A new administrative building for the St. Ann Health Department, constructed at a cost of $383 million was officially opened on Friday (June 6), by Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton. The 10,160 square foot facility was funded by the Ministry of Health and Wellness and the National Health Fund (NHF), which contributed $100 million to...

The Ministry of Health and Wellness, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information recently hosted a Child Conversation Wellness Bench Lyme event to educate teenagers on stress management and prioritizing their mental well-being. The event was hosted at the Holiday Haven in Runaway Bay, St. Ann, where students from various schools were engaged in a number...

The Toll Gate Health Centre in Clarendon has been revitalised under the Ministry of Health and Wellness’ ‘Operation REFRESH’ initiative, marking a significant milestone in the Government’s ongoing effort to strengthen primary healthcare delivery islandwide. The renovation included the installation of new windows and bathroom facilities, along with full air-conditioning and a reinforced tiled floor. Additional upgrades will include an...

The Government remains committed to introducing front-of-package warning labelling as a policy tool to support healthier food choices, says Director, Health Promotion and Protection in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dr. Simone Spence. However, Dr. Spence informed that no final decision has yet been made regarding the specific format that will be adopted. “We are continuing to examine the...

More than 20 health centres have benefited from improvements under the Government’s $1 billion ‘Operation Refresh’ initiative since its launch last year. This was disclosed by Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, during a JIS News interview on Tuesday (June 3) following a tour of the Little London Health Centre in Westmoreland, which is also slated...

The Little London Health Centre in Westmoreland is to undergo expansion works under the Ministry of Health and Wellness’s Operation Refresh initiative. Portfolio Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, made the disclosure to JIS News, during a tour of the facility on June 3. “We're going to be expanding to the back where we have space to create some more...

The Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information (MOESYI) is reminding schools across the country about the importance of adhering to the Interim Guidelines for Beverages in Schools. In partnership with the Ministry of Health and Wellness (MOHW), the Education Ministry implemented guidelines, which came into effect January 1, 2019. They serve as a vital tool for promoting student health...