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Regional Physical Activity Specialist, Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA), Orane Gardner, speaking during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank, held at the agency’s Montego Bay Regional office on Monday (July 14).

WRHA Revs Up Jamaica Moves to Combat NCDs

By: Reneek Brown, July 19, 2025

The Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA) is intensifying efforts to combat lifestyle-related diseases across western Jamaica through an expanded rollout of the ‘Jamaica Moves’ programme. This initiative is being spearheaded...

Regional Priority Non-Communicable Diseases/Family Health Coordinator at Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA), Dr. Marcia Johnson Campbell, addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank, held recently at the agency’s Montego Bay Regional office.

WRHA Celebrates Health Workers In July

By: Okoye Henry, July 19, 2025

Significant Progress Made in Compassionate Care – WRHA

By: Garwin Davis, July 19, 2025

Health & Wellness 9 months ago Health Minister Encourages Jamaicans to ‘Keep Moving’
By: Peta-Gay Hodges, July 17, 2025
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Medical Officer of Health for Westmoreland, Dr. Marcia Graham, addresses the monthly meeting of the Westmoreland Municipal Corporation in Savanna-la-Mar on Thursday (July 10).

9 months ago Health & Wellness

Westmoreland Residents Urged to Protect Themselves From Heat, Respiratory Illnesses

Medical Officer of Health for Westmoreland, Dr. Marcia Graham, is urging residents to take precautions to protect themselves from the summer heat. Addressing a meeting of the Westmoreland Municipal Corporation...

By: SERENA GRANT, July 13, 2025

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (third right), and Chargé d’Affaires, Nigerian High Commission in Jamaica, Bintu Bwala Ekikor (third left), share a photo opportunity with (from left) Dr. Umar Nda Jibril, Nurse Gbenga-Ige Omobolola Victoria, Nurse Alu Ashegi David and Dr. Chukwudi Ndu. The occasion was the introduction and handover of nurses from the Nigeria Technical Aid Corps Programme on Monday (July 7), at the Ministry’s Office in New Kingston. The nurses will join the local health team as part of efforts to address staffing challenges.

9 months ago Foreign AffairsHealth & Wellness

Partnership Between Jamaica and Nigeria Reinforces Principle of South-south Cooperation

The partnership between Jamaica and Nigeria to provide nurses for the public health system is reinforcing the global principle of South-South Cooperation. South-South Cooperation refers to the collaboration and exchange of...

By: PETA-GAY HODGES, July 9, 2025

9 months ago Health & Wellness

Gov’t Doubling Cadre of Public Health Inspectors

The Government is moving to double the number of public health inspectors to better address the increased workload and monitoring needs, particularly in light of the overhaul of the National...

By: Latonya Linton, July 9, 2025

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses an introduction and handover ceremony for nurses from the Nigeria Technical Aid Corps Programme on Monday (July 7) at the Ministry in New Kingston. Listening (from left) are Chargé d'Affaires, Nigerian High Commission to Jamaica, Bintu Bwala Ekikor; and Chief Medical Officer in the Ministry, Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor-McKenzie. The nurses will join the local health team to boost human resource capacity.

9 months ago Health & Wellness

PHOTOS: Dr. Tufton Welcomes Nurses from Nigeria

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses an introduction and handover ceremony for nurses from the Nigeria Technical Aid Corps Programme on Monday (July 7) at...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left), is joined by Project Manager for the Cornwall Regional Hospital’s redevelopment, Vivian Gordon, during a tour of the Type A institution in Montego Bay, St. James, on Saturday (July 5).

9 months ago Health & WellnessWorks / Construction

Cornwall Regional Hospital Redevelopment Hits 60 Per Cent Mark

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, has announced that the redevelopment of Cornwall Regional Hospital in Montego Bay, St. James, has reached a critical milestone, with...

By: Okoye Henry, July 7, 2025