Jamaica Awaits IDT Ruling On Doctors Overtime Dispute

 

Press Release From The Ministry of Health and Wellness - September 29, 2026

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The Ministry of Health and Wellness acknowledges the concerns of the Jamaica Medical Doctors’ Association (JMDA) regarding the delivery of a decision by the Industrial Disputes Tribunal (IDT) in relation to the dispute over overtime payments and related matters.

The Ministry is also awaiting the decision of the IDT, an independent statutory body established to determine and settle industrial disputes referred to it; and urges the continued patience of all parties, given the complexity of the matters under consideration by the tribunal.

Meanwhile, the Ministry takes note of the posture of the JMDA regarding possible interruptions to healthcare service if an IDT decision is not handed down by Friday, October 2. The Ministry, through the Regional Health Authorities, will, therefore, put in place measures to limit any possible impact on the patients who visit health facilities

Editors Note

Jamaica is facing difficult times. We see the massive gap between our imports and exports. External factors seem to be playing a significant role in its negative impact on the economy.

The health sector has challenges, but all must ensure that we do not kick the bucket of milk over because we will all pay dearly for it.

Jamaica needs twenty-five years of building and our people holding strain, or else wi corner dark for the next generation! The murder rate must be reduced to no more than 50 to 100 annually.

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