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Pediatrician preparing arm of a small boy for vaccination at doctor
Pediatrician preparing arm of a small boy for vaccination at doctor's office.

Stick to Immunisation Schedule – Dr. Lewis

Medical Officer of Health for Portland, Dr. Sharon Lewis, is imploring persons to adhere to the immunisation schedule to ensure that they receive the most effective protection against a range of serious diseases. Her call is in response to the...
The Lupus Foundation of Jamaica team (from left), Director, Cedric McDonald; President, Desiree Tulloch-Reid and Executive Director, Tishauna Mullings, are joined by lupus warrior, Danielle Hall at the Foundation
The Lupus Foundation of Jamaica team (from left), Director, Cedric McDonald; President, Desiree Tulloch-Reid and Executive Director, Tishauna Mullings, are joined by lupus warrior, Danielle Hall at the Foundation's Strides for Lupus walk held on May 10 in New Kingston. The event aimed to raise awareness about lupus and show support for persons living with the condition.

PHOTOS: Strides for Lupus Walk
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right), presents a copy of his book, ‘Wild Flavours’, to President of the Nurses Association of Jamaica (NAJ), Dawn Marie Richards, during today’s (May 12), observance of International Nurses Day and the launch of National Nurses’ Week, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston.
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right), presents a copy of his book, ‘Wild Flavours’, to President of the Nurses Association of Jamaica (NAJ), Dawn Marie Richards, during today’s (May 12), observance of International Nurses Day and the launch of National Nurses’ Week, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston.

Vast Majority of Persons Receive Good Care at Hospitals and Health Centres
Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon.
Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon.

National School Nutrition Policy Tabled in Senate
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (third right), is joined by staff from the Southern Regional Health Authority and other officials as he unveils the plaque on the wall at the newly refurbished Aenon Town Health Centre in Clarendon, on May 8.
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (third right), is joined by staff from the Southern Regional Health Authority and other officials as he unveils the plaque on the wall at the newly refurbished Aenon Town Health Centre in Clarendon, on May 8.

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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton.
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Churches Encouraged to Incorporate Physical Activity in Worship

The Ministry of Health and Wellness is encouraging churches to begin incorporating more physical activity in their various forms of worship. The call comes against the background of the annual global observation of Move for Health Day on Saturday (May 10). For this year’s commemoration, the Ministry is looking to partner with faith-based organisations (FBO). Portfolio Minister, Dr. the Hon....
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, observes as Consultant Neurosurgeon, Dr. Charmaine Muthra (centre), explains the components of the new state-of-the-art drill at the Bustamante Hospital for Children, during a tour of the hospital’s Arthur Wint Drive location in Kingston on Thursday, May 1. Looking on is Senior Medical Officer at the hospital, Dr. Michelle-Ann Richards Dawson.
Health & WellnessYouth

Neurosurgical Drill A Leap Into Modern Medical Technology For Bustamante Hospital

The new state-of-the-art neurosurgical drill at the Bustamante Hospital for Children is a major leap into modern medical technology, significantly improving the hospital’s capacity to perform critical brain or spinal procedures on young patients. Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, got a first-hand look at the $31-million device, during a recent visit and tour of the...
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses the ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation ceremony of the Environmental Health Laboratory (EHL), held on Thursday (May 1), at the AC Mariott Hotel in Kingston.
Health & Wellness

Health Ministry Placing Greater Focus on Indoor Air Quality Monitoring

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, has charged the team at the Environment Health Laboratory (EHL) to place greater focus on public education on indoor air-quality monitoring, to prevent potential health risks. “We are going to have to do more to alert our public and, indeed, in the health space, around prevention as opposed to ‘testing...
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Fitness instructor and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of W8 Aerobics, Mboya Savoury (right), leads squat exercises with Enforcement Officers from MPM Waste Management Limited (from left), Claudette Richardson, Lacivia Whyte and Joslyn Pyke, at the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) staff health fair, held on Monday (May 5) at the agency’s Half-Way Tree Road offices in Kingston. The event was held under the theme ‘Wellness Starts Here: A Stronger, Healthier NSWMA Family’.
Health & Wellness

NSWMA Hosts Comprehensive Health Fair for Staff

The National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) hosted a comprehensive health fair on Monday (May 5), benefiting almost 500 employees at the agency. The health fair, which was held at the NSWMA, Half-Way Tree Road offices, offered services including human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) tests, basic vision tests, cholesterol, blood sugar, blood pressure, body mass index (BMI), height and weight checks,...
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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, delivers remarks during the official opening of a new kitchen facility at the St. James Infirmary on May 2.
Health & Wellness

St. James to Get New Transitional Centre to Support the Parish’s Most Vulnerable Residents

St. James is set to benefit from a new transitional centre designed to support the needs of some of the parish’s most vulnerable residents. Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, made the disclosure while addressing the official opening of a kitchen facility at the St. James Infirmary on May 2. He said the proposed transitional centre...
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Director of Health Promotion and Protection in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dr. Simone Spence (left), and Director of Health Promotion and Education, Takese Foga, participate in the praise and worship segment of Sunday’s (May 4) World Move for Health Day National Church Service. The service was held at Grace Missionary Church in St. Andrew. This year’s observance focused on the promotion of physical activity through faith-based institutions
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Photos: World Move For Health Day National Church Service

Director of Health Promotion and Protection in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dr. Simone Spence (left), and Director of Health Promotion and Education, Takese Foga, participate in the praise and worship segment of Sunday’s (May 4) World Move for Health Day National Church Service. The service was held at Grace Missionary Church in St. Andrew. This year’s observance focused...
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Director of Child and Adolescent Mental Health, Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dr. Judith Leiba.
EducationHealth & Wellness

Parents Encouraged To Manage Expectations During Exam Season

Parents are being urged to manage expectations as their children sit various school examinations, ensuring they do not feel that their results determine their entire future. Director of Child and Adolescent Mental Health at the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dr. Judith Leiba, told JIS News that parents should approach exams in a way that reassures children they are supported...
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