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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right seated), along with Registrar at the Department of Co-operatives and Friendly Societies, Errol Gallimore, signs a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), during the launch and formal call for proposals under the newly established $500-million Community Arranged Response Efforts (CARE) Fund on Monday (June 15) at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston. Others looking on (from left) are Principal Director in the Ministry, Dr. Kimorley Humphrey; Permanent Secretary, Errol Greene; and Development and Regulation Manager at the Department of Co-operatives and Friendly Societies, Jacqueline Allen.

Health Ministry Invites Project Proposals Under $500 Million CARE Fund

The Ministry of Health and Wellness has launched a formal call for proposals under the newly established $500-million Community Arranged Response Efforts (CARE) Fund. The initiative aims to empower individuals and groups already doing work to improve health outcomes in...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (back row, left), and State Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Hon. Rhoda Moy Crawford (back row, second right), are photographed with Principal of Cascade Primary and Infant School, Icylyn Bailey (back row, second left); Regional Director for Region 2 in the Ministry, Yasheika Blackwood-Grant, and students of the institution during the unveiling of a sign to commemorate compliance with the National School Nutrition Policy. The school was also presented with a certificate of recognition, recently.

Providing Unhealthy Meals for Children is Comparable to Abuse – Minister

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses delegates and other stakeholders at the 18th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James, on June 16.

Health System Rests on Clearly Defined Patient Rights and Duties – Minister

Head of the Urology Department at the Spanish Town Hospital, Dr. Elon Thompson (second right), celebrates the handover of three pieces of medical equipment, including an ultrasound machine, which he donated to the institution, today (June 16). Others pictured (from left) are Parish Manager, St Catherine Health Services, Abdon Campbell; Chief Executive Officer of the National Health Fund (NHF), Everton Anderson; Senior Medical Officer at the Spanish Town Hospital, Dr. Jacqueline Wright-James, and Chief Executive Officer of the hospital, Jacqueline Ellis.

Spanish Town Hospital Gets Medical Equipment

Founder and Chairman of the Organization for International Development (OID) Medical Mission, Dr. Roy Streete.

Residents of Rivoli in St. Catherine Receive Medical Support from US-Based Mission

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National Blood Transfusion Service Takes Action to Improve Collection

The National Blood Transfusion Service is working to improve blood collection with the integration of web-based software, eDelphi, to manage the blood supply chain from donor recruitment to the collection, analysis and transfusion. This was noted by Health and Wellness State Minister, Hon. Krystal Lee, at the Ministry’s World Blood Donor Day Awards Brunch and the official launch of the...

State Minister in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Hon. Krystal Lee (second right) converses with stakeholders at the handover ceremony for 13 Cardiotocography (CTG) machines and one state-of-the-art ultrasound machine at Victoria Jubilee Hospital in Kingston on Monday (June 15). The items, valued at $32 million were donated by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and facilitated by the Food For the Poor Jamaica. Sharing in the occasion (from left) are Missionary for Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Elder Paul Sutherland; Food For the Poor Jamaica Board Director, Jean Lowrie-Chin; Victoria Jubilee Hospital Senior Medical Officer, Dr. Garth McDonald; Deputy Director of Nursing Services at Bustamante Hospital for Children, Elise Fairweather-Blackwood; Executive Director of Food For The Poor (FFTP) Jamaica, Denise Cagley-Jefferson,and Caribbean Area Presidency at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Elder Ahmad Corbitt.

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$32M Boost for Maternal and Neonatal Care at Victoria Jubilee Hospital

The Ministry of Health and Wellness has significantly enhanced its capacity to deliver high-quality maternal and neonatal services through a $32-million healthcare support initiative at the Victoria Jubilee Hospital (VJH) in Kingston. Through a partnership between Food For the Poor Jamaica and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, VJH has been equipped with 13 Cardiotocography (CTG) machines and...

Health Promotion and Education Officer for Westmoreland, Gerald Miller.

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Parents Urged to Secure Household Chemicals to Prevent Accidental Poisoning

The Westmoreland Health Department is imploring parents and caregivers to take extra precautions to protect children from accidental poisoning during the upcoming summer break. The call comes as statistics are showing a high number of cases of poisoning among children in western Jamaica. Health Promotion and Education Officer for Westmoreland, Gerald Miller, told JIS News that the issue remains a...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses the official opening of the Carol Picart Courtyard at Victoria Jubilee Hospital in downtown Kingston on Wednesday (June 10).

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New Department to Investigate Public Health Complaints

A new department has been established within the Ministry of Health and Wellness to independently investigate complaints about service quality and other challenges within the public health system. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Dr. Christopher Tufton, made the disclosure while addressing the official opening of the Carol Picart Courtyard at the Victoria Jubilee Hospital (VJH) downtown Kingston on Wednesday (June 10). He...

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

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Health Minister Unveils Community Care Plan for Ageing Jamaicans

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, has announced a series of initiatives to strengthen support for Jamaica’s growing ageing population through a community‑based care approach. Addressing Wednesday’s (June 10) post‑Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House, Dr. Tufton explained that the measures form part of the Government’s broader social determinants of health framework and the Community Arranged...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (centre), is surrounded by staff of the Victoria Jubilee Hospital (VJH) at the official opening of the Carol Picart Courtyard at the institution, downtown Kingston, on Wednesday (June 10).

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Well-Being of Healthcare Staff a Priority – Dr. Tufton

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says that ensuring the mental health and well-being of health workers is a major priority in improving healthcare delivery. He said that motivated and supported staff are better equipped to provide compassionate care and ensure patient satisfaction. "It can't be that the staff are unhappy and the clients are dissatisfied....

Deputy Chief Public Health Inspector for St. Catherine, Denese Douglas, addresses the Monthly Meeting of the St. Catherine Municipal Corporation on June 11, in Spanish Town.

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St. Catherine Health Dept. Intensifies Effort to Maintain Food-Safety Standards in Parish

The St. Catherine Health Department is intensifying efforts to strengthen food-safety standards across the parish and will be undertaking a food inspection drive in the Hellshire area of Portmore. According to Deputy Chief Public Health Inspector for St. Catherine, Denese Douglas, officers will undertake rapid inspections to assess the sanitary conditions of food establishments and determine their compliance with licensing...