The Jamaica-Cuba Eye Care Programme will continue, despite the conclusion of the technical cooperation agreement between the Government of Jamaica and the Government of Cuba. The assurance was given by Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, during a hybrid press briefing on Monday (March 9). He said that the Ministry understands and fully appreciates the benefits...

The Ministry of Health and Wellness will introduce short-term interventions to maintain health service delivery following the recent conclusion of the Technical Cooperation agreement between the Government of Jamaica and the Government of Cuba. Addressing a press briefing on Monday (March 9), Portfolio Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, advised that regional health authorities will activate contingency measures to maintain...

Chief Executive Officer of the Savanna-la-Mar Public General Hospital in Westmoreland, Roan Grant, is expressing gratitude to several local and international partners whose assistance have been instrumental in helping the facility recover following the passage of hurricane melissa. Speaking in an interview with JIS News, Mr. Grant said support from various organisations have helped to strengthen the hospital’s ability to...

Cancer patients are being encouraged to consult their doctors before turning to herbal or alternative remedies, as unmonitored treatment choices may interfere with recommended medical care. Speaking with JIS News recently, Regional Priority Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD) and Family Health Coordinator at the Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA), Dr. Marcia Johnson-Campbell, said that decisions on alternative approaches to cancer treatment should...

Medical equipment and supplies valued at more than $42 million have been donated to the Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA) to strengthen healthcare delivery and support recovery efforts following the impact of Hurricane Melissa. The donation was formally handed over by the Jamaica Red Cross in partnership with the Canadian Red Cross on Wednesday (March 4) at the Holy Trinity...

The Government is actively working to boost the number of healthcare workers in the public health system. Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, said that a multi-pronged approach is being undertaken involving staff training and development, international recruitment and improving retention. Dr. Tufton, who was addressing yesterday’s (March 5) Standing Finance Committee of Parliament, which is...

The University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI) expansion project is to advance this year with work to commence on the new state-of-the-art medical tower. The Government has set aside more than $1 billion for the undertaking in the 2026/2027 Estimates of Expenditure, which is before the House of Representatives. Already under the project, the Ring Road has been rerouted,...