Ministry of Health & Wellness, Jamaica

Ministry of Health & Wellness, Jamaica The official page for the Ministry of Health & Wellness, Jamaica Vision Statement

Our health vision is: “Healthy People, Healthy Environment”.

Mission Statement

The Ministry of Health & Wellness (MOHW) is the pre-eminent Government organization whose mandate is "To ensure the provision of quality health services and to promote healthy lifestyles and environmental practices". The Ministry, together with its Regional Health Authorities (RHAs), Agencies and related organizations make up the public health system and are responsible for hea

lth care delivery across the island. It is one which envisages a health system that is client-centred and guarantees access to quality health care for every person in our population, at reasonable costs, and which takes into account the needs of the vulnerable among us. It is one which seeks to provide information and to educate the populace, to facilitate individuals taking responsibility for their own health, making informed decisions and adopting healthy lifestyle habits. All this, within a clean, healthy environment where families and communities actively participate and are integrated into the system of health.

07/09/2026

Dr. Adrienne Williams has been awarded J$4.9 million through the Ministry of Health & Wellness’ Research for Wellness Fund to support research into the effects of air pollution on respiratory health in an urban Jamaican city.

Her project, titled Assessing Air Pollution Exposure and its Effects on Respiratory Health in an Urban Jamaican City: A Prospective Panel Study, will generate local evidence on the relationship between air pollution exposure and respiratory health.

07/09/2026

This Saturday is Caribbean Wellness Day!

Join us for the 3K Run/Walk & Wellness Extravaganza at Hope Gardens! 🏃🏽‍♀️🏃🏽‍♂️

🔥 Warm-up: 6:30 a.m.
🏁 Run: 7:00 a.m.
📍 Hope Gardens, 231 Old Hope Road
🎟️ FREE registration!

🎟️ Register at RUNNINGEVENTSJA.COM or scan the QR code.

Man Dem! Knowing the facts can help you make informed decisions about your health.Don’t wait until something feels wrong...
07/09/2026

Man Dem! Knowing the facts can help you make informed decisions about your health.

Don’t wait until something feels wrong. Talk to your doctor about your risk and whether screening is right for you.

07/09/2026

The Park Walker & Ageing Fair will be in Kingston on September 10! 👟🌿

📍 Emancipation Park
⏰ 7 AM–4 PM

Residents of Kingston & St. Andrew, St. Catherine and St. Thomas are invited to come out for a day of movement, wellness, health services and activities focused on healthy ageing. 💙

05/09/2026

The Park Walker & Ageing Fair will be in Kingston on September 10! 👟

📍 Emancipation Park
⏰ 7 AM–4 PM

Residents of Kingston & St. Andrew, St. Catherine and St. Thomas are invited to come out for a day of movement, wellness, health services and activities focused on healthy ageing.

Better together: A PSA blood test checks your level of Prostate-Specific Antigen, while a DRE (Digital Re**al Examinatio...
05/09/2026

Better together: A PSA blood test checks your level of Prostate-Specific Antigen, while a DRE (Digital Re**al Examination) checks the prostate for abnormalities. Together, they can help detect prostate cancer early, when it’s easier to treat.

Man dem - talk to your doctor today.

04/09/2026

Dr. Michelle Reece-Mills has been awarded J$20 million through the Ministry of Health & Wellness’ Research for Wellness Fund to support research into the psychological impact of childhood cancer on parents and siblings in Jamaica.

Her project, titled Hidden Patients in Crisis: The Psychological Impact of Childhood Cancer on Parents and Siblings in Jamaica, will examine the experiences and psychological impact of childhood cancer on family members.

In this video, Dr. Crista Lee Berry, who collected the award on Dr. Reece-Mills’ behalf, shares more about the research.

04/09/2026

Uniforms? Check. Books? Check. School supplies? Check.

As you prepare your child for the new school year, don’t forget to check their health too. Review their Child Health & Development Passport and check their immunization record to ensure they are up to date before returning to the classroom.

Strengthening institutional capacity for advanced cardiac care. 💙Swipe through for highlights from our official handover...
04/09/2026

Strengthening institutional capacity for advanced cardiac care. 💙

Swipe through for highlights from our official handover ceremony with the I Have A Heart Foundation I HAVE A HEART FOUNDATION , marking a significant enhancement to our Cardiothoracic Unit.

This contribution introduces specialized surgical instrumentation, specifically the Ultravision CT Mitral Valve Exposure System and a Cardiac Knot Pusher Set designed to optimize precision and expand our capacity for minimally invasive open-heart procedures. 

We extend our sincere appreciation to the I Have A Heart Foundation for their steadfast partnership and strategic investment in specialized healthcare delivery at the University Hospital of the West Indies. 

03/09/2026

Dr. Simone Badal has been awarded J$20 million through the Ministry of Health & Wellness’ Research for Wellness Fund to support research into breast cancer among Jamaican women.

Her project, titled From Cell Lines to Clinical Cohort: Characterising Breast Cancer in Jamaican Women to Inform Treatment, Policy and International Research, aims to generate findings that can inform treatment, policy and future research.

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10-16 Grenada Way
Kingston
KINGSTON5

Opening Hours

Monday 08:30 - 17:00
Tuesday 08:30 - 17:00
Wednesday 08:30 - 17:00
Thursday 08:30 - 17:00
Friday 08:30 - 16:00

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+18766338172

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