Evidence-Based Social Media Policy to Protect Children and Youth

The Government of Jamaica, through the Ministry of Health & Wellness will move forward with the development of a comprehensive, research-based policy framework to address …

Ministry to Pilot Geriatric Clinics for Older Jamaicans

Minister of Health & Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, CD, MP, has announced that the Ministry of Health & Wellness will this year launch …

Jamaica to Tackle Declining Birth Rate with National Family Support Strategy

A National Fertility and Family Support Strategy is to be developed as the Ministry of Health & Wellness looks to address the country’s declining fertility …

$1B allocation to strengthen infrastructure maintenance

A $1 billion dollar allocation is set to address service disruptions in healthcare facilities through the creation of the Health Infrastructure Maintenance Fund (HIMF).

This …

Three major hospitals for opening this fiscal year

The Western Child and Adolescent, Cornwall Regional, and Spanish Town Hospitals are among the health facilities set for opening this fiscal year as the Ministry …

Health Ministry rolls out expanded Healthcare Workforce Strategy

An expanded Human Resources for Health (HRH) strategy is set to be rolled out by the Ministry of Health and Wellness as it addresses critical …

Health Minister addresses administrative performance and accountability shortcomings

Speaking in Parliament on Tuesday (May 12), Minister of Health & Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, CD, MP, addressed the administrative performance and accountability …

Fraser Fontaine & Kong Wins Corporate Wellness Challenge (Claims Top Spot among 70 companies)

Fraser Fontaine & Kong walked away with top honours at the Jamaica Moves Corporate Wellness Challenge 8x8 Edition. The winners were announced at an Awards …

No Hantavirus Cases in Jamaica (CMO Urges Public Vigilance)

The Ministry of Health & Wellness is advising the public that it continues to monitor the reports of Hantavirus cases identified aboard a cruise vessel …