Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton on Friday (June 27) broke ground for the construction of the new $818.5 million Ocho Rios Health Centre in St. Ann. The contract for the construction of state-of-the-art facility, under the Health Systems

All heart. All in. 💖💜 Health care isn’t just doctors + nurses. It’s porters, lab techs, admin staff, drivers, attendants, cleaners + more. This #HealthCareWorkersAppreciationMonth, show love to the people behind the care. Tag someone & drop a thank you! 🙌🏽 #HealthcareHeroes

All fats aren’t created equal. Industrial trans-fat is harmful and man-made. Read labels. Eat smart. 💡 #HealthyChoices

Individuals who encounter “Black Bull Extreme,” “Erectemax,” “Royal Honey,” or other unregulated health products are urged to report them to us at [email protected] or contact our Standards and Regulation Division at 52-60 Grenada Crescent, Kingston 5.

Trans-fats clog arteries and raise your risk of heart disease. Skip it. 🛑

🇯🇲🇳🇬 On July 4, the Ministry of Health & Wellness welcomed 4 volunteer nurses from Nigeria at Norman Manley Int’l Airport. The volunteers will serve for 2 years, bringing expertise in mental health, community health, midwifery & public health. #MOHWJamaica

The more trans-fat you eat, the higher your risk of heart disease and death. Cut back. Live better. ❤️ #TransFat

💰 J$642M investment, one major leap for healthcare! The recent groundbreaking at May Pen Hospital marks the start of a new Outpatient Department featuring more space, additional services, and modern upgrades to better serve the people of Clarendon. 🏥🔧

From cutting edge scans to the human stories behind them - our next episode of #TheWellnessBeat spotlights healthcare workers, showing a side of medicine not often seen. Tune in to CVM on Wednesday, July 9 at 8:00pm. #HealthCareWorkerAppreciation

🧠 Career Opportunity: We're inviting applications for the post of Director, Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services (HPC/MO 5). 📅 Deadline: Friday, July 18, 2025 📍Details: moh.gov.jm/careers

#Throwback to World Blood Donor Day 2025 🩸 Thanks to everyone who came out to donate and support the life-saving work of the Blood Bank Blood Bank Jamaica. Your donation truly makes a difference. ❤️

See “partially hydrogenated oils”? That’s a red flag for trans-fat. 🚩 Check your labels. #TransFatAlert

Missed the last Wellness Beat episode? Catch the re-airing TONIGHT at 8PM on CVM! 📺 From cutting-edge scans to untold stories, this episode reveals a powerful side of healthcare you don’t often see. #HealthCareWorkersAppreciation

🎓 3 DAYS LEFT ⌛ The countdown is on! Just 3 days remain to submit your application for the Dr. Barry Wint Memorial Scholarship, funding that could help power your journey through medical school.

Swap the processed stuff. Choose fresh fruits, veggies, fish, and nuts instead. 🍎 #TransFatAlert

Meet Dr. Sean Moncrieffe – Chief Technical Director, Standards & Regulation Division. Since 1999, the division has improved healthcare by regulating facilities, food, drugs & more 🌿 Shout out the team maintaining quality care across Jamaica! #HealthcareWorkersAppreciationMonth

There’s just 1 day left to apply for the Dr. Barry Wint Memorial Scholarship. This opportunity could fuel your future in medicine. Don’t let it expire. Apply now. drwintscholarshipfund.org/application

From heartfelt remarks to well-deserved recognition, the #WorldBloodDonorDay Brunch held June 15 celebrated those who continue to support voluntary blood donation. Hear from key voices, including Blood Donor Ambassador Miss Kitty. 🏅 Don’t miss her blood drive on July 25, 2025.

Say hello to Donovan Davis – Acting Financial Officer, Finance & Accounts Division The Finance & Accounts Division plans, spends & tracks health funds to support care across Jamaica. Here’s to the team powering public health behind the scenes. #HealthCareWorkersAppreciationMonth

Meet Mr. Howard Lynch, Chief Technical Director, Policy Planning & Development Division. The division leads national health planning, turning research and priorities into long-term strategies. Here’s to the team guiding our future health strategy! #PeopleInHealth