Dr. Chris Tufton

Author || Minister of Health and Wellness @themohwgovjm || Member of Parliament West Central St Catherine

[Dr. Chris Tufton @christufton]

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[Jamaica Cancer Society @JaCancerSociety]

🚍💗 The Boss Man Bus is rolling into Pink Praise!

We’re pleased to welcome Hummingbird Charities to support free prostate screening to the residents of Portmore. Visit Celebration Church, Portmore Mall, on Saturday, October 31, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. @christufton

[Southern Regional Health Authority @SRHAJamaica]

💙💛 How Was Your Customer Service Experience? We Want to Hear From You!

At the Southern Regional Health Authority, your voice matters! 🗣️💚

We are inviting you to share your feedback on your customer service experience.

[Dr. Chris Tufton @christufton]

BELLYFUL OR NUTRITION? 🤔

We made a stop in Junction, St. Elizabeth, to ask people a simple question: When you eat, are you thinking about your health or just making sure your belly is full?

Are you eating to get full or eating to stay healthy? 🇯🇲

[Dr. Chris Tufton @christufton]

Happy Sunday!
See my piece in today’s @JamaicaObserver . When did eating become so complicated?

[Jamaica Gleaner @JamaicaGleaner]

Jamaicans with disabilities who are registered with the Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities can now benefit from twice the standard National Health Fund subsidy on eligible medication, medical supplies and diagnostic claims.

Read more: https://t.co/IYDVNk5XFV

[MOHW JA @themohwgovjm]

Eligible persons living with disabilities who are registered with the Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD) can now access double subsidies on eligible National Health Fund (NHF) Card medication and diagnostic claims, covering up to 95% of the submitted cost.

The benefit represents a projected annual investment of $50 million and is expected to support approximately 17,000 persons currently registered with the JCPD.

Through the partnership between the NHF and JCPD, the initiative strengthens efforts to reduce financial barriers to healthcare and improve access to essential medication and diagnostic services for persons living with disabilities.

[Southern Regional Health Authority @SRHAJamaica]

🏥 J$80 million investment in healthcare for St. Elizabeth!

The Bellevue Health Centre in southeast St. Elizabeth marked its reopening on Thursday, October 15, 2026, following renovations to improve the care environment for patients and working conditions for staff.

[MOHW JA @themohwgovjm]

The Bellevue Health Centre in St. Elizabeth has benefited from approximately $80.62 million in improvements, combining Hurricane Beryl emergency repairs funded by the Ministry of Health & Wellness and beautification works under the National Health Fund’s Operation Refresh initiative.

The upgrades include a new reinforced-concrete suspended roof, improvements to walls, doors and windows, electrical works, air-conditioning and an improved driveway and parking area.

These investments support a safer, more comfortable and functional environment for patients and staff while strengthening the centre’s role in providing essential primary healthcare services, including prevention, health education, screening, early intervention and ongoing care.

#OperationRefresh #PrimaryHealthcare

[JISNews @JISNews]

Costing is being finalised for a new Accident and Emergency Department at Savanna-la-Mar Hospital, which will significantly improve emergency care in Westmoreland, says Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton.

At Savanna-la-Mar Hospital, an extension to the former COVID-19 isolation area has been completed and is accommodating approximately 28 medical patients.

#JISNews #StayInformed #MOHW

[BOJTV & iFLIX MEDIA @BOJTV1]

$80M Bellevue Health Centre officially
opened in South East St Elizabeth

Today we caught up with the Minister of Health & Wellness @christufton in the streets of Junction St Elizabeth.

He gave us an update on some of his portfolio responsibilities including news that today he officially opened the $80M Bellevue Health Centre located in South East St Elizabeth

@themohwgovjm @kernomarspencer

[Southern Regional Health Authority @SRHAJamaica]

The Southern Regional Health Authority joined the national observance of Mental Health Awareness Week, held from October 3–9, 2026, with a series of engaging activities across the region to promote mental wellness and encourage open conversations about mental health.

[Southern Regional Health Authority @SRHAJamaica]

On Friday, October 9, 2026, Black River Hospital received a major boost with a donation of approximately J$60 million in medical equipment and supplies from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

[MOHW JA @themohwgovjm]

The Ministry of Health & Wellness bids farewell to Ian Stein, PAHO/WHO Representative to Jamaica, Bermuda and the Cayman Islands, recognising the important milestones achieved through Jamaica’s partnership with PAHO/WHO during his tenure.

From supporting Jamaica’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic to collaborating on the response and recovery efforts following Hurricane Melissa, this partnership has been instrumental in strengthening health system capacity, supporting emergency response and advancing public health priorities.

The Ministry expresses its appreciation for Mr. Stein’s contribution and extends best wishes for his future endeavours.

[Southern Regional Health Authority @SRHAJamaica]

From September 29–30, 2026, cooks from hospitals across the Southern Regional Health Authority participated in a two-day Culinary Fundamentals Workshop at the Mandeville Regional Hospital.

[Southern Regional Health Authority @SRHAJamaica]

Expanded healthcare services for southern St. Elizabeth!

The Junction Health Centre in St. Elizabeth launched its new and expanded healthcare services on Thursday, October 8, 2026, following an investment of approximately J$60 million.

[Southern Regional Health Authority @SRHAJamaica]

Community Notice

The Southern Regional Health Authority will continue vector control activities across Manchester, Clarendon and St. Elizabeth. Please see the schedules for details.

[Dr. Chris Tufton @christufton]

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[Jamaica Gleaner @JamaicaGleaner]

Health and Wellness Minister @christufton says today’s children are growing up in a far more challenging environment than previous generations as smartphones, social media and constant exposure to information are creating new pressures.

Read more: https://t.co/BPG2sgKwov

[Southern Regional Health Authority @SRHAJamaica]

🏆 Celebrating Our Healthcare Heroes in St. Elizabeth! 💙

Some 885 healthcare workers, primarily from St. Elizabeth were recognised and awarded recently for their dedication and resilience before, during and after the passage of Hurricane Melissa.

[MOHW JA @themohwgovjm]

The Health Systems Strengthening Programme (HSSP) has earned the Best Planning Accuracy award at the Inter-American Development Bank’s Project Executing Unit Awards, recognising its commitment to realistic planning and delivering on agreed targets.

Funded by the IDB with support from the European Union, HSSP is helping to strengthen non-communicable disease prevention and expand access to quality healthcare, including through the redevelopment of Spanish Town Hospital.

Congratulations to the HSSP team and thanks to the IDB and EU for their continued partnership in advancing healthcare in Jamaica.

#HSSP #MOHWJamaica #IDB #EUinJamaica #HealthierJamaica #SpanishTownHospital