Jamaicans Urged to Practise Healthier Lifestyles
With data indicating that the country’s life expectancy rate is declining, Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, is urging Jamaicans to …
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PHOTOS: Ministry of Health’s Standards and Regulations Division ISO Certified
Dr. Tufton Conducts ‘Wellness Check-In’ at Denham Town High School
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, visited with students at Denham Town High School on Tuesday (June 6), where he offered …
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PHOTOS: Minister Samuda Participates in NHF’s 20th Anniversary Tree-Planting Initiative
PHOTOS: Lady Allen Attends Health Fair and Open Day at Bustamante Hospital for Children
PHOTOS: Conversations with Special Needs Students
Importance of Partnerships During Health Emergencies Emphasised
Regional and sub-regional partnerships should seek to take steps to address challenges that were experienced by countries with limited capacity during the COVID-19 pandemic to …
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Renewed Calls for Persons to Eat Healthy Foods
There are renewed calls for the population to eat healthy foods for sustainable health and well-being and to pay careful attention to labels on food …
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PHOTOS: World No Tobacco Day Youth Forum
NCDA Launches Anti-Vaping Campaign in Westmoreland
The National Council on Drug Abuse (NCDA) has launched an Anti-Vaping Campaign in Westmoreland, to help combat the increased use of electronic cigarettes among youth …
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Health Minister Cautions Youth Against E-Cigarette Use
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, is urging increased awareness and action among the youth in resisting the harmful long-term health …
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Health Ministry Steps Up Immunisation Against Vaccine-Preventable Diseases
The Ministry of Health and Wellness is stepping up its immunisation programme to reach children and adults who might have missed doses during the pandemic. …
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PHOTOS: CPFSA Mental Health Lecture
Students in the West Benefit from Mental Health Playday
Students from several institutions in western Jamaica benefited from a child and adolescent mental health playday, held at Harmony Beach Park in Montego Bay, St. …
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CHASE Fund Partners with HFJ to Reduce Cardiovascular Disease
Like the Heart Foundation of Jamaica (HFJ), the Culture, Health, Arts, Sports and Education (CHASE) Fund is concerned about the high number of Jamaicans who …
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Ministry of Health and Wellness Creates Physician Workforce Document
The Ministry of Health and Wellness has created a physician workforce document, that will provide the framework for the engagement of more doctors in both …
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Programmes to Enhance Health Promotion Being Rolled Out This Year
Two new programmes designed to enhance health promotion in Jamaica through education and screening are slated for rollout this year. The initiatives, to be spearheaded …
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Dengue Fever Sensitisation Being Ramped Up in Westmoreland
The Health Promotion and Education Unit at the Westmoreland Public Health Department is ramping up its dengue fever sensitisation thrust in the parish. This, according …
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Nearly 6,000 Get Free Blood Pressure Checks in Western Region
Nearly 6,000 persons in four western parishes received free blood pressure checks on Wednesday (May 17), far exceeding the 4,000-target set for World Hypertension Day. …
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Buff Bay Primary Stages Health and Education Fair on Children’s Day
Buff Bay Primary School in Portland will mark Children’s Day on Friday (May 19) with a health and education fair on the grounds of the …
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