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Medical Officer of Health for Westmoreland, Dr. Marcia Graham, addresses the Westmoreland Municipal Corporation’s monthly meeting in Savanna-la-Mar on February 12.

Several Westmoreland Health Centres Reopen After Hurricane Repairs

By: SERENA GRANT, February 18, 2026

Several health centres in Westmoreland that sustained damage during Hurricane Melissa have reopened following repairs, enhancing access to primary healthcare services across the parish. Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Marcia...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, tours the newly renovated Oxford Community Health Centre in St. Mary on February 13.

Minister Tufton Warns of ‘Silent’ Health Crisis Linked to Lifestyle Choices

By: Glen-Wayde Brown, February 18, 2026

North-East Regional Health Authority (NERHA) Board Chair, Laura Heron, delivers remarks during the handover ceremony for the newly renovated Oxford Community Health Centre in St. Mary on February 13.

NERHA Reports Improved Primary Care in St. Mary Following Oxford Community Health Centre Upgrade

By: GLEN-WAYDE BROWN, February 18, 2026

Health & Wellness 1 month ago WRHA Intensifies HIV/STI Prevention Drive Across Tourism and Workplace Settings
By: SERENA GRANT, February 18, 2026
Health & Wellness 1 month ago WRHA Reports Stable STI and HIV Trends in Western Jamaica
By: Serena Grant, February 17, 2026
Health & Wellness 1 month ago Sickle Cell Unit Gets Wellness Bench
By: Peta-Gay Hodges, February 17, 2026

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Medical Officer of Health for Portland, Dr. Sharon Lewis, presents the January Health Report on the parish’s health status, during the Portland Municipal Corporation's monthly meeting on February 12.

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Portland Health Department Rolls Out Blood Pressure Screenings for Heart Month

The Portland Health Department has commenced a series of blood pressure screenings across the parish in observance of Heart Month as part of efforts to promote cardiovascular health among residents....

By: Glen-Wayde Brown, February 17, 2026

Medical Officer of Health for Westmoreland, Dr. Marcia Graham.

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Westmoreland Health Officials Target 2,000 Hypertension Screenings During Heart Month

Health officials in Westmoreland are looking to screen at least 2,000 individuals for hypertension during Heart Month, being observed throughout February, as part of efforts to encourage early detection and...

By: Serena Grant, February 16, 2026

Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses a media briefing held at the Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA) Technical Office at the Freeport Business Centre in St. James on February 7.

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Health Ministry Reviewing Structural Integrity of 105 Health Centres Impacted by Hurricane Melissa

The Ministry of Health and Wellness is moving to assess the structural integrity of 105 health centres, damaged in the wake of Hurricane Melissa. Portfolio Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher...

By: Okoye Henry, February 15, 2026

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon Christopher Tufton (second left), and United Kingdom Development Representative for Jamaica and Caribbean Regional Counsellor, Andrew Bowden (left), unveil the LIV GUD mural at Haile Selassie High School in Kingston on Friday (February 13), during the launch of the Wellness Express – Adolescent Mental Health Mobile Service. Observing the proceedings were State Minister, National Security and Peace, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert Flynn (second right), and Member of Parliament, South West St. Andrew, Dr. Angela Brown Burke.

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Wellness Express Mobile Service Launched at Haile Selassie High School

Students from Haile Selassie High School in Kingston, are among the first to benefit from a new mobile mental-health service that will support schools in Zones of Special Operations (ZOZOs),...

By: BRITNEY STEVENS, February 15, 2026

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, inspects the guard of honour during the 2026/2027 ceremonial opening of Parliament at Gordon House on Thursday (February 12).

1 month ago Governor GeneralHealth & WellnessThrone Speech

226 Primary-care Facilities to Be Rehabilitated

A total of 226 primary-care facilities are slated for rehabilitation and modernisation in the new financial year. Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, made the announcement while...

By: GAFIELD L. ANGUS, February 14, 2026

Jamaica Cancer Society (JCS), Executive Director, Roshane Reid-Koomson

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Jamaica Cancer Society Highlights Importance of Cancer Screenings

Jamaicans are being urged to prioritise routine cancer screenings as part of efforts to reduce late-stage diagnosis and improve survival rates. Executive Director at the Jamaica Cancer Society, Roshane Reid-Koomson...

By: Britney Stevens, February 11, 2026

Minister of State, Ministry of Health and Wellness, Hon. Krystal Lee (second right), applauds the unveiling of a new wellness bench at the Mandeville Regional Hospital in Manchester. Removing the cover to reveal the seating are (from left) Chief Executive Officer, Mandeville Regional Hospital, Alwyn Miller; Regional Technical Director, Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA), Dr. Vitillius Holder; and Chairman-designate, SRHA, Michael Stern. The wellness bench, which will provide relaxation and rejuvenation for persons who visit the hospital, forms part of the Ministry's campaign to promote mental wellness.

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PHOTO: Mandeville Regional Hospital Gets Wellness Bench

Minister of State, Ministry of Health and Wellness, Hon. Krystal Lee (second right), applauds the unveiling of a new wellness bench at the Mandeville Regional Hospital in Manchester. Removing the...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Hon. Krystal Lee (right) presents a copy of the National Strategic Plan for HIV 2023-2030, to Country Representative for the Pan-American Organization (PAHO), Ian Stein (centre), while Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Errol Greene, shares the moment. Occasion was the launch of the Plan on Monday (February 9), at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston.

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Gov’t Targets 40 Per Cent Reduction In New HIV Infections By 2030

The Ministry of Health and Wellness has launched Jamaica’s National Strategic Plan for HIV (2023-2030), which is aimed at reducing new HIV infections by 40 per cent by 2030. The...

By: Garfield L. Angus, February 10, 2026

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Several Westmoreland Health Centres Reopen After Hurricane Repairs

Minister Tufton Warns of ‘Silent’ Health Crisis Linked to Lifestyle Choices

NERHA Reports Improved Primary Care in St. Mary Following Oxford Community Health Centre Upgrade

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Portland Health Department Rolls Out Blood Pressure Screenings for Heart Month

Westmoreland Health Officials Target 2,000 Hypertension Screenings During Heart Month

Health Ministry Reviewing Structural Integrity of 105 Health Centres Impacted by Hurricane Melissa

Wellness Express Mobile Service Launched at Haile Selassie High School

226 Primary-care Facilities to Be Rehabilitated

Jamaica Cancer Society Highlights Importance of Cancer Screenings

PHOTO: Mandeville Regional Hospital Gets Wellness Bench

Gov’t Targets 40 Per Cent Reduction In New HIV Infections By 2030

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