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Health Sector Unions and Professional Associations Endorse Accountability Framework
Minister of Health & Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, CD, MP has secured the support of some 20 unions and professional associations representing workers …
Healthcare Workers Lauded with Governor-General's Achievement Awards
Four outstanding healthcare workers have been named recipients of the 2026 Governor-General's Achievement Award, underscoring their commitment to excellence, leadership, and service to the Jamaican …
Final Call for Public Health Scholarship (Dr. Barry Wint Memorial Scholarship closes Friday, July 10)
The Ministry of Health & Wellness is reminding eligible students and healthcare professionals that applications for the 2026 Dr. Barry Wint Memorial Scholarship Programme will …
Health Minister Directs RHAs and UHWI to Address Medical Intern Working Conditions and Duty Roster
In keeping with the recently signed Accountability Framework, the Minister of Health & Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton CD, MP, has directed the management …
Applications Open for 2026 Barry Wint Scholarship (Students in Health-related Field Encouraged to apply)
The Ministry of Health & Wellness is now accepting applications for the 2026 Dr. Barry Wint Memorial Scholarship Programme. Students and healthcare professionals, who are …
Health Ministry Launches Formal Call for Proposals for J$500M C.A.R.E. Fund
The Ministry of Health & Wellness has launched a formal call for proposals for the J$500 million Community Arranged Response Efforts (C.A.R.E.) Fund, inviting registered …
Health Minister Outlines Community-Based Vision for Healthy Ageing Care
underscored the Government's commitment to strengthening community-based healthcare for older Jamaicans as he delivered the keynote address on the opening day of a Training of …
Emergency Health Specialist Honoured by Medical Association of Jamaica
Director of Emergency, Disaster Management & Special Services in the Ministry of Health & Wellness, Dr. Nicole Dawkins-Wright has been named the President’s Award Recipient. …
Upgraded Bamboo Health Centre Opens (St. Ann Strengthens Community Response to Substance Misuse)
Residents of Bamboo and surrounding communities are set to benefit from improved access to primary healthcare services following the official handover of the Bamboo Health …