive services for families across the region.

🦟 Weekly Fogging Schedule: December 15–21, 2025The Southern Regional Health Authority continues its mosquito control act...
17/12/2025

🦟 Weekly Fogging Schedule: December 15–21, 2025

The Southern Regional Health Authority continues its mosquito control activities across Manchester, Clarendon and St. Elizabeth this week.

17/12/2025

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, visited the field hospital at Black River High School on Friday, December 12, where he formally recognised the life saving work of Samaritan’s Purse, an international, nondenominational, evangelical Christian disaster relief organisation.

During the visit, the Minister praised the team for saving lives, transferring critical skills to local healthcare workers, and deploying advanced technology such as oxygen generators and a desalination plant. He also commended Samaritan’s Purse for training Jamaican staff and extending care through the mobile field hospital and community clinics.

The Southern Regional Health Authority reaffirmed its appreciation for partnerships that strengthen emergency response capacity and expand access to quality healthcare services across the region.

14/12/2025

On Friday, December 12, Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. Christopher Tufton, team members from the Black River Hospital in St. Elizabeth and a representative from Samaritan’s Purse, an international disaster relief organisation, toured the hospital to assess two major projects now progressing in parallel.

Work is moving swiftly on the relocation of the field hospital from Black River High School to the hospital compound, with Samaritan’s Purse coordinating construction, technical oversight, and training to ensure local teams are fully equipped to manage operations and maintenance going forward. The relocation is expected to be completed soon.

Equally significant is the restoration of the hospital’s main building, which is on track to be recommissioned in January. Dr. Tufton expressed satisfaction with the pace and quality of work underway, noting the importance of these developments for strengthening healthcare delivery in St. Elizabeth.

This is steady progress for Black River Hospital and a clear demonstration of partnership, planning, and commitment to patient care.

11/12/2025

Raising Awareness in Alston for World AIDS Day

The Health Promotion Unit of the Clarendon Health Department joined students of Alston High School on Monday, December 1 to commemorate World AIDS Day and strengthen community awareness.

As one of our Jamaica Moves schools, Alston High led a spirited march from the campus to Alston Square, encouraging residents to know their HIV status through regular testing and promoting healthier lifestyle choices. Students from the Jamaica Moves club played a key role in engaging community members and sharing vital information.

The team also used the opportunity to educate the public about leptospirosis and the importance of early detection and prevention.

09/12/2025

Newly Renovated A&E Waiting Area Handed Over at Lionel Town Hospital

The upgraded Accident and Emergency Waiting Area at the Lionel Town Hospital was officially handed over on Thursday, December 4.

Minister of State in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Hon. Krystal Lee, delivered the keynote address and commended partners JAMALCO and Cousins Construction Limited for their $6.5 million investment, which has strengthened patient comfort and service delivery at the facility.

The Southern Regional Health Authority extends gratitude to the partners whose collaboration made the renovation possible and reaffirms its dedication to strengthening public healthcare across Clarendon, Manchester and St Elizabeth.

📢 Community NoticeThe Southern Regional Health Authority will continue vector control activities across Manchester, Clar...
08/12/2025

📢 Community Notice

The Southern Regional Health Authority will continue vector control activities across Manchester, Clarendon and St. Elizabeth.

📢 Community Notice

The Southern Regional Health Authority will continue vector control activities across Manchester, Clarendon and St Elizabeth.

🗓️ December 8–14, 2025
âś” Targeted fogging will reduce mosquito breeding.
âś” Residents should keep windows and doors open for best results.

The SRHA is committed to protecting residents from mosquito-borne illnesses such as dengue.

05/12/2025

A Ministry of Health and Wellness Initiative: Supporting Our Healthcare Teams in St. Elizabeth

The Ministry of Health and Wellness, in collaboration with the Southern Regional Health Authority and key government agencies, hosted a Healthcare Workers Support Fair at the Newell Health Centre to assist staff who lost important documents and experienced property damage following Hurricane Melissa.

Representatives from the Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency, the National Housing Trust, the National Land Agency, Tax Administration Jamaica and the Registrar General’s Department provided on-site services to reduce the burden on affected workers.

The SRHA remains committed to caring for its staff, who are the heart of the health system and must be supported as we rebuild.

Scores of healthcare workers from the Southern Regional Health Authority are benefitting from free Government services a...
05/12/2025

Scores of healthcare workers from the Southern Regional Health Authority are benefitting from free Government services at a support fair hosted by the Ministry of Health and Wellness. This is one of the post-hurricane staff welfare initiatives rolled out to assist healthcare workers.

The initiative has been welcomed by employees who are receiving services from the Tax Administration of Jamaica, the National Land Agnecy, the Passport, Immigration & Citizenship Agency, the National Housing Trust and the Registrar General's Department.

They are also benefiting from Justice of the Peace and legal services, psychosocial support, Identification Card services and human resource support.

We are at the Newell Health Centre in St. Elizabeth until 3:00 p.m. Members of the public can also access paid services.


04/12/2025

🌱 Supporting our youngest minds through the recovery process

The Southern Regional Health Authority joined partners at the temporary school space in Black River, bringing structured play therapy to children affected by Hurricane Melissa. Led by Regional Clinical Psychologist Amanda Fraser, the programme engages students ages 3 to 12 through puzzles, role play and interactive activities that help them express emotions, rebuild confidence and cope with recent challenges.

đź’› A special thank you to our educators and parents for trusting us as we provide a safe and nurturing environment for recovery, growth and healing.

This outreach was conducted on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, as part of SRHA’s ongoing post-disaster psychosocial support efforts.

📢 Community NoticeThe Southern Regional Health Authority will continue vector control activities across Manchester, Clar...
03/12/2025

📢 Community Notice

The Southern Regional Health Authority will continue vector control activities across Manchester, Clarendon and St Elizabeth.

🗓️ December 1–7, 2025
âś” Targeted fogging will reduce mosquito breeding.
âś” Residents should keep windows and doors open for best results.

🦟 Stay safe
Use repellents with DEET, picaridin or oil of lemon eucalyptus. Residents with respiratory conditions should stay indoors, close windows, and seek care if symptoms worsen.

The SRHA is committed to protecting residents from mosquito-borne illnesses such as dengue.

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3 Brumalia Road
Mandeville
1876

Opening Hours

Monday 08:30 - 17:00
Tuesday 08:30 - 17:00
Wednesday 08:30 - 17:00
Thursday 08:30 - 17:00
Friday 08:30 - 16:00

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+18769628232

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