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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses a press briefing during a visit to the Falmouth Health Centre in Trelawny, on Friday (June 13).
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses a press briefing during a visit to the Falmouth Health Centre in Trelawny, on Friday (June 13).

Falmouth Health Centre to Be Expanded

The Falmouth Health Centre in Trelawny is to be expanded as part of the Ministry of Health and Wellness’ Operation Refresh initiative. This was stated by Portfolio Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, during a press briefing at the Centre...
Phlebotomist at the National Blood Transfusion Service (NBTS) on Slipe Pen Road in Kingston, Zendeen Dunbar Rowland (left), interacts with Janel Walker as she donates blood at the NBTS on Friday (June 13). The exercise was part of a national blood drive organised by the Ministry of Health and Wellness and the NBTS, ahead of World Blood Donor Day 2025 on Saturday (June 14) under the theme ‘Give Blood, Give Hope: Together We Save Lives’.
Phlebotomist at the National Blood Transfusion Service (NBTS) on Slipe Pen Road in Kingston, Zendeen Dunbar Rowland (left), interacts with Janel Walker as she donates blood at the NBTS on Friday (June 13). The exercise was part of a national blood drive organised by the Ministry of Health and Wellness and the NBTS, ahead of World Blood Donor Day 2025 on Saturday (June 14) under the theme ‘Give Blood, Give Hope: Together We Save Lives’.

World Blood Donor Day National Blood Drive (PHOTOS)
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (second left), converses with (from left) Senior Medical Officer, Kingston and St. Andrew Health Department, South East Regional Health Authority (SERHA), Dr. Susan Strachan-Johnson; Operations Manager, Slipe Pen Road Comprehensive Health Centre, Lorna Watson; and Parish Manager, Kingston and St. Andrew Health Services, Mark Martin, during a tour of the facility on Thursday (June 12).
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (second left), converses with (from left) Senior Medical Officer, Kingston and St. Andrew Health Department, South East Regional Health Authority (SERHA), Dr. Susan Strachan-Johnson; Operations Manager, Slipe Pen Road Comprehensive Health Centre, Lorna Watson; and Parish Manager, Kingston and St. Andrew Health Services, Mark Martin, during a tour of the facility on Thursday (June 12).

Major Upgrades Planned for Slipe Pen Road Health Centre in Kingston
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second right), speaks to Prosthetic Technician, Jerome Walters (left), about the process of creating prostheses, during a visit to the Surgix Prosthetics Clinic at the Sir John Golding Rehabilitation Centre in St. Andrew on Wednesday (June 11). Joining in the interaction are Managing Director at Surgix Jamaica Limited, Dr. Winfield Boban (left) and Member of Parliament for St. Thomas Western, James Robertson.
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second right), speaks to Prosthetic Technician, Jerome Walters (left), about the process of creating prostheses, during a visit to the Surgix Prosthetics Clinic at the Sir John Golding Rehabilitation Centre in St. Andrew on Wednesday (June 11). Joining in the interaction are Managing Director at Surgix Jamaica Limited, Dr. Winfield Boban (left) and Member of Parliament for St. Thomas Western, James Robertson.

Gov’t to Address Rise in Amputations
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon Christopher Tufton.
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon Christopher Tufton.

Gov’t Developing Health Programme to Support Wellness for Older Adults

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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses Wednesday’s (June 11) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.
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Health Ministry Appoints 10-Member AI-Tech Expert Council

The Ministry of Health and Wellness has appointed a 10-member Artificial Intelligence Technology Enhanced Care for Health (AI-TECH) Expert Council, to secure the future of Jamaica’s health services delivery. Addressing Wednesday’s (June 11) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House, Portfolio Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, said the appointment follows the tabling of the AI in Healthcare: Concept Paper for...
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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second right), looks on as New Limb, New Life beneficiary, Dalvarine Bruce Pearce (left), tries out her prosthetic limb. Also observing are Physiotherapist, Adria Sterling-Campbell (second left); Member of Parliament for St. Thomas Western, Hon. James Robertson (fourth left); and Prosthetic Technician, Jerome Walters Prosthetic Technician, Jerome Walters (right). Occasion was a visit by the Prime Minister to the Surgix Prosthetics Clinic at the Sir John Golding Rehabilitation Centre in St. Andrew on Wednesday (June 11).
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Woman Who Lost Leg in Motor Vehicle Accident Gets Prosthetic Limb

The Government’s New Limb, New Life programme, which provides prostheses for persons aged 13 to 60 years, continues to positively impact the lives of Jamaicans who have lost limbs due to accidents and disease. Fifty-one-year-old mother, Dalvarine Bruce Pearce, who lost her left leg due to injuries sustained in a motor-vehicle accident in February 2024, is the latest beneficiary under...
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses Wednesday’s (June 11) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.
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Food Handlers’ Permit Validity Extended to Two Years

Food handlers’ permits will have a two-year validity period, effective January 1, 2026. This forms part of the Environmental Health Unit’s overhaul of the National Food Handlers’ Training and Certification Programme. Addressing Wednesday’s (June 11) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House, Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, shared that more than 300,000 Jamaicans apply for and...
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses Wednesday’s (June 11) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.
Health & Wellness

NHF Responding More to Needs of Jamaicans

The National Health Fund (NHF) has been responding more to the needs of the Jamaican population, says Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton. Addressing Wednesday’s (June 11) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House, he shared that prior to 2016, the NHF was issuing fewer than one million prescriptions each year. “Last year, NHF issued some three...
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, makes his contribution to the 2025/26 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (June 10).
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27 New Operating Theatres for Hospitals Over Two Years

With the new buildout of the health infrastructure, another 27 new operating theatres will be added to hospitals over the next two years. Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, made the announcement during his contribution to the 2025/26 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives, on Tuesday (June 10). “That’s a 37 per cent increase in...
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, makes his contribution to the 2025/26 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives, on Tuesday (June 10).
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Partnership with Cuba Will Continue – Health Minister

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says the Government is committed to continuing its Cuban partnership, as these arrangements have been of significant benefit over the years. “I want to just say very clearly that we value the partnership with Cuba. We value their contribution; we currently have 88 Cuban doctors and 199 nurses here. I...
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, makes his contribution to the 2025/26 Sectoral debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (June 10).
Health & Wellness

More Jamaicans Visiting Clinics Than Hospitals

More Jamaicans are taking advantage of the primary healthcare system with a greater number of visits to clinics than hospitals in 2024, says Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton. Dr. Tufton informed that over the last year, the public health system saw some 3,046,946 visits – 1,892,106 to health centres and 1,154,840 to hospitals. “This is...
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