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,...

Redevelopment of the St. James-based Cornwall Regional Hospital (CRH) is expected to be completed in the new fiscal year, through a $5-billion allocation from the Government. Details are outlined in the 2026/2027 Estimates of Expenditure, which is before the House of Representatives. The funds will be spent to continue civil works associated with Phase III of the project, achieving 95...

Expansion and upgrading of hospitals and health centres across the island, under the Prevention and Care Management of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) Project, will be advanced in the new fiscal year through a $4-billion allocation. Details are outlined in the 2026/2027 Estimates of Expenditure, now before the House of Representatives. The project is geared at contributing to the improvement of the...

The Government has set aside more than $700 million for the completion of construction and acquisition of equipment for the Western Children and Adolescent Hospital in Montego Bay, St. James. Details are outlined in the 2026/2027 Estimates of Expenditure, now before the House of Representatives. The project is aimed at building a 220-bed facility on the compound of the Cornwall...

Kingston Public Hospital (KPH) Ward Manager, Teasha Davis-King,  delivers remarks at the hospital's 250th anniversary commemorative church service held on February 22 at the Kingston Parish Church. The event was observed under the theme: '250 Years of Healing Jamaica.'

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, said more will be done to address issues relating to mental health cases in infirmaries and drop-in facilities across the island. “Within our infirmaries right across the country, including the two Golden Age Homes, there are persons in these facilities that are affected by mental health problems. We have psychiatric...