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Health Education and Promotion Officer for Westmoreland, Gerald Miller.

Westmoreland Health Unit Encourages Vigilance Against Mosquito Breeding

By: SERENA GRANT, June 24, 2025

The Westmoreland Health Department’s Health Promotion and Education Unit is reminding residents to remain vigilant in preventing mosquito breeding, following recent heavy rainfall across the parish. Health Education and Promotion...

Health Education and Promotion Officer, Westmoreland Health Department, Gerald Miller.

Westmoreland Health Department Urges Leptospirosis Precautions

By: SERENA GRANT, June 24, 2025

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right), and Member of Parliament for St. Mary Western, Hon. Robert Montague, point to a sign at the upgraded Retreat Health Centre in St. Mary, on June 20.

Retreat Health Centre Upgraded

By: MICKELLA ANDERSON-GORDON, June 23, 2025

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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left), greets Running Events Jamaica Founder, Alfred “Frano” Francis, during Thursday’s (June 19) launch of the Ministry’s ‘Corporate Wellness Challenge – 8×8 Edition’ at Devon House in Kingston. Looking on is Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)/World Health Organization (WHO) Representative to Jamaica, Bermuda and the Cayman Islands, Ian Stein.

12 months ago Health & Wellness

Health Ministry Launches 8×8 Workplace Wellness Challenge

The Ministry of Health and Wellness’ ‘Corporate Wellness Challenge – 8×8 Edition’, launched on Thursday (June 19), aims to reduce the prevalence of modifiable risk factors for non-communicable diseases (NCDs)...

By: Rochelle Williams, June 21, 2025

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (second right), unveils a plaque at the adoption ceremony for the Kenneth Standard Health Centre, which is based at the University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona Campus, on June 19. Others pictured (from right) are Jamaica’s Consul General (CG) to Miami, Oliver Mair; Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, and Executive Director of the Ministry of Health and Wellness’ Health for Life and Wellness Foundation, Courtney Cephas.

12 months ago Health & Wellness

Kenneth Standard Health Centre Receives Equipment

The Kenneth Standard Health Centre has received medical equipment valued at $3 million, donated by the Jamaican Hi-5K Walk/Run, headed by Jamaica’s Consul General (CG) to Miami, Oliver Mair. Addressing...

By: GARFIELD L. ANGUS, June 20, 2025

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

12 months ago Health & Wellness

Data from JHLS IV to Be Used as Guide by Health Ministry

The Ministry of Health and Wellness is to use data from the fourth Jamaica Health and Lifestyle Survey (JHLS IV) as a guide in formulating policies. The 15-month survey, to...

By: Garfield L. Angus, June 18, 2025

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.

12 months ago Health & Wellness

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.

12 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.

12 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

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses a press briefing during a visit to the Falmouth Health Centre in Trelawny, on Friday (June 13).

12 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’.

1 year ago Health & Wellness

World Blood Donor Day National Blood Drive (PHOTOS)