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

Local Organisations Invited to Drive Healthier Lifestyles Under ‘CARE’ Fund Initiative

Local organisations across Jamaica are being invited to lead efforts in promoting healthier lifestyles through the Government’s $500 million Community Arranged Response Efforts (CARE) Fund initiative, which seeks to prevent illness and strengthen public health at the grassroots level. Speaking...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses the launch of the Chronic Care Connect pilot programme and the Jamaica Moves mobile application (app) at the Social Development Commission (SDC) Complex in Spanish Town, St. Catherine on Wednesday (June 24).

Health Ministry Launches Measures to Strengthen Management of NCDS

Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (fifth left), and 2024 Governor-General's Achievement Award recipient and Vice Chair of the Jamaica Diaspora Taskforce Action Network (JDTAN) Health and Wellness Task Force, Dr. Dahlia Blake (sixth left), share a moment with the medical team at the Diaspora Day of Service at the reopened Catherine Hall Community Health Centre in St. James, on Thursday, June 18.

Jamaican Diaspora Members Reaffirm Support for Healthcare Development

Chief Executive Officer of the Kingston Public Hospital (KPH), Dwayne Francis.

KPH Invites Strategic Partnerships to Enhance Patient Care

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton addresses a ceremony, held on June 19, for the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), with the four Regional Health Authorities and other public bodies, at the AC Marriott Hotel in Kingston, establishing an Accountability Framework aimed at strengthening governance and oversight, financial and procurement accountability, and capacity and performance management.

Accountability Framework Signed With Regional Health Authorities

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Greater Personal Responsibility Needed to Effectively Tackle NCDs – Minister Tufton

Greater personal responsibility and stronger management of public health institutions are needed, if the country is to improve health outcomes and effectively tackle non-communicable diseases (NCDs), says Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton. Speaking at the joint launch of the Chronic Care Connect (CCC) pilot programme and the Jamaica Moves mobile application at the Social Development...

Volunteer dentists and dental students provide oral health assessments and dental care to students during the Jamaica Nurses

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Residents in Westmoreland Benefit from Medical Outreach Mission

Close to 1,000 people in Westmoreland benefited from a two-day medical and humanitarian outreach mission led by the Jamaica Nurses' Association of Florida, that ended on June 18 in Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland. The initiative, held under the banner of the 11th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference, brought together a team of doctors, nurses, dentists and student volunteers from across the United States...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Hon. Krystal Lee (second right), shares a moment with voluntary blood donors at the recent World Blood Donor Day Awards Brunch and official launch of the Lifesavers Club at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in Kingston.

1 week ago Health & Wellness

Health Ministry Promoting Continuous Blood Donation

The Ministry of Health and Wellness is making an appeal for all Jamaicans to donate blood to increase supplies at the National Blood Transfusion Service (NBTS). State Minister, Hon. Krystal Lee, in making the call, said the Ministry is seeking to promote a culture of continuous blood donation to provide a steady supply to meet needs. “We must build a...

1 week ago Health & Wellness

Lifesavers Club Launched to Boost Voluntary Blood Donations

The Ministry of Health and Wellness has officially launched its Lifesavers Club, Jamaica’s national blood donor club, which is intended to build a consistent base of voluntary donors. It will ensure a steady supply of blood at critical times, reducing the reliance on emergency contributions. Addressing the official launch on Sunday (June 14) at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right seated), along with Registrar at the Department of Co-operatives and Friendly Societies, Errol Gallimore, signs a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), during the launch and formal call for proposals under the newly established $500-million Community Arranged Response Efforts (CARE) Fund on Monday (June 15) at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston. Others looking on (from left) are Principal Director in the Ministry, Dr. Kimorley Humphrey; Permanent Secretary, Errol Greene; and Development and Regulation Manager at the Department of Co-operatives and Friendly Societies, Jacqueline Allen.

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Health Ministry Invites Project Proposals Under $500 Million CARE Fund

The Ministry of Health and Wellness has launched a formal call for proposals under the newly established $500-million Community Arranged Response Efforts (CARE) Fund. The initiative aims to empower individuals and groups already doing work to improve health outcomes in communities across the island by providing financial support to expand their efforts. Registered community-based organisations, faith-based entities and other civil...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (back row, left), and State Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Hon. Rhoda Moy Crawford (back row, second right), are photographed with Principal of Cascade Primary and Infant School, Icylyn Bailey (back row, second left); Regional Director for Region 2 in the Ministry, Yasheika Blackwood-Grant, and students of the institution during the unveiling of a sign to commemorate compliance with the National School Nutrition Policy. The school was also presented with a certificate of recognition, recently.

2 weeks ago Health & Wellness

Providing Unhealthy Meals for Children is Comparable to Abuse – Minister

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, is calling on Jamaicans to take children’s nutrition more seriously, arguing that routinely giving them unhealthy foods is comparable to abuse. Speaking recently at Cascade Primary and Infant School in Portland, which was recognised for its 100 per cent compliance with the National School Nutrition Policy, Dr. Tufton said that...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses delegates and other stakeholders at the 18th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James, on June 16.

2 weeks ago Health & Wellness

Health System Rests on Clearly Defined Patient Rights and Duties – Minister

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says that despite challenges, Jamaica’s health system rests on clearly defined patient rights and duties, with safeguards to ensure proper checks and balances. Speaking at the 11th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, St. James, on June 16, Dr. Tufton emphasised the importance of trust, transparency,...