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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).
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).

Gov’t Advancing Plans for Kingston Public Hospital Redevelopment

The Government is moving forward with plans to construct a new Kingston Public Hospital (KPH), the largest multidisciplinary facility in the public health system. “I am happy to announce that we have now identified lands for lease to purchase and...
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, delivers the keynote address at the reopening of the Toll Gate Health Centre in Clarendon, following refurbishing works under Operation Refresh.
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, delivers the keynote address at the reopening of the Toll Gate Health Centre in Clarendon, following refurbishing works under Operation Refresh.

Healthcare Workers Urged to Embrace Empathy, Compassion
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton,.
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton,.

Debate Soon on New Tobacco Control Bill
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (third right), cuts the ribbon to officially open the Elaine Allen-Bradley Paediatric Foundation Physiotherapy Unit in Negril , Westmoreland, on June 3. Also participating are (from left) General Manager of Riu Tropical Bay Negril, Julia Casas; General Manager at Riu Negril, Luis Suarez; Project Manager at the Elaine Allen-Bradley Paediatric Orthotic Foundation clinic, Tashel Herbert; Corporate Social Responsibility Manager of Riu Jamaica, Crisina Campbell;Corporate Social Responsibility Manager Riu Americas, Jorge Vieyra; Director of the Elaine Allen-Bradley Paediatric Orthotic Foundation clinic, Elaine Allen-Bradley and Orthotic Specialist, Dr. Dawn Turner.
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (third right), cuts the ribbon to officially open the Elaine Allen-Bradley Paediatric Foundation Physiotherapy Unit in Negril , Westmoreland, on June 3. Also participating are (from left) General Manager of Riu Tropical Bay Negril, Julia Casas; General Manager at Riu Negril, Luis Suarez; Project Manager at the Elaine Allen-Bradley Paediatric Orthotic Foundation clinic, Tashel Herbert; Corporate Social Responsibility Manager of Riu Jamaica, Crisina Campbell;Corporate Social Responsibility Manager Riu Americas, Jorge Vieyra; Director of the Elaine Allen-Bradley Paediatric Orthotic Foundation clinic, Elaine Allen-Bradley and Orthotic Specialist, Dr. Dawn Turner.

Negril Paediatric Orthotic Clinic Renamed In Honour of Founder
Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (seventh right), and Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Matthew Samuda (fourth left), are joined by other stakeholders, as they cut the ribbon to mark the official opening of the new $383 million St. Ann Health Department Administrative Building on Friday (June 6).
Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (seventh right), and Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Matthew Samuda (fourth left), are joined by other stakeholders, as they cut the ribbon to mark the official opening of the new $383 million St. Ann Health Department Administrative Building on Friday (June 6).

New Administrative Building for St. Ann Health Department Opens

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Regional Director at the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information - Region Three , Karlene Segree addresses the audience during the recent Child Conversation Wellness Bench Lyme event, which was held at Holiday Haven Resort in Runaway Bay, St. Ann.
EducationHealth & Wellness

Education and Health Ministries Host Wellness Bench Lyme

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

Toll Gate Health Centre Revitalised under ‘Operation Refresh’

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...
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Director, Health Promotion and Protection in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dr. Simone Spence (left), in conversation with Country Representative, United Nations Children
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Front-of-Package Warning Labels to Help Persons Make Healthier Food Choices

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

Gov’t’s $1b ‘Operation Refresh’ Enhances Over 20 Health Centres Since Launch

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...
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left), shows Parish Manager at Westmoreland Public Health Services, Novlin Little (right), and Medical Officer of Health for Westmoreland, Dr. Marcia Graham (centre) plans for the expansion of the Little London Health Centre. Occasion was a tour of the facility by the Minister on Tuesday (June 3).
Health & Wellness

Little London Health Centre to be Expanded Under Operation Refresh

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...
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The Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information continues to reiterate the need for students to reduce sugar consumption.
EducationHealth & WellnessYouth

Schools Reminded to Adhere to Guidelines for Beverages

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...
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