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Medical Officer of Health for Westmoreland, Dr. Marcia Graham, presents her report gives a report during the Westmoreland Municipal Corporation
Medical Officer of Health for Westmoreland, Dr. Marcia Graham, presents her report gives a report during the Westmoreland Municipal Corporation's monthly meeting in Savanna-la- Mar on May 14. 

Westmoreland Residents Urged to Monitor Health in Fight Against Chronic Illnesses

Residents of Westmoreland are being encouraged to actively monitor their health and embrace healthier lifestyle choices, as part of ongoing efforts to curb the prevalence of chronic illnesses across the parish. The call comes from Westmoreland’s Medical Officer of Health,...
Medical Officer of Health for Westmoreland, Dr. Marcia Graham, presents her report during the Westmoreland Municipal Corporation
Medical Officer of Health for Westmoreland, Dr. Marcia Graham, presents her report during the Westmoreland Municipal Corporation's monthly meeting in Savanna-la- Mar on Thursday (May 14). 

Westmoreland Health Authorities Heighten Hantavirus Surveillance
Parish Manager for the Social Development Commission (SDC) in St. Catherine, Shana-Lee Archibald, speaks at the monthly meeting of the St. Catherine Municipal Corporation, on May 14, in Spanish Town.
Parish Manager for the Social Development Commission (SDC) in St. Catherine, Shana-Lee Archibald, speaks at the monthly meeting of the St. Catherine Municipal Corporation, on May 14, in Spanish Town.

SDC Spearheads Several Community Outreach Activities in St. Catherine
Former Ambassador of Jamaica to Japan, Her Excellency Shorna-Kay Richards (left); Acting Chief Technical Director in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Ambassador Esmond Reid; and Director of Operations and Maintenance at the Western Regional Health Authority, Michelle-Ann Whyte-Chapman, display cheque during a handover ceremony at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade in Kingston on Thursday (May 14). The donation has been made to the Savanna-la-Mar Public General Hospital from the Jamaican Embassy in Japan.
Former Ambassador of Jamaica to Japan, Her Excellency Shorna-Kay Richards (left); Acting Chief Technical Director in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Ambassador Esmond Reid; and Director of Operations and Maintenance at the Western Regional Health Authority, Michelle-Ann Whyte-Chapman, display cheque during a handover ceremony at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade in Kingston on Thursday (May 14). The donation has been made to the Savanna-la-Mar Public General Hospital from the Jamaican Embassy in Japan.

Savanna-La-Mar Hospital Gets Donation for Post-Hurricane Repair
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, makes his contribution to the 2026/27 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 12.
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, makes his contribution to the 2026/27 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 12.

Accountability Measures Across Public Sector to Be Strengthened

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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, makes his contribution to the 2026/27 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (May 12). Looking on is State Minister, Hon. Crystal Lee.
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Care Fund to Support Community Projects Linked to Health Ministry’s Strategies for NCD Prevention

The Ministry of Health and Wellness will be injecting half a billion dollars into an initiative that supports a more family and community-integrated approach to holistic healthcare. Dubbed Community Arranged Response Efforts (CARE) Fund, the initiative aims to support community projects linked to the Ministry’s strategies for non-communicable disease (NCD) prevention over the next two years. Portfolio Minister, Dr. the...
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, makes his contribution to the 2026/27 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (May 12).
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Health Ministry to Develop Social Media Policy for Children and Adolescents

The Ministry of Health and Wellness is looking to develop a comprehensive policy framework to govern the use of social media by children and adolescents. Making his contribution to the 2026/27 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (May 12), Portfolio Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, noted that while social media platforms have transformed communication, networking, and...
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right), officially unveils the Ministry’s Citizens’ Charter and Wait Experience Programme, during a ceremony held on May 13, at the Courtyard by Marriott Hotel in New Kingston. At left is Principal Director at the Ministry, Dr. Kimorley Humphrey.
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Health Ministry Launches Citizens’ Charter and Wait Experience Programme

The Ministry of Health and Wellness has officially launched its Citizens’ Charter and Wait Experience Programme, aimed at improving customer service and strengthening public confidence in the nation’s healthcare system. It is a formal commitment by the Ministry to deliver high-quality, people-centred healthcare services across the island’s more than 300 health centres and 24 public hospitals. Speaking at the launch,...
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. Hon. Christopher Tufton.
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More Jamaicans Benefiting from National Health Fund’s Expanded Coverage

Since 2016, more Jamaicans have been benefiting from the National Health Fund (NHF), as the number of covered illness categories has expanded from 15 to 28. Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, made the disclosure during his 2026/27 Sectoral Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (May 12). “This Government has been more sensitive...
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President of the Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA), Mark Malabver, delivers remarks during the launch of the 2026 Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA)/Sagicor National Athletics Championships on Tuesday (May 12) at the WBC Ben Hawthorne Conference Room in Kingston.
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JTA Explores Critical Illness Insurance Plan

President of the Jamaica Teachers' Association (JTA), Mark Malabver, says the organisation is exploring a critical illness insurance plan, in partnership with the Sagicor Group, to provide additional support for members. Speaking with JIS News during the launch of the JTA/Sagicor National Athletics Championships on May 12, at the WBC Ben Hawthorne Conference Room in Kingston, Mr. Malabver said the...
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, makes his contribution to the 2026/27 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (May 12). Looking on is State Minister, Hon. Crystal Lee.
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Major Health Facilities to Open In 2026/27

Several major health facilities are slated to be opened during fiscal year 2026/27, according to Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton. Making his contribution to the 2026/27 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (May 12), Dr. Tufton said the improved facilities form part of the Government’s commitment to strengthening the country’s healthcare infrastructure....
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