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Health Promotion and Education Officer for Westmoreland, Gerald Miller. 
Health Promotion and Education Officer for Westmoreland, Gerald Miller. 

Westmoreland Health Officer Urges Vigilance as Gastroenteritis Season Begins

He cautioned that, if not properly managed, the illness can result in severe dehydration and may prove fatal in young children. Mr. Miller told JIS News that the Health Promotion Unit has remained proactive in disseminating timely and accurate information...
Communications Officer at the Jamaica Red Cross (JRC), Esther Pinnock, addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ on Thursday (October 16), where she outlined activities being held across the island in observance of Red Cross Month 2025, under the theme ‘On the Side of Humanity’.
Communications Officer at the Jamaica Red Cross (JRC), Esther Pinnock, addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ on Thursday (October 16), where she outlined activities being held across the island in observance of Red Cross Month 2025, under the theme ‘On the Side of Humanity’.

Jamaica Red Cross Celebrates 61 Years of Service to the Country
Students at Lystra Primary and Infant School in Somerset, St. Thomas, participate in a physical activity session during the launch of a citrus orchard project at the institution. The initiative, implemented under the Ministry of Health and Wellness’ ‘Jamaica Moves in Schools’ programme, was officially launched on Tuesday (October 14).
Students at Lystra Primary and Infant School in Somerset, St. Thomas, participate in a physical activity session during the launch of a citrus orchard project at the institution. The initiative, implemented under the Ministry of Health and Wellness’ ‘Jamaica Moves in Schools’ programme, was officially launched on Tuesday (October 14).

Lystra Primary and Infant School Establishes Citrus Orchard Under ‘Jamaica Moves’ Initiative
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, provides an update on the status of dengue in Jamaica during a statement to the House of Representatives on Tuesday, October 14.
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, provides an update on the status of dengue in Jamaica during a statement to the House of Representatives on Tuesday, October 14.

Health Ministry Expands Vector Control Measures Amid Mosquito Surge
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.
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

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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 & Wellness

Health Ministry Continues to Improve Vector-Control Programme

The Ministry of Health and Wellness continues to enhance its vector-control programme in response to increased mosquito population. Portfolio Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, provided an update in a statement to the House of Representatives on October 15. “Our vector workers have been actively engaged in the field with the intensification of adulticiding and larviciding activities in response to...
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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 & Wellness

Health Ministry Reports Significant Reduction in Dengue Cases for 2025

The Ministry of Health and Wellness is reporting a significant reduction in confirmed dengue-related cases, to date, in 2025, compared to the corresponding period in 2024. This was disclosed by Portfolio Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, in a statement to the House of Representatives on Tuesday (October 14). Dr. Tufton stated that, based on data from the National Surveillance...
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Tired employee with a headache working late in the office, showing signs of fatigue and stress.
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Clinical Psychologist Draws Attention to Workplace Stressors That Undermine Mental Well-Being

Clinical Psychologist at Bellevue Hospital, Jesutofunmi Simpson, is drawing attention to the overlooked workplace stressors actively undermining the mental well-being of the working-class community. Mrs. Simpson specifically highlighted economic struggles, a lack of job satisfaction, and micromanagement from supervisors as key factors driving stress and dissatisfaction among employees. “If your bills are $100,000 and you're making $80,000, you're going to...
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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...
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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.
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...
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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...
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