Greater personal responsibility and stronger management of public health institutions are needed, if the country is to improve health outcomes and effectively tackle non-communicable diseases (NCDs), says Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton. Speaking at the joint launch of the Chronic Care Connect (CCC) pilot programme and the Jamaica Moves mobile application at the Social Development...

As Kingston Public Hospital (KPH) commemorates 250 years of service to the people of Jamaica, the institution is calling on corporate partners to join its mission to modernise facilities and advance patient care at the nation’s largest public hospital. Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Dwayne Francis, told JIS News that the historic institution continues to play a critical role in Jamaica’s...

The Ministry of Health and Wellness on Friday (June 19), signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the Accountability Framework with four regional health authorities and other public bodies in the health sector. The administrative performance and accountability issues in public health had prompted a focused policy response in three critical areas namely, governance and oversight, financial and procurement accountability, and...

Close to 1,000 people in Westmoreland benefited from a two-day medical and humanitarian outreach mission led by the Jamaica Nurses' Association of Florida, that ended on June 18 in Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland. The initiative, held under the banner of the 11th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference, brought together a team of doctors, nurses, dentists and student volunteers from across the United States...

The Ministry of Health and Wellness is making an appeal for all Jamaicans to donate blood to increase supplies at the National Blood Transfusion Service (NBTS). State Minister, Hon. Krystal Lee, in making the call, said the Ministry is seeking to promote a culture of continuous blood donation to provide a steady supply to meet needs. “We must build a...

The Ministry of Health and Wellness has officially launched its Lifesavers Club, Jamaica’s national blood donor club, which is intended to build a consistent base of voluntary donors. It will ensure a steady supply of blood at critical times, reducing the reliance on emergency contributions. Addressing the official launch on Sunday (June 14) at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in...

The Ministry of Health and Wellness has launched a formal call for proposals under the newly established $500-million Community Arranged Response Efforts (CARE) Fund. The initiative aims to empower individuals and groups already doing work to improve health outcomes in communities across the island by providing financial support to expand their efforts. Registered community-based organisations, faith-based entities and other civil...