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Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (seated, second right), sign a contract for the new $818.5 million Ocho Rios Health Centre in St. Ann on Friday, (June 27). looking on are (seated from left) North East Regional Health Authority (NERHA) Regional Director, Fabia Lamm; Managing Director of Cenitech Engineering Solutions Limited, George Knight; and Member of Parliament for St. Ann North East, Hon. Matthew Samuda. Also, observing (standing, from left) are Custos Rotulorum of St Ann, Joseph Issa; Board Chairman of the North East Regional Health Authority (NERHA), Laura Heron; Programme Manager for Health Systems Strengthening Programme (HSSP), Orett Clarke; and Mayor of St. Ann — Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (seated, second right), sign a contract for the new $818.5 million Ocho Rios Health Centre in St. Ann on Friday, (June 27). looking on are (seated from left) North East Regional Health Authority (NERHA) Regional Director, Fabia Lamm; Managing Director of Cenitech Engineering Solutions Limited, George Knight; and Member of Parliament for St. Ann North East, Hon. Matthew Samuda. Also, observing (standing, from left) are Custos Rotulorum of St Ann, Joseph Issa; Board Chairman of the North East Regional Health Authority (NERHA), Laura Heron; Programme Manager for Health Systems Strengthening Programme (HSSP), Orett Clarke; and Mayor of St. Ann's Bay, Councillor Michael Belnavis.

Ground Broken For Ocho Rios Health Centre

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton on Friday (June 27) broke ground for the construction of the new $818.5 million Ocho Rios Health Centre in St. Ann. The contract for the construction of state-of-the-art facility, under...

Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses the launch of the Ministry’s “Corporate Wellness Challenge – 2.0 ‘8×8’ Edition”, on June 19 at Devon House in Kingston.

Health Ministry Continues to Promote Healthy Lifestyle Choices to Reduce NCDs

Health Education and Promotion Officer for Westmoreland, Gerald Miller.

Westmoreland Health Unit Encourages Vigilance Against Mosquito Breeding

Health Education and Promotion Officer, Westmoreland Health Department, Gerald Miller.

Westmoreland Health Department Urges Leptospirosis Precautions

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right), and Member of Parliament for St. Mary Western, Hon. Robert Montague, point to a sign at the upgraded Retreat Health Centre in St. Mary, on June 20.

Retreat Health Centre Upgraded

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Health Education and Promotion Officer for Westmoreland, Gerald Miller.

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Parents Urged to Safeguard Children from Household Chemicals

Health Education and Promotion Officer for Westmoreland, Gerald Miller, is urging parents and caregivers to take greater responsibility in safeguarding children from household chemicals, particularly during the upcoming summer break when the risk of accidental poisoning tends to increase. “Despite our efforts… in bringing to the attention of the people of Westmoreland… the seriousness of accidental poisoning and the implication...

Non-Communicable Disease Coordinator at the Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA), Dr. Marcia Johnson-Campbell.

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‘No Woman Should Die from Cervical Cancer’ – WRHA Coordinator

With hundreds of women in Jamaica diagnosed with cervical cancer each year, the Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA) is urging greater uptake of screening to ensure early detection and reduce the number of deaths from this preventable disease. “Cervical cancer is the third most common cancer in women worldwide and also in Jamaica. We think that no woman should really...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses a press briefing during a visit to the Falmouth Health Centre in Trelawny recently.

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138 Health Centres Upgraded Over Past Five Years

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says the Government has upgraded 138 health centres across the island over the past five years as part of the drive to strengthen Jamaica’s primary healthcare system. He informed that the works were carried out at a cost of approximately $3.8 billion. “It's important to note that we're not just...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left), greets Running Events Jamaica Founder, Alfred “Frano” Francis, during Thursday’s (June 19) launch of the Ministry’s ‘Corporate Wellness Challenge – 8×8 Edition’ at Devon House in Kingston. Looking on is Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)/World Health Organization (WHO) Representative to Jamaica, Bermuda and the Cayman Islands, Ian Stein.

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Health Ministry Launches 8×8 Workplace Wellness Challenge

The Ministry of Health and Wellness’ ‘Corporate Wellness Challenge – 8×8 Edition’, launched on Thursday (June 19), aims to reduce the prevalence of modifiable risk factors for non-communicable diseases (NCDs) by promoting wellness in the workplace. Running from July 2025 to February 2026, the eight-month national initiative encourages physical activity, healthy eating, and regular health screenings across Jamaican workplaces. Addressing...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (second right), unveils a plaque at the adoption ceremony for the Kenneth Standard Health Centre, which is based at the University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona Campus, on June 19. Others pictured (from right) are Jamaica’s Consul General (CG) to Miami, Oliver Mair; Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, and Executive Director of the Ministry of Health and Wellness’ Health for Life and Wellness Foundation, Courtney Cephas.

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Kenneth Standard Health Centre Receives Equipment

The Kenneth Standard Health Centre has received medical equipment valued at $3 million, donated by the Jamaican Hi-5K Walk/Run, headed by Jamaica’s Consul General (CG) to Miami, Oliver Mair. Addressing yesterday’s (June 19), handover and adoption ceremony at the Centre, which is based at the University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona Campus, Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the...

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

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Data from JHLS IV to Be Used as Guide by Health Ministry

The Ministry of Health and Wellness is to use data from the fourth Jamaica Health and Lifestyle Survey (JHLS IV) as a guide in formulating policies. The 15-month survey, to be carried out by the University of the West Indies (UWI) Epidemiology Unit, will be used as a guide for the allocation of health resources, and the evaluation of the...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses a Baby-Friendly hospital certification ceremony, held today (June 17) at the AC Mariott Hotel in New Kingston.

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More Women Seek Antenatal Care in First Trimester

There is a marked improvement in the number of women who seek antenatal care in the first trimester, says Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton. Addressing a certification ceremony for four hospitals that have been designated Baby-Friendly, at the AC Mariott Hotel in New Kingston on June 17, he noted that in 2023, 45 per cent...