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Gov’t Creating Road Map for National Health Insurance Plan
Work is apace on the development of a policy proposal and road map for the sustainable implementation of a National Health Insurance Plan (NHIP) for Jamaica. The proposal will address elements relating to the benefits package, which includes levels and … Continued
Ministry of Health Establishes Medicinal Cannabis Unit
The Ministry of Health has established a Medicinal Cannabis Unit (MCU) as part of measures to facilitate the medical marijuana industry’s development in Jamaica. This was disclosed in a Ministry Paper tabled by Portfolio Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, … Continued
Jamaican Nurses to Participate in Training Programmes in China and United Kingdom
A cohort of 18 nurses and five educators/supervisors will depart for the People’s Republic of China later this month to participate in a Nurses Training Exchange Programme. Another group is slated to travel to the United Kingdom (UK) to participate … Continued
Public-Private Sector Pharmacy Programme Being Expanded
The number of entities participating in the Government’s Public-Private Sector Pharmacy Programme is being increased. Health Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, said 35 pharmacies will be added to the initiative’s current participants to bring the number to 52, pointing … Continued
Gov’t Expanding Reduced Waiting Time Initiative in Health Facilities
Health Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says the Reduced Waiting Time Initiative that was implemented last year in 15 health facilities islandwide, will be expanded during the 2018/19 fiscal year, after recording positive results in those institutions. Speaking in … Continued
Gov’t to Intensify Implementation of Tobacco Control Regulations
The Government will be intensifying the implementation of provisions under the Public Health (Tobacco Control) Regulations, 2013. Health Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, said this undertaking will include mandatory prohibition of tobacco advertising, promotion and sponsorship, including a ban … Continued
More Jamaicans Seeking Healthcare at Clinics
More Jamaicans are seeking healthcare at clinics, with statistics showing an increase in visits to such facilities last year while hospital visits decreased. Of the 2,971,271 visits made to public health facilities between January and December 2017, a total of … Continued
Report on Regional Health Authorities Review Being Finalised
The Ministry of Health is in the process of finalising a report from a review of the four regional health authorities, which will be the subject of stakeholder consultations during the 2018/19 fiscal year. The review, which was led by … Continued
Compassionate Care Programme for More Hospitals
The Ministry of Health’s Compassionate Care Programme is to be expanded to 12 other hospitals across the country this year. This was disclosed by Portfolio Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, during his contribution to the 2018/19 Sectoral Debate in … Continued
‘Jamaica Moves’ to be Introduced in High Schools
The ‘Jamaica Moves’ programme will be introduced in high schools this fiscal year as the Government ramps up its initiative to encourage Jamaicans to lead healthier lifestyles. This was announced by Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, during … Continued
Government to Implement Policy to Reduce Sugary Drinks in Schools
Effective January 2019, the Government will implement a policy to restrict certain types of sugary drinks in schools and public health institutions. This was disclosed by Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, during his contribution to the 2018/19 … Continued
