The Ministry of Health and Wellness is now undertaking detailed assessments of more than 100 health centres across the five parishes impacted by Hurricane Melissa, as part of efforts to strengthen the nation’s healthcare infrastructure. Portfolio Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says engineers are on the ground assessing 101 facilities in the affected parishes, with a focus on structural...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, has highlighted the significant expansion of the National Health Fund (NHF), pointing to increased access to medication and broader healthcare support for Jamaicans. Speaking at the official commissioning of a solar system at the NHF pharmaceutical warehouse on Marcus Garvey Drive on Wednesday (April 8), Dr. Tufton said the agency...

A solar energy system has been installed at the National Health Fund (NHF) pharmaceutical warehouse on Marcus Garvey Drive in Kingston. The system, which was officially commissioned into service on Wednesday (April 8), marks a significant step towards boosting energy efficiency and reducing operational costs through renewable solutions. Its acquisition was facilitated through collaboration with United States-based global nonprofit humanitarian...

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) in Hanover will host a community fitness event in Hopewell on Saturday, April 11, aimed at promoting wellness while strengthening ties between residents and the police. The event, dubbed Rise and Move – Hanover Soca Aerobics, is scheduled to begin at 6:30 a.m. at the Hopewell Community and Sports Centre. Admission is free. Speaking to...

The Ministry of Health and Wellness recently hosted a week of activities and strategic health initiatives, aimed at raising awareness about Tuberculosis (TB) in Jamaica. Speaking in an interview with JIS News, Programme Development Officer for the HIV/STI/TB Unit, Dr. Haneef Wilson, said the week was dedicated to reinforcing the commitment of the Ministry to ending TB as a public...

Inter-Agency Reproductive Health (IARH) and Dignity Kits that were designed to support maternal, newborn, and personal health services across Jamaica have been officially handed over to the Ministry of Health and Wellness. The items include four IARH Kit 6A, containing medical equipment for regular deliveries; four IARH Kit 6B, with medicines and disposables for regular deliveries; four IARH Kit 11A,...

The St. Thomas-based Karing Hearts Foundation has helped to make Easter a little brighter for children of Bath, through the donation of care packages containing food, clothing and other essential items. The presentation was made on Wednesday (April 1) at the Bath Primary School and benefited students from the institution as well as Bath Basic School. Speaking with JIS News,...