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

Ground Broken for New State-of-the-Art Brown’s Town Health Centre

Ground has been broken for the construction of a brand-new, state-of-the-art Brown’s Town Health Centre in St. Ann, signalling a major step forward in the Government’s efforts to modernize Jamaica’s primary health care infrastructure. The project is expected to cost...

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

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

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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.

7 months ago Health & Wellness

Retreat Health Centre Upgraded

Retreat Health Centre in St. Mary has been upgraded at a cost of $3.5 million, under the Health and Wellness Ministry’s ‘Operation Refresh’. The facility was handed over by Portfolio Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, on Friday (June 20). The scope of work included the installation of proper signage, air conditioning, wheelchair ramps, increased water storage capacity, repairs to...

Health Education and Promotion Officer for Westmoreland, Gerald Miller.

7 months ago Health & Wellness

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.

7 months ago Health & Wellness

‘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.

7 months ago Health & Wellness

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.

7 months ago Health & Wellness

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.

7 months ago Health & Wellness

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.

7 months ago Health & Wellness

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...