Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, has committed to providing at least one new operating theatre and facilitating the upgrade of the waiting room at the National Chest Hospital in Kingston. He gave this undertaking following a tour of the institution’s operating theatre and Accident and Emergency Department on Thursday (May 15). Dr. Tufton pointed out...

Medical Officer of Health for Portland, Dr. Sharon Lewis, is imploring persons to adhere to the immunisation schedule to ensure that they receive the most effective protection against a range of serious diseases. Her call is in response to the recent resurgence of vaccine-preventable diseases, such as measles and yellow fever, in several countries. Dr. Lewis, who was addressing a...

The Lupus Foundation of Jamaica team (from left), Director, Cedric McDonald; President, Desiree Tulloch-Reid and Executive Director, Tishauna Mullings, are joined by lupus warrior, Danielle Hall at the Foundation's Strides for Lupus walk held on May 10 in New Kingston. The event aimed to raise awareness about lupus and show support for persons living with the condition.

The vast majority of persons who visit public hospitals and health centres have received care without any negative experience, says Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton. Addressing the observance of International Nurses Day and the launch of National Nurses’ Week, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on May 12, the Minister said last year...

The National School Nutrition Policy, which aims to ensure that children are healthy and ready to learn, is to be implemented in all early-childhood, primary, secondary, and special education schools, both public and private. A copy of the policy, which was recently approved by Cabinet, was tabled in the Senate today (May 9), by Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says that more persons are going to health centres for services. “Our policy is geared towards shifting focus to one where more people will use the community health centres to get service, whether for prevention or basic curative services, rather than always running to the hospital. We are looking at...

The Ministry of Health and Wellness is encouraging churches to begin incorporating more physical activity in their various forms of worship. The call comes against the background of the annual global observation of Move for Health Day on Saturday (May 10). For this year’s commemoration, the Ministry is looking to partner with faith-based organisations (FBO). Portfolio Minister, Dr. the Hon....