The St. Elizabeth Health Department is looking into the possibility of establishing an interim mental health facility as part of measures to strengthen the parish’s mental health response. Medical Officer...

More than 220,000 free screening tests have been administered to Jamaicans under the health intervention imitative ‘Know Your Numbers’, with 80,000 persons referred for care. Custos of Kingston, Hon. Steadman...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says he is not opposed to recruiting from overseas to fill the nursing vacancies within the health sector. He was...

A total of 2,480 persons, who attended the Ministry of Health and Wellness’ job fair recently, met the qualification requirements for some of the positions that were advertised and have...

Eating a healthy diet and exercising regularly must be a daily routine to prevent and manage chronic illnesses, says Jamaican nurse living in the United States (US), Jillianne McKay Burrell....

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, has reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to combatting heart disease and promoting healthier lifestyles through stronger advocacy in nutrition. Speaking at...

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, on Wednesday (February 5), handed over a cheque, valued US $5,218, to the St. Elizabeth Infirmary on behalf of Jamaicans in the...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says the Government has made progress in improving access to healthcare for residents of Clarendon. “Over the last five years...