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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses a recent meeting with public health workers at Hotel Commingle in Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland.

Health Ministry Heightening Vigilance Against Environmental Diseases

By: Garwin Davis, November 21, 2025

The Minister of Health and Wellness is heightening its vigilance against water-borne, vector-borne and food-related illnesses in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa. Disease surveillance, rapid response capabilities and public health...

State Minister in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Hon. Krystal Lee.

Gov’t Intensifying Support for Pregnant and Lactating Women to Safeguard Mothers and Newborns

By: Britney Stevens, November 21, 2025

Health Promotion and Education Officer for Westmoreland, Gerald Miller.

Parents and Guardians Urged to Store Household Chemicals Properly

By: Serena Grant, November 20, 2025

Health & Wellness 5 months ago Portland Residents Urged to Reschedule Clinic Appointments After Hurricane Melissa Disruptions
By: Mickella Anderson-Gordon, November 19, 2025
Health & Wellness 5 months ago Communal Sanitation Systems Proposed to Support Hurricane-Affected Residents in St. James
By: Serena Grant, November 19, 2025
Health & Wellness 5 months ago 300 Bleach Makers Donated to Jamaica’s Health System
By: Britney Stevens, November 19, 2025

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Caption: Medical Officer of Health for Portland, Dr. Sharon Lewis, speaking at the recent monthly sitting of the Portland Municipal Corporation in Port Antonio.

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Portlanders Urged to Take Precaution Against Leptospirosis

Following flooding across sections of Portland due to Hurricane Melissa, Medical Officer of Health for the parish, Dr. Sharon Lewis, is urging residents to take precautionary measures against leptospirosis. Speaking...

By: Mickella Anderson-Gordon, November 19, 2025

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), sharing a moment with participants in the Jamaica Reach 2 Recovery (JR2R) Pink Run on Sunday (November 17) at Emancipation Park in St. Andrew.

5 months ago Health & WellnessPrime Minister

PM Highlights Importance of Breast Cancer Screening

With more than 1,300 with new cases of breast cancer diagnosed in Jamaica each year, Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is emphasising the need for more women...

By: Ainsworth Morris, November 18, 2025

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses a recent sitting of the House of Representatives.

5 months ago Health & Wellness

Post-Hurricane Mental Health Assessments Completed Across All Regional Health Authorities

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, has reported that rapid needs assessments for mental health and psychosocial support have been completed across all four Regional Health...

By: Latonya Linton, November 18, 2025

5 months ago Health & Wellness

Ministry Ramps Up Measures to Assist Persons to Safeguard Their Health

The Ministry of Health and Wellness is ramping up measures to help the public safeguard their health by promoting safe water and food practices, highlighting the risk associated with flooding....

By: Garfield L. Angus, November 18, 2025

Chairman of the St. Ann Municipal Corporation, Councillor Michael Belnavis.

5 months ago Health & Wellness

St. Ann Residents Urged to Take Precautions Against Mosquito-borne Diseases

Chairman of the St. Ann Municipal Corporation, Councillor Michael Belnavis, is urging residents to take precautions against mosquito-borne diseases, including dengue, in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa. The caution comes...

By: GARWIN DAVIS, November 16, 2025

Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, tours the fully equipped field hospital donated by the Government of Spain, on the grounds of the Falmouth Public General Hospital in Trelawny on Friday (Nov. 14).

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Renovation of Falmouth Hospital to Begin Next Week

Starting next week, contractors will begin renovation work on the Falmouth Public General Hospital in Trelawny, which was damaged during the passage of Hurricane Melissa. Health and Wellness Minister, Dr....

By: OKOYE HENRY, November 15, 2025

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses the House of Representatives on Tuesday (November 11).

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New Health and Wash Strategy Rolled Out With UNICEF Support

The Ministry of Health and Wellness, with support from the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), has developed a comprehensive Health, Nutrition, and Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Plan. Portfolio Minister,...

By: Latonya Linton, November 14, 2025

5 months ago Health & Wellness

Parents Urged to Provide Safe, Nurturing Spaces to Help Children Cope After Hurricane

Regional Clinical Psychologist at the Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA), Dr. Alcon Barnett, is encouraging parents to create stable, nurturing environments to help their children recover emotionally and psychologically from...

By: Serena Grant, November 14, 2025

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Portlanders Urged to Take Precaution Against Leptospirosis

PM Highlights Importance of Breast Cancer Screening

Post-Hurricane Mental Health Assessments Completed Across All Regional Health Authorities

Ministry Ramps Up Measures to Assist Persons to Safeguard Their Health

St. Ann Residents Urged to Take Precautions Against Mosquito-borne Diseases

Renovation of Falmouth Hospital to Begin Next Week

New Health and Wash Strategy Rolled Out With UNICEF Support

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