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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.
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.

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

Data from JHLS IV to Be Used as Guide by Health Ministry
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses a Baby-Friendly hospital certification ceremony, held today (June 17) at the AC Mariott Hotel in New Kingston.
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses a Baby-Friendly hospital certification ceremony, held today (June 17) at the AC Mariott Hotel in New Kingston.

More Women Seek Antenatal Care in First Trimester
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, converses with Acting Senior Medical Officer of Health for Kingston and St. Andrew, Dr. Susan Strachan-Johnson, during a recent tour of the Slipe Pen Road Comprehensive Health Centre in Kingston.
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, converses with Acting Senior Medical Officer of Health for Kingston and St. Andrew, Dr. Susan Strachan-Johnson, during a recent tour of the Slipe Pen Road Comprehensive Health Centre in Kingston.

Jamaicans Urged to Get Yellow Fever Vaccine Before Travelling to Endemic Countries
Student Volunteer from Caribbean Health Outreach (CHO), Siri Rao (left), conducts an eye exam on Brownsville Primary School student, Jenneil Taylor, during the annual
Student Volunteer from Caribbean Health Outreach (CHO), Siri Rao (left), conducts an eye exam on Brownsville Primary School student, Jenneil Taylor, during the annual 'Healthy Days' health fair in Cascade, Hanover, on Wednesday, June 11.

Hanover Residents Benefit from Health Fair

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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses a press briefing during a visit to the Falmouth Health Centre in Trelawny, on Friday (June 13).
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Falmouth Health Centre to Be Expanded

The Falmouth Health Centre in Trelawny is to be expanded as part of the Ministry of Health and Wellness’ Operation Refresh initiative. This was stated by Portfolio Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, during a press briefing at the Centre on Friday (June 13). “This facility needs more space. Everybody's just crammed together. The demands [of the facility] have grown and the...
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (second left), converses with (from left) Senior Medical Officer, Kingston and St. Andrew Health Department, South East Regional Health Authority (SERHA), Dr. Susan Strachan-Johnson; Operations Manager, Slipe Pen Road Comprehensive Health Centre, Lorna Watson; and Parish Manager, Kingston and St. Andrew Health Services, Mark Martin, during a tour of the facility on Thursday (June 12).
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Major Upgrades Planned for Slipe Pen Road Health Centre in Kingston

The Slipe Pen Road Comprehensive Health Centre in Kingston is set to receive several upgrades and a facelift as the Government continues its efforts to improve the nation’s primary healthcare facilities. Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, made this commitment following a tour of the facility on Thursday (June 12). The Government has been upgrading health...
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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second right), speaks to Prosthetic Technician, Jerome Walters (left), about the process of creating prostheses, during a visit to the Surgix Prosthetics Clinic at the Sir John Golding Rehabilitation Centre in St. Andrew on Wednesday (June 11). Joining in the interaction are Managing Director at Surgix Jamaica Limited, Dr. Winfield Boban (left) and Member of Parliament for St. Thomas Western, James Robertson.
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Gov’t to Address Rise in Amputations

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government will be looking into the rise in the number of amputations locally due to non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and motorbike crashes. He was responding to concerns raised by Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Surgix Jamaica Limited, Dr. Winfield Boban, during a visit to the Surgix Prosthetics Clinic at the Sir...
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon Christopher Tufton.
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Gov’t Developing Health Programme to Support Wellness for Older Adults

A Health Programme for Older Persons Plan is being developed to maximise the period in which the elderly maintain good health, wellness, and functional independence by promoting healthy ageing throughout the life course. Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, made the announcement during his contribution to the 2025/26 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on...
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses Wednesday’s (June 11) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.
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Health Ministry Appoints 10-Member AI-Tech Expert Council

The Ministry of Health and Wellness has appointed a 10-member Artificial Intelligence Technology Enhanced Care for Health (AI-TECH) Expert Council, to secure the future of Jamaica’s health services delivery. Addressing Wednesday’s (June 11) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House, Portfolio Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, said the appointment follows the tabling of the AI in Healthcare: Concept Paper for...
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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second right), looks on as New Limb, New Life beneficiary, Dalvarine Bruce Pearce (left), tries out her prosthetic limb. Also observing are Physiotherapist, Adria Sterling-Campbell (second left); Member of Parliament for St. Thomas Western, Hon. James Robertson (fourth left); and Prosthetic Technician, Jerome Walters Prosthetic Technician, Jerome Walters (right). Occasion was a visit by the Prime Minister to the Surgix Prosthetics Clinic at the Sir John Golding Rehabilitation Centre in St. Andrew on Wednesday (June 11).
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Woman Who Lost Leg in Motor Vehicle Accident Gets Prosthetic Limb

The Government’s New Limb, New Life programme, which provides prostheses for persons aged 13 to 60 years, continues to positively impact the lives of Jamaicans who have lost limbs due to accidents and disease. Fifty-one-year-old mother, Dalvarine Bruce Pearce, who lost her left leg due to injuries sustained in a motor-vehicle accident in February 2024, is the latest beneficiary under...
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