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Health Ministry Protecting Seniors, Empowering Caregivers
The Ministry of Health & Wellness is strengthening its national response to the needs of Jamaica’s rapidly ageing population through continued leadership in the Elderly …
Oxford Community Health Centre Reopens
The Ministry of Health & Wellness has officially reopened the Oxford Community Health Centre, restoring and strengthening primary healthcare services for approximately 4,700 residents in …
Health Ministry raises standard of maternal care with new Emergency Obstetrics Protocols
Newly developed maternal health guidelines are set to raise the standard of maternal care across public health facilities, marking a significant step in Jamaica’s commitment …
Neonatal Care strengthened with Comprehensive Update of Manual
Neonatal Care Units across the island will strengthen their quality of care following today’s launch by the Ministry of Health and Wellness, of a revised …
Government of Jamaica and United Kingdom Launch Wellness Express
The Government of Jamaica through some of its key Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs), has collaborated with the Government of the United Kingdom to officially …
Health & Wellness Minister Activates Ageing, AI-TECH Committees
Minister of Health & Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, CD, MP has convened the first meeting of two special Committees, he previously announced as …
Health Ministry eyes reduction in new HIV infections as Strategic Plan is launched
The Ministry of Health & Wellness (MOHW) has launched Jamaica’s National Strategic Plan for HIV (2023–2030), marking a decisive step in strengthening the response to …
Medical Dome to Strengthen Emergency Healthcare in Western Jamaica
Emergency healthcare capacity across western Jamaica will be significantly strengthened with the deployment of a 10,000-square-foot hardened medical dome at Cornwall Regional Hospital, following the …
Percy Junor Hospital Achieves Baby-Friendly Accreditation
The Percy Junor Hospital in Spaulding, Manchester, yesterday received its accreditation under the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI), a programme led globally by the World Health …