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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.
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

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says that despite challenges, Jamaica’s health system rests on clearly defined patient rights and duties, with safeguards to ensure proper checks and balances. Speaking at the 11th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora...
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.
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.
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
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Errol Green (right); Minister of State in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Hon. Krystal Lee (second right); and Director of the National Public Laboratory, Dr. Marlene Tapper, celebrate during the unveiling of the logo for the newly launched Lifesavers Club, Jamaica’s national blood donor club initiative aimed at building a consistent base of voluntary donors. The event was the Ministry’s World Blood Donor Day Awards Brunch and the official launch of the Ministry’s Lifesavers Club on Sunday (June 14) at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in Kingston.
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Errol Green (right); Minister of State in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Hon. Krystal Lee (second right); and Director of the National Public Laboratory, Dr. Marlene Tapper, celebrate during the unveiling of the logo for the newly launched Lifesavers Club, Jamaica’s national blood donor club initiative aimed at building a consistent base of voluntary donors. The event was the Ministry’s World Blood Donor Day Awards Brunch and the official launch of the Ministry’s Lifesavers Club on Sunday (June 14) at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in Kingston.

National Blood Transfusion Service Takes Action to Improve Collection
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.
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.

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

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Parents Urged to Secure Household Chemicals to Prevent Accidental Poisoning

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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...
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton.
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Health Minister Unveils Community Care Plan for Ageing Jamaicans

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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

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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

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Veterinary Public Health Inspector for St. Thomas, Nardia Nembhard.
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Jamaicans Urged to Prioritise Food Safety During Hurricane Season

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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, speaking at Wednesday’s (June 10) post Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.
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NHF Investigating Cybersecurity Threat

The National Health Fund (NHF) is investigating a reported cybersecurity threat after receiving a communication from a hacker group claiming to have accessed some of the agency's data. Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, provided the update during the post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House on Wednesday (June 10). "The NHF has confirmed receipt of a...
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