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Medical Officer of Health for Portland, Dr. Sharon Lewis, presents her report during the Portland Municipal Corporation’s monthly meeting in Port Antonio on Thursday (March 9).

Portland Health Department Ready for Vaccination Week in The Americas 2026

All is now in place as the Portland Health Department prepares to participate in Vaccination Week in the Americas (VWA) 2026. Organised by the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), this year’s 24th staging of VWA will be observed from April...

Medical Officer for St. James Health Services, Dr Francine Phillips Kelly.

Women Urged to do Regular Pap Smear Screening

Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (second from left), makes a point to Medical Officer of Health for St. James, Dr. Tanique Bailey-Small (second right), during a tour of the Catherine Hall Health Centre in St. James on Friday (April 10), to get a firsthand look at repair works at the facility. Sharing in the conversation are Acting Regional Director, Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA), Deveta McLaren (left) and Parish Manager for the St. James Health Department, Lennox Wallace.

Catherine Hall Health Centre to Reopen in Two Weeks

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses a press briefing at the Cornwall Regional Hospital (CRH) in St. James on Thursday ( April 9).

Western Child and Adolescent Hospital Expected to Be Completed This Financial Year

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

Gov’t Assessing Over 100 Health Centres in Hurricane-Hit Parishes

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, delivers the main address at the official commissioning of the solar system installed at the National Health Fund (NHF) pharmaceutical warehouse on Marcus Garvey Drive on Wednesday (April 8). The installation is expected to improve energy efficiency and lower operational costs.

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Health Minister Highlights Increased Access to Medication Facilitated by the NHF

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, has highlighted the significant expansion of the National Health Fund (NHF), pointing to increased access to medication and broader healthcare support for Jamaicans. Speaking at the official commissioning of a solar system at the NHF pharmaceutical warehouse on Marcus Garvey Drive on Wednesday (April 8), Dr. Tufton said the agency...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (third right), is joined by National Health Fund (NHF) Board Chairman Shane Dalling (second left); NHF Chief Executive Officer, Everton Anderson (third left); Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness (second right); and Vice President of Programme Operations at Direct Relief, Genevieve Bitter (right), along with other stakeholders, as they listen to NHF Director of Institutional Benefits, Projects and Maintenance, Richard Allen (left), explain components of the solar system installed at the NHF

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NHF Commissions Solar System at Kingston Warehouse

A solar energy system has been installed at the National Health Fund (NHF) pharmaceutical warehouse on Marcus Garvey Drive in Kingston. The system, which was officially commissioned into service on Wednesday (April 8), marks a significant step towards boosting energy efficiency and reducing operational costs through renewable solutions. Its acquisition was facilitated through collaboration with United States-based global nonprofit humanitarian...

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Hanover Police Stage Fitness Event in Hopewell on Saturday

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) in Hanover will host a community fitness event in Hopewell on Saturday, April 11, aimed at promoting wellness while strengthening ties between residents and the police. The event, dubbed Rise and Move – Hanover Soca Aerobics, is scheduled to begin at 6:30 a.m. at the Hopewell Community and Sports Centre. Admission is free. Speaking to...

Programme Development Officer for the HIV/STI/TB Unit in the Ministry of Health and Wellness and National Focal Point for Tuberculosis (TB), Dr. Haneef Wilson, addresses the recent annual TB Strategic Review at the Moon Palace Hotel in Ocho Rios, St. Ann.

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Jamaica Hosts Successful Week of Activities for Tuberculosis Awareness

The Ministry of Health and Wellness recently hosted a week of activities and strategic health initiatives, aimed at raising awareness about Tuberculosis (TB) in Jamaica. Speaking in an interview with JIS News, Programme Development Officer for the HIV/STI/TB Unit, Dr. Haneef Wilson, said the week was dedicated to reinforcing the commitment of the Ministry to ending TB as a public...

State Minister in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Hon. Krystal Lee (third right), receives Inter-Agency Reproductive Health (IARH) Kits and Dignity Kits during the handover ceremony on Wednesday (April 1) at the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Warehouse in downtown Kingston. Sharing the moment are (from left) International Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO) Consultant, Health Emergencies (Caribbean), Dr. Marion Bullock DuCasse; PAHO/World Health Organisation (WHO) Representative for Jamaica, Bermuda and the Cayman Islands, Ian Stein; United Nations (UN) Resident Coordinator for Jamaica, Bermuda, Cayman Islands and Turks and Caicos, Dennis Zulu; Director and Representative of UNFPA, Harold Robinson; and National Maternal and Neonatal Health Coordinator and Public Health Specialist, Ministry of Health, Dr. Carol Lord.

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Health Ministry Receives Kits to Strengthen Maternal and Community Care

Inter-Agency Reproductive Health (IARH) and Dignity Kits that were designed to support maternal, newborn, and personal health services across Jamaica have been officially handed over to the Ministry of Health and Wellness. The items include four IARH Kit 6A, containing medical equipment for regular deliveries; four IARH Kit 6B, with medicines and disposables for regular deliveries; four IARH Kit 11A,...

Managing Director of the Karing Hearts Foundation, Kayann Wallace (fourth right); her daughter, Ebony Johnson (right); Principal of Bath Primary School, Devmarie Blake-Brown (fourth left); Bath Primary School student, D

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Karing Hearts Foundation Brings Easter Cheer to Bath Children

The St. Thomas-based Karing Hearts Foundation has helped to make Easter a little brighter for children of Bath, through the donation of care packages containing food, clothing and other essential items. The presentation was made on Wednesday (April 1) at the Bath Primary School and benefited students from the institution as well as Bath Basic School. Speaking with JIS News,...

Executive Director of the Heart Foundation of Jamaica, Deborah Chen

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Jamaicans Urged to Find Time to Look After Their Health

Executive Director of the Heart Foundation of Jamaica (HFJ), Deborah Chen, has appealed to Jamaicans to take proactive steps to protect their health, particularly their heart, in light of screening data. “If you don’t find time for health, you will have to find time for illness. Get screened, make healthier choices, and take control of your heart health today,” Mrs....