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Medical Officer of Health for Westmoreland, Dr. Marcia Graham, addresses the monthly meeting of the Westmoreland Municipal Corporation in Savanna-la-Mar on April 9.

Westmoreland Residents Urged to Guard Against Gastroenterisis

Residents of Westmoreland are being urged to strengthen hygiene practices, following an increase in gastroenteritis across the parish. Medical Officer of Health for Westmoreland, Dr. Marcia Graham, reported that the condition is the only major illness currently trending upwards. “Last...

Medical Officer of Health for Westmoreland, Dr. Marcia Graham, gives remarks during the monthly meeting of the Westmoreland Municipal Corporation in Savanna-la-Mar on April 9.

Residents in Westmoreland Urged to Update Immunisation Records

Mayor of Savanna-la-Mar, Councillor Danree Delancy (standing, second left, front row), and Councillors of the Westmoreland Municipal Corporation, share a moment with Director of the Lake Group of Companies, Michael Lake (third right, front row). The occasion was the Corporation’s monthly meeting on April 9, during which Mr. Lake presented 150 cots to bolster emergency response in the parish.

Lake Group Donates 150 Cots to Boost Westmoreland’s Emergency Response

Executive Director of the National Healthcare Enhancement Foundation, Courtney Cephas.

Jamaicans In Diaspora Encouraged to Channel Donations to Health Sector Through NHEF

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left), addresses a press briefing at the Cornwall Regional Hospital in Montego Bay, St. James, on Thursday (April 9). Joining the Minister is Clinical Coordinator at the Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA), Dr. Delroy Fray.

Cornwall Regional Hospital Bed Capacity Restored to Pre-Hurricane Melissa Levels

Medical Officer of Health for Portland, Dr. Sharon Lewis, presents her report during the Portland Municipal Corporation’s monthly meeting in Port Antonio on Thursday (March 9).

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Portland Health Department Ready for Vaccination Week in The Americas 2026

All is now in place as the Portland Health Department prepares to participate in Vaccination Week in the Americas (VWA) 2026. Organised by the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), this year’s 24th staging of VWA will be observed from April 25 to May 2, alongside the 15th World Immunization Week, under the call to action, ‘Your Decision Makes A Difference....

Medical Officer for St. James Health Services, Dr Francine Phillips Kelly.

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Women Urged to do Regular Pap Smear Screening

April is being observed as Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, and Medical Officer for St James, Dr Francine Phillips Kelly, is urging women to undergo regular pap smear screenings to support early detection and prevention. Addressing the monthly meeting of the St. James Municipal Corporation on April 9, Dr. Phillips Kelly also encouraged men to play an active role in supporting...

Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (second from left), makes a point to Medical Officer of Health for St. James, Dr. Tanique Bailey-Small (second right), during a tour of the Catherine Hall Health Centre in St. James on Friday (April 10), to get a firsthand look at repair works at the facility. Sharing in the conversation are Acting Regional Director, Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA), Deveta McLaren (left) and Parish Manager for the St. James Health Department, Lennox Wallace.

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Catherine Hall Health Centre to Reopen in Two Weeks

The Catherine Hall Health Centre in St. James, which sustained extensive damage during Hurricane Melissa, is set to reopen in two weeks, restoring access to essential services for the community. Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, made the disclosure during a tour of the facility on Friday (April 10) to get a firsthand look at the...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses a press briefing at the Cornwall Regional Hospital (CRH) in St. James on Thursday ( April 9).

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Western Child and Adolescent Hospital Expected to Be Completed This Financial Year

Completion of the Western Child and Adolescent Hospital in St. James is being targeted for the current financial year, as work continues to advance the project. This was outlined by Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, who highlighted that efforts are being made to accelerate construction, following recent delays. “I had a meeting last week with...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton.

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Gov’t Assessing Over 100 Health Centres in Hurricane-Hit Parishes

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, delivers the main address at the official commissioning of the solar system installed at the National Health Fund (NHF) pharmaceutical warehouse on Marcus Garvey Drive on Wednesday (April 8). The installation is expected to improve energy efficiency and lower operational costs.

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Health Minister Highlights Increased Access to Medication Facilitated by the NHF

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...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (third right), is joined by National Health Fund (NHF) Board Chairman Shane Dalling (second left); NHF Chief Executive Officer, Everton Anderson (third left); Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness (second right); and Vice President of Programme Operations at Direct Relief, Genevieve Bitter (right), along with other stakeholders, as they listen to NHF Director of Institutional Benefits, Projects and Maintenance, Richard Allen (left), explain components of the solar system installed at the NHF

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NHF Commissions Solar System at Kingston Warehouse

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...