President of the Jamaica Teachers' Association (JTA), Mark Malabver, says the organisation is exploring a critical illness insurance plan, in partnership with the Sagicor Group, to provide additional support for members. Speaking with JIS News during the launch of the JTA/Sagicor National Athletics Championships on May 12, at the WBC Ben Hawthorne Conference Room in Kingston, Mr. Malabver said the...

Several major health facilities are slated to be opened during fiscal year 2026/27, according to Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton. Making his contribution to the 2026/27 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (May 12), Dr. Tufton said the improved facilities form part of the Government’s commitment to strengthening the country’s healthcare infrastructure....

The Westmoreland Health Department has partnered with the Caribbean Poison Information Network (CARPIN) to strengthen public education initiatives aimed at reducing incidents of accidental poisoning among children in the parish. Health Promotion and Education Officer for Westmoreland, Gerald Miller, notes that the issue remains a major public health concern and continues to appear in surveillance reports despite ongoing awareness campaigns....

The Government is to launch a multi-sectoral National Menstrual Health Equity pilot initiative involving eight schools and approximately 2,000 girls. The schools will be selected based on the number of Programme of Advancement Through Health and Education (PATH) students enrolled. Outlining the initiative during his contribution to the 2026/2027 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives, on May 12, Minister...

Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, has announced the commencement of a pilot programme this year that will integrate unpaid caregivers into the formal care system for the elderly and persons with disabilities. It is part of a major initiative to train individuals who care for these vulnerable persons in homes and communities across the island. A...

An international recruitment unit has been established to manage the cross-border arrangements to fill vacancies in the health sector and boost human resources. Making the announcement during his contribution to the 2026/27 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 12, Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, informed that establishment of the unit has been...

The Ministry of Health and Wellness is developing a national menopause and andropause policy to address the impacts of the age-related changes, which affect approximately 400,000 Jamaicans. Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, said that the draft is nearly complete, following stakeholder consultations, and is expected to be submitted to Cabinet this month before being sent...