Concern is being raised by Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, about the rise in the consumption of ultra-processed foods by Jamaicans, including children. Speaking recently...

Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams, addresses the reopening of Crab Circle in Kingston on November 23. The popular streetside food stop was ordered closed by the Public Health...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. Hon. Christopher Tufton, says that boys must be socialised to become responsible leaders in the society, who will be able to take care of...

Cornwall Regional Hospital in St. James officially opened its new state-of-the-art Ophthalmic Suite on Wednesday (November 22), marking a major achievement in enhancing eyecare services across Western Jamaica. Head of...

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, is taking steps to tackle antimicrobial resistance (AMR) as a critical measure in safeguarding the country’s food security. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Floyd Green,...

Acting Chief Executive Officer, University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI), Fitzgerald Mitchell (left), along with (from second left), Nurse Manager, Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and Recovery Room, UHWI, Marsha...

Legislation is to be amended to provide prescriptive rights to advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs). Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, said Cabinet has given approval...

The Ministry of Health and Wellness is urging suppliers to be more proactive in sourcing critical medical equipment, to improve the capacity of the public health system to preserve life....