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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 […]
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, […]
Let’s Talk Change: Paperless? Or Less Paper
When people think of a digital health system, the immediate assumption is often paperless. However, for most health systems, especially those in transition, the reality is something closer to less paper. As we navigate the journey of digital transformation in healthcare, it’s important to manage expectations and focus on the tangible steps being taken toward […]
5 Health Centres benefit from diagnostic imaging equipment valued at approximately $ 69.5 million
The Ministry of Health and Wellness, through the Health Systems Strengthening Programme (HSSP), officially commissioned 20 pieces of diagnostic imaging equipment for use in five public health centres on Thursday (July 24, 2025). The equipment, which includes Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) machines used for dental and facial x-rays, and handheld ultrasound devices, are valued […]
Ground Broken for New New Outpatient Building at May Pen Hospital
Via The Gleaner A $642-million development project at the May Pen Hospital in Clarendon has been hailed by stakeholders as a forward-thinking and transformative investment in the region’s healthcare infrastructure. Last Friday, ground was officially broken and contracts signed for the construction of a new outpatient department (OPD) building, being developed by the Ministry of […]