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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left), in conversation with Managing Director of ArguSoft America Incorporated, Ram Gopalan (centre) and President of Professional Services at Argusoft America Incorporated, Ravi Shankar, following the contract signing for the implementation of the Electronic Immunisation Registry (EIR) Project on Friday (April 17). The signing ceremony was held at the Ministry of Health and Wellness’ Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) Conference Room in New Kingston.
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left), in conversation with Managing Director of ArguSoft America Incorporated, Ram Gopalan (centre) and President of Professional Services at Argusoft America Incorporated, Ravi Shankar, following the contract signing for the implementation of the Electronic Immunisation Registry (EIR) Project on Friday (April 17). The signing ceremony was held at the Ministry of Health and Wellness’ Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) Conference Room in New Kingston.

Contract Signed for Electronic Immunisation Registry Software

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, on Friday (April 17) signed a contract for the software that will be used in the implementation of the Electronic Immunisation Registry (EIR) Project. The contract was signed with United...
Medical Officer of Health for Westmoreland, Dr. Marcia Graham, addresses the monthly meeting of the Westmoreland Municipal Corporation in Savanna-la-Mar on April 9.
Medical Officer of Health for Westmoreland, Dr. Marcia Graham, addresses the monthly meeting of the Westmoreland Municipal Corporation in Savanna-la-Mar on April 9.

Westmoreland Residents Urged to Guard Against Gastroenterisis
Medical Officer of Health for Westmoreland, Dr. Marcia Graham, gives remarks during the monthly meeting of the Westmoreland Municipal Corporation in Savanna-la-Mar on April 9.
Medical Officer of Health for Westmoreland, Dr. Marcia Graham, gives remarks during the monthly meeting of the Westmoreland Municipal Corporation in Savanna-la-Mar on April 9.

Residents in Westmoreland Urged to Update Immunisation Records
Mayor of Savanna-la-Mar, Councillor Danree Delancy (standing, second left, front row), and Councillors of the Westmoreland Municipal Corporation, share a moment with Director of the Lake Group of Companies, Michael Lake (third right, front row). The occasion was the Corporation’s monthly meeting on April 9, during which Mr. Lake presented 150 cots to bolster emergency response in the parish.
Mayor of Savanna-la-Mar, Councillor Danree Delancy (standing, second left, front row), and Councillors of the Westmoreland Municipal Corporation, share a moment with Director of the Lake Group of Companies, Michael Lake (third right, front row). The occasion was the Corporation’s monthly meeting on April 9, during which Mr. Lake presented 150 cots to bolster emergency response in the parish.

Lake Group Donates 150 Cots to Boost Westmoreland’s Emergency Response
Executive Director of the National Healthcare Enhancement Foundation, Courtney Cephas.
Executive Director of the National Healthcare Enhancement Foundation, Courtney Cephas.

Jamaicans In Diaspora Encouraged to Channel Donations to Health Sector Through NHEF

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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left), addresses a press briefing at the Cornwall Regional Hospital in Montego Bay, St. James, on Thursday (April 9). Joining the Minister is Clinical Coordinator at the Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA), Dr. Delroy Fray.
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Cornwall Regional Hospital Bed Capacity Restored to Pre-Hurricane Melissa Levels

Bed capacity at Cornwall Regional Hospital (CRH) in Montego Bay, St. James, has been restored to pre‑Hurricane Melissa levels, marking a significant milestone in the facility’s ongoing recovery efforts. Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, disclosed that the hospital has rebounded from fewer than 150 beds after Hurricane Melissa to approximately 300, effectively doubling capacity and...
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Medical Officer for St. James Health Services, Dr Francine Phillips Kelly.
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Women Urged to do Regular Pap Smear Screening

April is being observed as Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, and Medical Officer for St James, Dr Francine Phillips Kelly, is urging women to undergo regular pap smear screenings to support early detection and prevention. Addressing the monthly meeting of the St. James Municipal Corporation on April 9, Dr. Phillips Kelly also encouraged men to play an active role in supporting...
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Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (second from left), makes a point to Medical Officer of Health for St. James, Dr. Tanique Bailey-Small (second right), during a tour of the Catherine Hall Health Centre in St. James on Friday (April 10), to get a firsthand look at repair works at the facility.  Sharing in the conversation are Acting Regional Director, Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA), Deveta McLaren (left) and Parish Manager for the St. James Health Department, Lennox Wallace. 
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Catherine Hall Health Centre to Reopen in Two Weeks

The Catherine Hall Health Centre in St. James, which sustained extensive damage during Hurricane Melissa, is set to reopen in two weeks, restoring access to essential services for the community. Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, made the disclosure during a tour of the facility on Friday (April 10) to get a firsthand look at the...
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses a press briefing at the Cornwall Regional Hospital (CRH) in St. James on Thursday ( April 9).
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Western Child and Adolescent Hospital Expected to Be Completed This Financial Year

Completion of the Western Child and Adolescent Hospital in St. James is being targeted for the current financial year, as work continues to advance the project. This was outlined by Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, who highlighted that efforts are being made to accelerate construction, following recent delays. “I had a meeting last week with...
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton.
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Gov’t Assessing Over 100 Health Centres in Hurricane-Hit Parishes

The Ministry of Health and Wellness is now undertaking detailed assessments of more than 100 health centres across the five parishes impacted by Hurricane Melissa, as part of efforts to strengthen the nation’s healthcare infrastructure. Portfolio Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says engineers are on the ground assessing 101 facilities in the affected parishes, with a focus on structural...
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, delivers the main address at the official commissioning of the solar system installed at the National Health Fund (NHF) pharmaceutical warehouse on Marcus Garvey Drive on Wednesday (April 8). The installation is expected to improve energy efficiency and lower operational costs.
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Health Minister Highlights Increased Access to Medication Facilitated by the NHF

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, has highlighted the significant expansion of the National Health Fund (NHF), pointing to increased access to medication and broader healthcare support for Jamaicans. Speaking at the official commissioning of a solar system at the NHF pharmaceutical warehouse on Marcus Garvey Drive on Wednesday (April 8), Dr. Tufton said the agency...
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