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Parents Urged to Safeguard Children from Household Chemicals

By: Serena Grant, June 23, 2025

Health Education and Promotion Officer for Westmoreland, Gerald Miller, is urging parents and caregivers to take greater responsibility in safeguarding children from household chemicals, particularly during the upcoming summer break...

Non-Communicable Disease Coordinator at the Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA), Dr. Marcia Johnson-Campbell.

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By: Serena Grant, June 23, 2025

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses a press briefing during a visit to the Falmouth Health Centre in Trelawny recently.

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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses a Baby-Friendly hospital certification ceremony, held today (June 17) at the AC Mariott Hotel in New Kingston.

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More Women Seek Antenatal Care in First Trimester

There is a marked improvement in the number of women who seek antenatal care in the first trimester, says Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton. Addressing...

By: Garfield L. Angus, June 17, 2025

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, converses with Acting Senior Medical Officer of Health for Kingston and St. Andrew, Dr. Susan Strachan-Johnson, during a recent tour of the Slipe Pen Road Comprehensive Health Centre in Kingston.

9 months ago Health & Wellness

Jamaicans Urged to Get Yellow Fever Vaccine Before Travelling to Endemic Countries

Jamaicans planning to visit countries where yellow fever is endemic are urged to get vaccinated before travelling. This advice comes from Acting Senior Medical Officer of Health for Kingston and...

By: DONIQUE WESTON, June 17, 2025

Student Volunteer from Caribbean Health Outreach (CHO), Siri Rao (left), conducts an eye exam on Brownsville Primary School student, Jenneil Taylor, during the annual 'Healthy Days' health fair in Cascade, Hanover, on Wednesday, June 11.

9 months ago Health & Wellness

Hanover Residents Benefit from Health Fair

Scores of residents in several rural communities in Hanover received free healthcare services during the annual 'Healthy Days' health fair, held from June 9 to 13. Organised by Caribbean Health...

By: Okoye Henry, June 16, 2025

9 months ago Health & Wellness

Falmouth Health Centre to Be Expanded

The Falmouth Health Centre in Trelawny is to be expanded as part of the Ministry of Health and Wellness’ Operation Refresh initiative. This was stated by Portfolio Minister, Dr. the...

By: Serena Grant, June 16, 2025

Phlebotomist at the National Blood Transfusion Service (NBTS) on Slipe Pen Road in Kingston, Zendeen Dunbar Rowland (left), interacts with Janel Walker as she donates blood at the NBTS on Friday (June 13). The exercise was part of a national blood drive organised by the Ministry of Health and Wellness and the NBTS, ahead of World Blood Donor Day 2025 on Saturday (June 14) under the theme ‘Give Blood, Give Hope: Together We Save Lives’.

10 months ago Health & Wellness

World Blood Donor Day National Blood Drive (PHOTOS)

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (second left), converses with (from left) Senior Medical Officer, Kingston and St. Andrew Health Department, South East Regional Health Authority (SERHA), Dr. Susan Strachan-Johnson; Operations Manager, Slipe Pen Road Comprehensive Health Centre, Lorna Watson; and Parish Manager, Kingston and St. Andrew Health Services, Mark Martin, during a tour of the facility on Thursday (June 12).

10 months ago Health & Wellness

Major Upgrades Planned for Slipe Pen Road Health Centre in Kingston

The Slipe Pen Road Comprehensive Health Centre in Kingston is set to receive several upgrades and a facelift as the Government continues its efforts to improve the nation’s primary healthcare...

By: Donique Weston, June 13, 2025

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second right), speaks to Prosthetic Technician, Jerome Walters (left), about the process of creating prostheses, during a visit to the Surgix Prosthetics Clinic at the Sir John Golding Rehabilitation Centre in St. Andrew on Wednesday (June 11). Joining in the interaction are Managing Director at Surgix Jamaica Limited, Dr. Winfield Boban (left) and Member of Parliament for St. Thomas Western, James Robertson.

10 months ago Health & Wellness

Gov’t to Address Rise in Amputations

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government will be looking into the rise in the number of amputations locally due to non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and motorbike...

By: Donique Weston, June 13, 2025

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon Christopher Tufton.

10 months ago Health & Wellness

Gov’t Developing Health Programme to Support Wellness for Older Adults

A Health Programme for Older Persons Plan is being developed to maximise the period in which the elderly maintain good health, wellness, and functional independence by promoting healthy ageing throughout...

By: Latonya Linton, June 12, 2025

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138 Health Centres Upgraded Over Past Five Years

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More Women Seek Antenatal Care in First Trimester

Jamaicans Urged to Get Yellow Fever Vaccine Before Travelling to Endemic Countries

Hanover Residents Benefit from Health Fair

Falmouth Health Centre to Be Expanded

World Blood Donor Day National Blood Drive (PHOTOS)

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