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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton.
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton.

Health Minister Emphasises Importance of Hypertension Awareness and Management

Hypertension or high blood pressure is a strong and reliable indicator that one’s health is at risk and needs to be urgently addressed, says Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton. In his message marking World Hypertension Day,...
Custos Rotulorum for St. Andrew, Hon. Ian Forbes (fourth left, front row), shares a photo opportunity with the 112 newly commissioned Justices of the Peace for the parish. They were sworn into office during a ceremony at the Caribbean Military Academy Auditorium, Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) Headquarters, Up Park Camp, Kingston, on Saturday (May 18).
Custos Rotulorum for St. Andrew, Hon. Ian Forbes (fourth left, front row), shares a photo opportunity with the 112 newly commissioned Justices of the Peace for the parish. They were sworn into office during a ceremony at the Caribbean Military Academy Auditorium, Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) Headquarters, Up Park Camp, Kingston, on Saturday (May 18).

PHOTOS: Commissioning Ceremony for 112 New Justices of the Peace for St. Andrew
Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck (seated, centre) and Chief Technical Director in the Ministry, Kayla Sewell Mills (seated, second left), as well as other members of staff from the Ministry, with more than 20 high-school students from Waterford High School in Portmore, St. Catherine, who took part in discussions about alternative justice services, during National Children’s Day (May 17), a Child Month event, held at the Ministry’s offices in Kingston.
Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck (seated, centre) and Chief Technical Director in the Ministry, Kayla Sewell Mills (seated, second left), as well as other members of staff from the Ministry, with more than 20 high-school students from Waterford High School in Portmore, St. Catherine, who took part in discussions about alternative justice services, during National Children’s Day (May 17), a Child Month event, held at the Ministry’s offices in Kingston.

Students Take Part in Discussion on Alternative Justice Services at Ministry
Consultant Anaesthesiologist and Clinical Lead on the Configuration Management Team of the Electronic Health Records (HER) System at the May Pen Hospital, Dr. Cecily Thompson, addresses a JIS Think Tank on May 14. She provided an update on the performance of the system.
Consultant Anaesthesiologist and Clinical Lead on the Configuration Management Team of the Electronic Health Records (HER) System at the May Pen Hospital, Dr. Cecily Thompson, addresses a JIS Think Tank on May 14. She provided an update on the performance of the system.

Electronic Health Records System Improves Service Delivery at May Pen Hospital
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses Thursday’s (May 16) meeting of the National Road Safety Council. The meeting was held at the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM).
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses Thursday’s (May 16) meeting of the National Road Safety Council. The meeting was held at the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM).

Gov’t to Intensify the National Road Safety Public Education Campaign

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A wellness bench was unveiled at an opening ceremony in June 2023.
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CAPD to Host Event to Empower and Support Students May 30

The Children’s Affairs and Policy Division (CAPD) of the Ministry of Education and Youth (MOEY), in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Wellness (MOHW), is to host a significant event in commemoration of Child Month. Titled, ‘Wellness Bench Lyme – Child Conversation’, this event aims to empower and support students aged 11 to 18 years, under the theme ‘Stand...
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Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with Oversight for Skills and Digital Transformation, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (second left), Chairman/ Founder of Children of Jamaica Outreach (COJO), Gary Williams (left), and son of late noted media practitioner, Marcia Erskine, Machel Erskine (right), make a symbolic presentation of the 2024 Marcia Erskine Memorial Scholarship to Rayon Davis. The presentation was made during COJO’s annual scholarship awards ceremony at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston on Wednesday (May 15 ).
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PHOTOS: Minister Morris Dixon Attends Annual COJO Scholarship Awards Ceremony

Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with Oversight for Skills and Digital Transformation, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (second left), Chairman/ Founder of Children of Jamaica Outreach (COJO), Gary Williams (left), and son of late noted media practitioner, Marcia Erskine, Machel Erskine (right), make a symbolic presentation of the 2024 Marcia Erskine Memorial Scholarship...
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right), and Member of Parliament for St. Catherine Eastern, Denise Daley (second right), cut the ribbon for the official opening of the upgraded waiting area at the Spanish Town Hospital in St. Catherine on Wednesday, May 15.
Health & Wellness

Several Facilities Improved at Spanish Town Hospital

Several facilities, including the pharmacy building and other areas, have been improved at the Spanish Town Hospital in St. Catherine, from a $32-million infrastructure project. The work included renovation of the outpatient waiting area, repurposing of the hospital storage facility, relocation of the laboratory, as well as construction of the covered waiting area, which has the capacity to accommodate 300...
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