The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, is taking steps to tackle antimicrobial resistance (AMR) as a critical measure in safeguarding the country’s food security. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Floyd Green, said that the Veterinary Services Division, through its surveillance, monitoring and laboratory services, is ensuring that the country’s food supply is free from antibiotic residue, pesticides, hormones, and environmental contaminants...

Acting Chief Executive Officer, University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI), Fitzgerald Mitchell (left), along with (from second left), Nurse Manager, Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and Recovery Room, UHWI, Marsha Downer-Campbell; Representative from Medical Link Limited, Paula Walker; Board Chairman, UHWI, Wayne Chai Chong; Chief Executive Officer, Medical Link Limited, Lainsworth Walker, and Head of the ICU UHWI, Dr. Kelvin...

Legislation is to be amended to provide prescriptive rights to advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs). Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, said Cabinet has given approval for the issuance of drafting instructions to the Chief Parliamentary Counsel for amendments to the Nurses and Midwives Act and the Pharmacy Act to accommodate the registration and licensure of...

The Ministry of Health and Wellness is urging suppliers to be more proactive in sourcing critical medical equipment, to improve the capacity of the public health system to preserve life. Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, made the call at a discussion forum with suppliers, dubbed ‘Improving Service Delivery in the Public Health System’, on November...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Hon. Marsha Smith (right), cuts the ribbon to open the Lara Otunla Counselling Centre, located at the Foundation for International Self Help (FISH) Clinic in Kingston, on November 15. Sharing in the ribbon-cutting exercise (from left) are Manager for the Counselling Centre, Angelica Dalrymple; and Board of Management Chair, Candice...

The Ministry of Health & Wellness wishes to advise of the following precautions to take following the passage of the rain associated with Cyclone number 22: GOING OUTSIDE • Do not go outside until necessary. • Wear water boots or closed shoes when going outdoors. • Wear gloves when clearing debris or disposing of dirty water. • If you get...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says Jamaica is currently experiencing a transformation of its health sector that has not been seen since 1962 or maybe at any time in its history. Dr. Tufton, who was addressing health practitioners and other stakeholders on day one of the 14th Annual National Health Research Conference, at the AC...

Two pieces of legislation that will integrate the National Family Planning Board and the National Council on Drug Abuse into the Ministry of Health and Wellness were laid before the Senate today (November 17). The National Council on Drug Abuse (Repeal) Bill 2023 and the National Family Planning Board (Repeal) Bill 2023 were piloted by Acting Leader of Government Business...

The St. Catherine-based Ewarton Health Centre, through a multi-partnership, is now operating a child-friendly space, which is equipped to serve the mental health needs of young people, particularly those who experience trauma. This results from a collaboration among the Ministry of Health and Wellness, the Government’s initiative – Child Protection Compact (CPC), and the Government of the United States (US)....