Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, has reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to fostering an environment that values and supports research.      “We will continue to invest...

Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says the Ministry is on a drive to enhance the climate resilience of healthcare facilities islandwide. He noted that, already, nearly...

Adolescent mothers attending the Women’s Centre of Jamaica Foundation’s (WCJF) Morant Bay establishment now have a better chance at a brighter future, following the donation of over $2.6 million to...

The Ministry of Health and Wellness has reached a significant milestone in its Adopt-a-Clinic Programme. The Sandy Bay Health Centre in Hanover became the 50th facility to be adopted, following...

The St. Ann Health Department has successfully contained an increase in cases of hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) that affected several early childhood institutions between September and October 2024....

The Heart Foundation of Jamaica (HFJ) is observing World Sugar Awareness Week with a series of activities from November 11 to 15. The week aims to educate the public about...

The Ministry of Health and Wellness is undertaking several initiatives geared toward the prevention and control of diabetes among the population. Speaking during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think’ Tank...

The Government is soon to establish a National Drug Research Network, comprising academia and technical experts. This body is intended to tackle drug use in the island, according to Minister...