Health ministry awards nearly $48 million for health research projects
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August 29, 2026
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Ministry of Health & Wellness has awarded nearly $48 million to five successful applicants under its Research for Wellness Fund (RFWF) Programme to support research aimed at improving health outcomes and strengthening evidence-based decision-making across Jamaica’s health sector.
The announcement was made by Minister of Health & Wellness, Dr Christopher Tufton, during an awards ceremony held on Friday.
Launched by Tufton during his 2019 Sectoral Presentation, the Research for Wellness Fund was established as part of the ministry’s ongoing commitment to promoting innovation, scientific research and locally developed solutions to address Jamaica’s health challenges.
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