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Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right), interacts with (from left) Dr. Paul Garraway; Acting Deputy Director of Nursing Services, Opal Nembhard Ferron; and Chief Executive Officer of the Noel Holmes Hospital in Hanover, Princess Wedderburn, during a tour of the hospital on Saturday (January 24).
Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right), interacts with (from left) Dr. Paul Garraway; Acting Deputy Director of Nursing Services, Opal Nembhard Ferron; and Chief Executive Officer of the Noel Holmes Hospital in Hanover, Princess Wedderburn, during a tour of the hospital on Saturday (January 24).

Cornwall Regional Hospital to Receive Boost In Bed Capacity

Cornwall Regional Hospital (CRH) in St. James is set to receive a significant boost in bed capacity over the next month, with 227 additional beds expected to come online to address severe overcrowding challenges at the facility. Health and Wellness...
Chief Executive Officer of the Falmouth Public General in Trelawny, Carlington McLennon (second row, right) joins staff of the hospital alongside representatives from Excellence Oyster Bay, as they present a cheque to We Care FPGH’s Winsome Harper (front row, fourth right) during a handover ceremony held on Friday (January 23).
Chief Executive Officer of the Falmouth Public General in Trelawny, Carlington McLennon (second row, right) joins staff of the hospital alongside representatives from Excellence Oyster Bay, as they present a cheque to We Care FPGH’s Winsome Harper (front row, fourth right) during a handover ceremony held on Friday (January 23).

Falmouth Public General Hospital Receives US$21,000 To Help with Restoration Efforts
Health Promotion and Education Officer for Westmoreland, Gerald Miller.
Health Promotion and Education Officer for Westmoreland, Gerald Miller.

Parents Urged to Reinforce Handwashing, Water Safety for Children In Schools
Health Education and Promotions Officer, Westmoreland Health Department, Gerald Miller.
Health Education and Promotions Officer, Westmoreland Health Department, Gerald Miller.

WRHA Expanding Psychosocial Support Services Across Westmoreland
Health Promotion and Education Officer for Westmoreland, Gerald Miller.
Health Promotion and Education Officer for Westmoreland, Gerald Miller.

Parents Urged to Reinforce Peaceful Conflict Resolution and Healthy Behaviours Among Students

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New Chairman of the Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA), Michael Stern, addresses a recent function for the handover of supplies at the Percy Junior Hospital in Manchester.
Health & Wellness

New SRHA Chairman to Focus on Upgrading Health Infrastructure

New Chairman of the Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA), Michael Stern, says he will be focused on upgrading and expanding healthcare infrastructure to meet the increased demand on health services in the region. SRHA is responsible for the management and operation of public health services in Manchester, Clarendon and St. Elizabeth, including a network of health centres and hospitals, within...
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (centre), embraces two parents who have signed up for the Family Caregivers Pilot Programme, which was launched on January 19 at the Bustamante Hospital for Children (BHC) in St. Andrew. The parents are Tasheka Anderson (third left) and Francine Perry (fifth left). Also at the launch are (from left) Chief Nursing Officer in the Ministry, Patricia Ingram Martin; Chief Executive Officer at the hospital, Anthony Wood; Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor-McKenzie, and Deputy Director of Nursing Services at the hospital, Michelle Finnikin Campbell.
Health & Wellness

Family Caregivers Pilot Programme Launched at Bustamante Hospital for Children

The Ministry of Health and Wellness has launched a Family Caregivers Pilot Programme at Bustamante Hospital for Children (BHC), geared at allowing designated family members or close friends to stay with and support patients in public hospitals. Under the initiative, the role of family members is to provide non-clinical care such as comfort, feeding, and emotional support, while the licensed...
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses the official handover ceremony for the newly rehabilitated Runaway Bay Community Health Centre in St. Ann on January 16.
Health & Wellness

Gov’t Strengthening Health System to Meet Hurricane and Flu Demands

The Government is taking steps to strengthen health services and address rising demand, as it responds to the combined impact of Hurricane Melissa and the annual influenza season on the public health system. Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, noted that Jamaica is facing the dual challenge of routine seasonal pressures and extraordinary disruption simultaneously. Speaking...
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Minister without portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with Responsibility for Efficiency, Innovation, and Digital Transformation, Ambassador the Hon. Audrey Marks, who is also Member of Parliament for Manchester North Eastern, presents a Starlink unit to Senior Medical Officer (SMO) at the Percy Junor Hospital, Dr. Carlos Wilson (second left), and Chief Executive Officer, Carlton Nichols (second right). Occasion was the handover of several items at the hospital on Friday (January 16), which will also benefit the adjoining Spalding Health Centre. Looking on is Chairman of the Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA), Michael Stern.
Health & WellnessOffice of the Prime Minister

Percy Junor Hospital Receives Donation of Supplies

The Percy Junor Hospital in Manchester has received a donation of items, which will enhance patient care, operational efficiency and overall staff/visitor experience. The items, which include a Starlink satellite unit, a generator, two water cooler dispensers and care packages, will also benefit the adjoining Spalding Health Centre. Minister without portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with Responsibility...
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Minister of State in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Hon. Krystal Lee, addresses the official opening of the National Council on Drug Abuse (NCDA) Northeast Regional office in Drax Hall, St. Ann on Friday ( Jan.16). 
Finance & Public ServiceHealth & Wellness

NCDA Opens Northeast Regional Office in St. Ann

State Minister in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Hon. Krystal Lee, says the establishment of the National Council on Drug Abuse (NCDA) Northeast Regional Office signals the Government’s commitment to strengthening public health and wellness across Jamaica. She was addressing the official opening of the facility in Drax Hall, St. Ann on Friday (Jan. 16). “This launch represents far...
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses the official handover ceremony for the newly rehabilitated Runaway Bay Community Health Centre in St. Ann on Friday (Jan. 16). 
Health & Wellness

Runaway Bay Health Centre Refurbished Under Operation Refresh

Residents of Runaway Bay and surrounding areas in St. Ann are now accessing primary health care in more comfortable surroundings following the refurbishing of the community health centre. The work was done under the Ministry of Health and Wellness ‘Operation Refresh’ programme and included roof and ceiling repair; installation of an air conditioning unit; improvement of the reception area; placement...
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