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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left), shows Parish Manager at Westmoreland Public Health Services, Novlin Little (right), and Medical Officer of Health for Westmoreland, Dr. Marcia Graham (centre) plans for the expansion of the Little London Health Centre. Occasion was a tour of the facility by the Minister on Tuesday (June 3).
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left), shows Parish Manager at Westmoreland Public Health Services, Novlin Little (right), and Medical Officer of Health for Westmoreland, Dr. Marcia Graham (centre) plans for the expansion of the Little London Health Centre. Occasion was a tour of the facility by the Minister on Tuesday (June 3).

Little London Health Centre to be Expanded Under Operation Refresh

The Little London Health Centre in Westmoreland is to undergo expansion works under the Ministry of Health and Wellness’s Operation Refresh initiative. Portfolio Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, made the disclosure to JIS News, during a tour of the...
The Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information continues to reiterate the need for students to reduce sugar consumption.
The Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information continues to reiterate the need for students to reduce sugar consumption.

Schools Reminded to Adhere to Guidelines for Beverages
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, delivers the keynote address at the reopening of the Toll Gate Health Centre in Clarendon on May 30, following refurbishing works under Operation Refresh. The facility now boasts air conditioning, fresh paint, tiling, new windows, and other improvements. Operation Refresh is a one-billion-dollar programme aimed at sprucing up select health facilities.
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, delivers the keynote address at the reopening of the Toll Gate Health Centre in Clarendon on May 30, following refurbishing works under Operation Refresh. The facility now boasts air conditioning, fresh paint, tiling, new windows, and other improvements. Operation Refresh is a one-billion-dollar programme aimed at sprucing up select health facilities.

PHOTOS: Opening of Toll Gate Health Centre
Founder, Caribbean Front Desk (CFD), Dr. Duane Chambers.
Founder, Caribbean Front Desk (CFD), Dr. Duane Chambers.

Big Boost for Health and Wellness Tourism
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left), and Chief Executive Officer at the May Pen Hospital in Clarendon, Eugena Clarke-James (right), tour the hospital on Friday (May 30). The tour is part of the Ministry’s Health System Strengthening Programme and Operation Refresh, which focuses on upgrading hospitals and community health centres to enhance service delivery and improve patient care.
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left), and Chief Executive Officer at the May Pen Hospital in Clarendon, Eugena Clarke-James (right), tour the hospital on Friday (May 30). The tour is part of the Ministry’s Health System Strengthening Programme and Operation Refresh, which focuses on upgrading hospitals and community health centres to enhance service delivery and improve patient care.

Major Infrastructure Works in Progress at May Pen Hospital

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Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Errol Greene
Health & Wellness

Jamaica Invites Fellow PAHO Members to Join Wellness Journey

Jamaica has invited fellow members of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) to join the country on its wellness journey. The invitation came from Head of Jamaica’s Delegation, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health and Wellness (MOHW), Errol Greene, who addressed a recent meeting of the delegation of Member States of the Americas, at the 78th World Health Assembly...
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Health & WellnessPress Release

ALERT: Reduce Saharan Dust Exposure

With another wave of the Saharan Dust expected to affect the island starting on Monday, June 2, the Ministry of Health and Wellness is again reminding members of the public to reduce their exposure to the dust. Excess exposure to the dust particles can have severe health effects, including increased risk of respiratory and related illness, such as asthma, chronic...
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left), listens to remarks from Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Princess Margaret Hospital, Kameisha Thomas (2nd right), during a tour of the facility in St. Thomas on May 29. At right is Senior Medical Officer, Dr. Dwight Whittle; while Director of Nursing Services, Nadine Anderson Lawrence (3rd right); and Member of Parliament for St. Thomas Eastern, Dr. Michelle Charles, listen in. The Minister’s visit was to see first-hand, the progress of ongoing upgrades at the hospital and announce plans for future developments.
Health & Wellness

St. Thomas Health Services Expanding to Meet Needs of Growing Parish

With major infrastructure projects underway across St. Thomas, the Jamaican Government is ensuring that the parish’s health infrastructure keeps pace with the developments. “St. Thomas is taking off in a really significant way… and in health, we have to also prepare for that,” said Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, during a visit to the Princess...
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (centre); Member of Parliament for St. Thomas Eastern, Dr. Michelle Charles, and Medical Officer of Health for St. Thomas, Dr. D
Health & Wellness

Princess Margaret Hospital Poised for Upgrading to a Type B Facility

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, has announced that Princess Margret Hospital in St. Thomas is being positioned for upgrading to a Type B facility, aligning with the parish’s overall growth trajectory. Dr. Tufton conducted a high-level tour of the hospital on Thursday (May 29) as part of the Ministry’s continued review of healthcare infrastructure across...
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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (left), is photographed inside the ambulance donated to the Portland Infirmary by the Culture, Health, Arts, Sports, and Education (CHASE) Fund on May 21. At right is CHASE Fund Chief Executive Officer, Wilford “Billy” Heaven.
CommunityDevelopmentHealth & WellnessLocal Government

CHASE Fund Donates Fully Equipped Ambulance to Portland Infirmary

A fully equipped ambulance is now in service at the Portland Infirmary, enhancing the institution’s ability to respond to emergencies. The vehicle, donated by the Culture, Health, Arts, Sports and Education (CHASE) Fund, was handed over on May 21. It is the third ambulance CHASE has donated to an infirmary. Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie,...
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Health & WellnessPress Release

Jamaicans Encouraged to Reduce Saharan Dust Exposure

The Ministry of Health & Wellness is cautioning members of the public to guard against the effects of the Saharan dust that is currently affecting the island. Excess exposure to the dust particles can have severe health effects, including increased risk of respiratory and related illness, such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder and respiratory infection and allergies. Skin and...
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