April is being observed as Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, and Medical Officer for St James, Dr Francine Phillips Kelly, is urging women to undergo regular pap smear screenings to support early detection and prevention. Addressing the monthly meeting of the St. James Municipal Corporation on April 9, Dr. Phillips Kelly also encouraged men to play an active role in supporting...

The Catherine Hall Health Centre in St. James, which sustained extensive damage during Hurricane Melissa, is set to reopen in two weeks, restoring access to essential services for the community. Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, made the disclosure during a tour of the facility on Friday (April 10) to get a firsthand look at the...

Completion of the Western Child and Adolescent Hospital in St. James is being targeted for the current financial year, as work continues to advance the project. This was outlined by Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, who highlighted that efforts are being made to accelerate construction, following recent delays. “I had a meeting last week with...

The Ministry of Health and Wellness is now undertaking detailed assessments of more than 100 health centres across the five parishes impacted by Hurricane Melissa, as part of efforts to strengthen the nation’s healthcare infrastructure. Portfolio Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says engineers are on the ground assessing 101 facilities in the affected parishes, with a focus on structural...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, has highlighted the significant expansion of the National Health Fund (NHF), pointing to increased access to medication and broader healthcare support for Jamaicans. Speaking at the official commissioning of a solar system at the NHF pharmaceutical warehouse on Marcus Garvey Drive on Wednesday (April 8), Dr. Tufton said the agency...

A solar energy system has been installed at the National Health Fund (NHF) pharmaceutical warehouse on Marcus Garvey Drive in Kingston. The system, which was officially commissioned into service on Wednesday (April 8), marks a significant step towards boosting energy efficiency and reducing operational costs through renewable solutions. Its acquisition was facilitated through collaboration with United States-based global nonprofit humanitarian...

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) in Hanover will host a community fitness event in Hopewell on Saturday, April 11, aimed at promoting wellness while strengthening ties between residents and the police. The event, dubbed Rise and Move – Hanover Soca Aerobics, is scheduled to begin at 6:30 a.m. at the Hopewell Community and Sports Centre. Admission is free. Speaking to...