Jamaica has begun work towards the elimination of trans-fatty acids from its local food supply. This is part of efforts by the Ministry of Health and Wellness to reduce risk factors for non-communicable diseases which remain prevalent across the island. “Work is being done to increase the capacity of government labs to assess products. Two major labs have been provided...

The Ministry of Health & Wellness is working with Senator Dr. Saphire Longmore to get a team of mental health professionals into schools this week, as part of ongoing efforts to bring wellness resources to youth. The initiative reflects the collaboration of the Health Ministry and the Ministry of Education & Youth, in line with plans announced by Minister of...

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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (second left), accepts a symbolic cheque valued at $4.5 million from Chief Executive Officer, Victoria Mutual (VM) Foundation, Samantha Charles (second right), following the contract signing with VM Foundation for the three-year renewal agreement for the adoption of the St. Jago Health Centre, St. Catherine, under the Ministry’s Adopt-A-Clinic Programme....