The Government’s New Limb, New Life programme, which provides prostheses for persons aged 13 to 60 years, continues to positively impact the lives of Jamaicans who have lost limbs due...

Food handlers’ permits will have a two-year validity period, effective January 1, 2026. This forms part of the Environmental Health Unit’s overhaul of the National Food Handlers’ Training and Certification...

The National Health Fund (NHF) has been responding more to the needs of the Jamaican population, says Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton. Addressing Wednesday’s (June...

With the new buildout of the health infrastructure, another 27 new operating theatres will be added to hospitals over the next two years. Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says the Government is committed to continuing its Cuban partnership, as these arrangements have been of significant benefit over the...

More Jamaicans are taking advantage of the primary healthcare system with a greater number of visits to clinics than hospitals in 2024, says Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the...

The Government is moving forward with plans to construct a new Kingston Public Hospital (KPH), the largest multidisciplinary facility in the public health system. “I am happy to announce that...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, is calling on health workers to embrace empathy, communication and community connection as a central part to their daily practice....