Dr Marc A. Ricketts

21/11/2025

Its absolutely important that we boil all drinking water and wash hands.

21/11/2025

This is one of the things I feared. Hand washing and boiling all drinking water is essential l.

Jamaica is now experiencing an outbreak of leptospirosis following Hurricane Melissa, with six suspected deaths so far, Health Minister Dr Christopher Tufton has disclosed. During a press conference this morning, the health minister stated that nine cases of the disease have been confirmed, and there are 28 suspected or probable cases from October 30 to November 20. He said the deaths reported are from the suspected cases.

Read more: https://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/news/20251121/leptospirosis-outbreak-declared-jamaica

09/11/2025

Foreigners seeking U.S. visas might be rejected if they have certain medical conditions, including diabetes or obesity, under a directive from the Trump administration.

02/11/2025

01/11/2025

The Pan American Health Organization and UNICEF have strongly recommended that mothers breastfeed their babies in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, while discouraging humanitarian partners from requesting donations of breast milk substitutes, including infant formulas, follow-up formulas, and powdered milk.

Read more: https://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/news/20251031/paho-and-unicef-say-breast-milk-best-following-disasters-discourage-donation

31/10/2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration says drug makers have recalled more than a half-million bottles of the blood pressure medication prazosin hydrochloride over concerns it may include a cancer-causing chemical. https://cnn.it/49tB5iA

30/10/2025

Or doors are open, here if you need me, either virtually or in-office.
DM me for appointment.

26/10/2025

Keep your heads down, stay safe, stay dry. Looking forward to seeing you when this is all over.

26/10/2025

Keep your heads down, stay safe, stay dry. Looking forward to seeing you after this storm passes.