The Government remains steadfast in its commitment to implement policies and strategies that advance and prioritise mental wellness, while directly addressing the root cause of violence in the society. Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, said this is a critical component of a comprehensive strategy to foster peace and effectively resolve conflicts within the society. “The Government is,...

The Greater Portmore Health Centre in St. Catherine is being upgraded to a Type 5 (Comprehensive) facility with state-of-the-art features to enhance healthcare delivery to residents. Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, on Wednesday (Dec. 11), signed the $660 million contract and broke ground for the expansion works. The project is being undertaken as part of...

Several health centres in St. James Southern are to benefit from upgrading works, says Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister (West) and Member of Parliament (MP), Hon. Homer Davis. The MP was making his contribution to the 2024/25 Constituency Debate in the House of Representatives, recently. He said Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher...

The National Health Fund (NHF) has donated an ultrasound machine valued at US$96,356 to the Foetal Diagnosis and Therapy Unit at the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI). The machine will provide advanced imaging to check on the health of the baby and ensure greater accuracy in detecting, diagnosing and treating complications to improve antenatal care. Addressing the handover...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says the Government is making crucial investments in the health sector to respond to the needs of Jamaicans more effectively. Minister Tufton, who was addressing Monday’s (December 9) Round-Table Policy discussion at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Mona campus, cited the multibillion-dollar Health System Strengthening Programme (HSSP) as...

The Ministry of Health & Wellness wishes to inform the public that health facilities islandwide have begun to operate under emergency protocols, due to junior doctors calling in sick. This means that while emergency rooms remain open, outpatient services and elective surgeries have been significantly scaled down or otherwise suspended. Primary care facilities (health centres) have also been affected. So...

Food safety standards in Jamaica are set to be revolutionised with the launch of the Food Hygiene Bureau’s Safe Bites Eateries Award.  The launch took place at the Cardiff Hotel and Spa in St. Ann’s Bay on December 4.  The initiative, described as an ‘Excellence Award’, aims to recognise and certify restaurants, hotels, guest houses and cafes, among other establishments...