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State Minister in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Hon. Krystal Lee (third left), and Chief Education Officer in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Terry Ann Thomas Gayle (second left), interact with stakeholders, during the Heart Foundation of Jamaica (HFJ) ‘Let’s Implement the National School Nutrition Policy’ Mass Media Campaign Launch, held recently at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in St. Andrew. Sharing the moment (from left) are President of the Paediatric Association of Jamaica, Dr. Ludrick Morris; HFJ Executive Director, Deborah Chen; United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Jamaica Country Representative, Olga Isaza; and Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) Representative for Jamaica, Ian Stein.

HFJ Launches Media Campaign Highlighting Importance of School Nutrition Policy Implementation

The Heart Foundation of Jamaica (HFJ) has launched a mass media campaign underscoring the importance of timely implementation of the Government’s proposed National School Nutrition Policy. The campaign is being implemented in partnership with the Ministry of Health and Wellness;...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, makes a statement in the House of Representatives on October 14, on the vector-control programme.

Health Ministry Continues to Improve Vector-Control Programme

Registered nurses (from left) Shanique Campbell, Dean Palmer and Natena Jones, examine items on display at a booth during the Haematology/Oncology Pink Day Exposition, held at the Mandeville Regional Hospital in Manchester on Tuesday (October 14).

PHOTOS: Mandeville Regional Hospital Hosts Haematology/Oncology Pink Day Exposition

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, provides an update on the current status of dengue in Jamaica, during a statement to the House of Representatives on Tuesday, October 14.

Health Ministry Reports Significant Reduction in Dengue Cases for 2025

Tired employee with a headache working late in the office, showing signs of fatigue and stress.

Clinical Psychologist Draws Attention to Workplace Stressors That Undermine Mental Well-Being

Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (centre), addresses a press briefing held at S Hotel in Montego Bay, St. James, on Thursday (October 9). He is joined by Clinical Coordinator at the Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA), Dr. Delroy Fray (left), and Regional Technical Director at the Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA), Dr. Diane Campbell-Stennett.

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Expansion of Savanna-La-Mar Hospital at Procurement Stage

Work is advanced to facilitate expansion and upgrading works at the Savanna-la-Mar Public General Hospital in Westmoreland. Providing an update during a recent press briefing at the S Hotel in Montego Bay, Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, said that the project, which includes expansion of the Accident and Emergency (A&E) Department and improvements to other...

6 months ago Health & Wellness

Health Ministry Moves Ahead with Plans to Expand Montego Bay Comprehensive Health Centre

The Ministry of Health and Wellness is moving ahead with plans to expand and modernise the Type V Montego Bay Comprehensive Health Centre in St. James, as part of the government’s commitment to enhance and develop Jamaica’s primary healthcare facilities. Portfolio Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, announced that the Ministry has reached an agreement to acquire the lands adjoining...

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (right) along with Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby , walk through sections of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) Wellness in the Park event, held on World Homeless Day, October 10, at the St. William Grant Park in downtown Kingston. The event was hosted by the KSAMC in partnership with the Ministry of Health and Wellness.

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Persons Encouraged to Partner With KSAMC to Feed the Homeless

Members of the public and voluntary organisations interested in providing meals for the homeless, are being encouraged to do so in partnership with the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC). Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby said while the Corporation welcomes community participation in supporting the homeless, all feeding activities should be properly coordinated with the KSAMC. “What we...

6 months ago Health & Wellness

Health Centres in Western Jamaica to Be Revitalised Under ‘Operation Refresh’

The Government is intensifying efforts to modernise primary healthcare facilities across western Jamaica, through the continued rollout of its Operation Refresh programme. The initiative aims to enhance the look, feel and utility of selected health centres across the country. Speaking at a press briefing held at S Hotel in Montego Bay, St. James, on October 9, Health and Wellness Minister,...

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (second right ) engages with patrons during the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) Wellness in the Park event held on World Homeless Day Friday (October 10) at the St. William Grant Park in downtown Kingston. The event was hosted in partnership with the Ministry of Health and Wellness. Sharing in the moment is the Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby (right).

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Jamaicans Urged Not to Abandon Homeless Relatives

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, is appealing to family members not to abandon their homeless relatives on the streets. “We can build more Desmond McKenzie Transitional Centres, we can build more night shelters, but we have to start now to build a culture of personal responsibility where people take responsibility for their loved ones and...

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (second right) engages in conversation with Mental Health Officer, Mischelle Callaghan-Graham (right) during the Clarendon Municipal Corporation’s World Homeless Day observance held at the Old Police Station grounds in May Pen, Clarendon on Friday (October 10). Looking on are Mayor of May Pen, Joel Williams (left) and Councillor for the Palmers Cross Division, Carlene Benjamin.

6 months ago Health & WellnessLocal Government

Clarendon Municipal Corporation Treats Homeless on World Homeless Day

Homeless persons in Clarendon were treated to meals, care packages, health screenings and other social services by the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development, in collaboration with the Clarendon Municipal Corporation, in observance of World Homeless Day. World Homeless Day (October 10) was observed in Jamaica under the theme ‘Bridging Gaps in Homelessness: Connecting Persons to Services and Community...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. The Hon. Christopher Tufton (left), and Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, His Excellency Major General (ret’d) Antony Anderson (right), share lens with RalRosa Foundation Board Members (from second left) Courtni Foster, Kim Watson, Richard Watson, Dr. Jacqueline Watson (President), Nicole Shirley, and Dr. Nicole Kboba. The occasion was a reception hosted by the Foundation in honour of Ambassador Anderson, in Georgetown, Washington DC, on October 1.

6 months ago Health & Wellness

Ministry of Health and Wellness’ Adopt-A-Clinic Programme Gets a Boost

The Ministry of Health and Wellness’ Adopt-a-Clinic Programme recently received a renewed boost with the announcement by President of the RalRosa Foundation, Dr. Jacqueline Watson, that her organisation would extend its adoption of the Golden Spring Health Centre in St. Andrew for an additional three years. Speaking during a reception hosted by the Foundation in honour of Jamaica’s Ambassador to...