HSSP IN THE NEWS
41 Community Health Aides Certified to Provide Foot Care to Diabetic Patients under HSSP
Forty-one Community Health Aides (CHAs) from St Ann, St Catherine, and Clarendon have officially received certification in specialised foot care following the successful completion of a three-month training programme under the Health Systems Strengthening Programme (HSSP). The Foot Care Assistant Level 1 training concluded in December, and enhanced the capacity of the CHAs to deliver […]
Sophia Lothan: The Quiet Powerhouse Behind SERHA’s EHR Transformation
When SERHA launched the Electronic Health Record (EHR) system in 2024, it marked one of the most ambitious digital transitions in Jamaica’s health sector. While such transformation requires infrastructure, software, and policy, its true success depends on people who are willing to adapt, learn, and guide others. Among the many staff navigating this new digital […]
Greater Portmore Health Centre Expansion on Track for Mid-Year Completion
Portmore, St Catherine – Construction work is steadily advancing on the new building at Greater Portmore Health Centre, which is now approximately 65 per cent complete. This is the latest update from Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, who welcomed the progress as he toured the facility today. The construction teams […]
Construction of Old Harbour Comprehensive Health Centre now 75% complete
Old Harbour, St Catherine – Work is steadily advancing on the new Old Harbour Comprehensive Health Centre, which is now approximately 75 per cent complete. The project, being implemented under the Health Systems Strengthening Programme (HSSP), officially began in February last year, following contractor mobilisation. Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, […]
Spanish Town Hospital Tower Foundation Complete; Construction Moves to Above-Ground Phase
Construction has now moved into the above-ground phase on the six-storey tower being built at Spanish Town Hospital. The project, which is being carried out under the Health Systems Strengthening Programme (HSSP), has successfully concluded Phase Two of the foundation works, and work is now advancing to the construction of the ground and first […]
Construction of Old Harbour Comprehensive Health Centre Passes Halfway Mark
Old Harbour, St Catherine – Work is steadily advancing on the new Old Harbour Comprehensive Health Centre, which is now approximately 52 per cent complete. The project, being implemented under the Health Systems Strengthening Programme (HSSP), officially began in February this year, following contractor mobilisation. Programme Manager for the HSSP, Orett Clarke, welcomed the progress, […]
Forty-one Community Health Aides (CHAs) from St Ann, St Catherine, and Clarendon have officially rec [...]
When SERHA launched the Electronic Health Record (EHR) system in 2024, it marked one of the most amb [...]
Portmore, St Catherine – Construction work is steadily advancing on the new building at Greater Port [...]
Old Harbour, St Catherine – Work is steadily advancing on the new Old Harbour Comprehensive Health C [...]
Construction has now moved into the above-ground phase on the six-storey tower being built at Spanis [...]
Old Harbour, St Catherine – Work is steadily advancing on the new Old Harbour Comprehensive Health C [...]
When people think of a digital health system, the immediate assumption is often paperless. However, [...]
The Ministry of Health and Wellness, through the Health Systems Strengthening Programme (HSSP), offi [...]
Via The Gleaner A $642-million development project at the May Pen Hospital in Clarendon has been hai [...]
Via Jamaica Information Service Ground has been broken for the construction of a brand-new, state-of [...]
Via Jamaica Information Service Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton on [...]