The Ministry of Health and Wellness and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) are collaborating to observe Vaccination Week in the Americas (VWA) from April 26 to May 3, which coincides with World Immunization Week. Aligned with the theme “Immunization for All is Humanly Possible,” this year’s emphasis is on the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines, recognizing that cervical cancer, which...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says the opening of the administrative wing at Cornwall Regional Hospital (CRH) in Montego Bay, St. James, marks a significant milestone in the institution’s journey towards renewal and excellence. Dr. Tufton, who was addressing stakeholders, including business interests, health practitioners, and residents on Thursday (April 24), noted that the opening...

Some 200 students from 13 primary schools across Westmoreland, participated in National School Moves Day, which was held at the Sheffield Primary School in the parish recently, under the theme ‘Strong Bodies, Stronger Minds’. National School Moves Day is a flagship initiative under the Ministry of Health and Wellness’ Jamaica Moves in Schools Programme and aims to reinforce the importance...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has commended the investment in the establishment of a private hospital in Portmore, St. Catherine, that will provide a range of advanced medical services to the residents of the municipality. The Tensie Mae Robinson Medical Complex, located at 9 Cookson Pen on the Braeton Main Road, is a 23-bed facility owned by...

The National Helmet Wearing Coalition (NHWC), in collaboration with the JN Foundation and the National Blood Transfusion Service (NBTS), hosted a blood drive at Cornwall Regional Hospital in Montego Bay, on Saturday, April 12. Held under the theme ‘Rev Up Hope, Give Blood, Save Lives’, the event attracted more than 55 registered participants, including bikers and community supporters, resulting in...

Jamaica is on a path towards fulfilling the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) of reducing the maternal mortality ratio to below 70 per 100,000 live births by 2030, says Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the Hon Christopher Tufton. “Our commitment to reducing maternal mortality and morbidity is evident in the initiatives that prioritise not only quality healthcare services but also equitable...

Hundreds of students, staff and community members from Brown’s Town in St. Ann received free health checks and screenings at a major health fair, held at the Brown’s Town High School on April 8. The event, staged in recognition of World Health Day (April 7), was organised by the school’s Health Advisory Committee to promote healthy living practices among students,...