Ministry Overview
Health and Wellness
Dunstan. E. Bryan
The Ministry of Health and Wellness (MOHW) is the pre-eminent Government organization whose mandate is “To ensure the provision of quality health services and to promote healthy lifestyles and environmental practices”.
The Ministry, together with its Regional Health Authorities (RHAs), Agencies and related organizations make up the public health system and are responsible for health care delivery across the island.
The vision of the ministry is: “Healthy People, Healthy Environment”. It is one which envisages a health system that is client-centred and guarantees access to quality health care for every Jamaican, at reasonable costs, and which takes into account the needs of the vulnerable.
Agencies / Departments
- University Hospital of the West Indies
- Sir John Golding Rehabilitation Centre
- Registrar General’s Department (RGD)
- North East Regional Health Authority (NERHA)
- South East Regional Health Authority (SERHA)
- Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA)
- Western Regional Health Authority
- Pharmacy Council of Jamaica
- Medical Council of Jamaica
- Jamaica Dental Association (JDA)
- Pesticides Control Authority (PCA)
Health and Wellness News
CAC Encourages Consumers to Prioritise Food Safety
As Jamaicans prepare for a festive feast this Christmas, the Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) is urging consumers to prioritise food...
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Persons Reminded Not to Drink Alcohol While Operating Motor Vehicles
Persons are being reminded not to drink alcohol while they are operating motor vehicles, as many crashes occur during the...
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Expectant Mothers Urged to Seek Prenatal Care
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton is appealing for pregnant women to visit health centres for...
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