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Chairman of the Issa Trust Foundation, Paul Issa (back row, centre) shares a moment with staff at the Victoria Jubilee Hospital in Kingston and overseas medical personnel during a recent health mission at the hospital in Kingston. At front left is The Foundation’s Marketing and Promotional Consultant, Sean “Contractor” Edwards
Chairman of the Issa Trust Foundation, Paul Issa (back row, centre) shares a moment with staff at the Victoria Jubilee Hospital in Kingston and overseas medical personnel during a recent health mission at the hospital in Kingston. At front left is The Foundation’s Marketing and Promotional Consultant, Sean “Contractor” Edwards

Health Sector to Benefit from Issa Trust Foundation’s Fundraising Concert

Grammy Award-winning reggae artiste Shaggy will headline Issa Trust Foundation’s concert on May 17, which will raise funds for local healthcare initiatives. The event, dubbed ‘For-the-Children’ will be held at the Couples San Souci Resort in St. Mary. Shaggy will...
Commissioner of India to Jamaica, His Excellency Shri Mayank Joshi (left), makes a symbolic presentation to Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (right), during the handover ceremony for humanitarian and medical supplies from the Republic of India, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade in downtown Kingston, on Thursday (May 1). Also sharing the moment ( from second left) are Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development, Marsha Henry-Martin; Chief Technical Director at the Ministry, Ambassador Sharon Miller and Director General at the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Richard Thompson.
Commissioner of India to Jamaica, His Excellency Shri Mayank Joshi (left), makes a symbolic presentation to Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (right), during the handover ceremony for humanitarian and medical supplies from the Republic of India, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade in downtown Kingston, on Thursday (May 1). Also sharing the moment ( from second left) are Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development, Marsha Henry-Martin; Chief Technical Director at the Ministry, Ambassador Sharon Miller and Director General at the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Richard Thompson.

Jamaica Gets Humanitarian and Medical Supplies from India
Community Peer Educator, Delsie Malcolm (left), conducts a health test on farmer Kenneth Lewis, during a health fair and information forum in Pinnock Shafston, Westmoreland, on Tuesday (April 29).
Community Peer Educator, Delsie Malcolm (left), conducts a health test on farmer Kenneth Lewis, during a health fair and information forum in Pinnock Shafston, Westmoreland, on Tuesday (April 29).

Over 140 Farmers Benefit from Health Fair and Business Forum in Pinnock Shafston, Westmoreland
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, views construction work at the Spanish Town Hospital under the multibillion-dollar redevelopment project, during a tour of the project site on Wednesday, (April 30).
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, views construction work at the Spanish Town Hospital under the multibillion-dollar redevelopment project, during a tour of the project site on Wednesday, (April 30).

Spanish Town Hospital Development “On the Right Track” – Dr. Tufton
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, delivers remarks during the launch of local artificial intelligence (AI) company, Vox Technology Limited, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Friday (April 25).
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, delivers remarks during the launch of local artificial intelligence (AI) company, Vox Technology Limited, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Friday (April 25).

Gov’t Open to Using AI Solutions in Health Sector – Minister Tufton

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Health & WellnessPress Release

Health Ministry and UNICEF Unite for Vaccination Week Observance ● HPV Campaign to be Launched

The Ministry of Health and Wellness and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) are collaborating to observe Vaccination Week in the Americas (VWA) from April 26 to May 3, which coincides with World Immunization Week. Aligned with the theme “Immunization for All is Humanly Possible,” this year’s emphasis is on the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines, recognizing that cervical cancer, which...
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon Christopher Tufton.
Health & Wellness

Cornwall Regional Hospital Marks Major Progress with Administrative Wing Opening

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says the opening of the administrative wing at Cornwall Regional Hospital (CRH) in Montego Bay, St. James, marks a significant milestone in the institution’s journey towards renewal and excellence. Dr. Tufton, who was addressing stakeholders, including business interests, health practitioners, and residents on Thursday (April 24), noted that the opening...
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Students attending primary schools in Westmoreland participate in an activity, during the recently held National School Moves Day event, at the Sheffield Primary School in the parish.
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Primary Schools In Westmoreland Participate In National School Moves Day

Some 200 students from 13 primary schools across Westmoreland, participated in National School Moves Day, which was held at the Sheffield Primary School in the parish recently, under the theme ‘Strong Bodies, Stronger Minds’. National School Moves Day is a flagship initiative under the Ministry of Health and Wellness’ Jamaica Moves in Schools Programme and aims to reinforce the importance...
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A view of the newly constructed Tensie Mae Robinson Medical Complex located at 9 Cookson Pen, Braeton Main Road in Portmore, St. Catherine.
Health & Wellness

PM Welcomes Private Hospital in Portmore

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has commended the investment in the establishment of a private hospital in Portmore, St. Catherine, that will provide a range of advanced medical services to the residents of the municipality. The Tensie Mae Robinson Medical Complex, located at 9 Cookson Pen on the Braeton Main Road, is a 23-bed facility owned by...
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General Manager of the JN Foundation, Claudine Allen (second left), is joined by (from left), biker, Christopher Atkinson; Lead for Youth & Education Programmes at JN Foundation, Sydoney Preddie; and Community Engagement Lead at National Helmet Wearing Coalition (NHWC), Marlon Fletcher, at the NHWC’s blood drive at Cornwall Regional Hospital in Montego Bay, St. James, on Saturday, April 12.
Health & Wellness

NHWC Hosts Blood Drive at Cornwall Regional Hospital

The National Helmet Wearing Coalition (NHWC), in collaboration with the JN Foundation and the National Blood Transfusion Service (NBTS), hosted a blood drive at Cornwall Regional Hospital in Montego Bay, on Saturday, April 12. Held under the theme ‘Rev Up Hope, Give Blood, Save Lives’, the event attracted more than 55 registered participants, including bikers and community supporters, resulting in...
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton.
Health & Wellness

Jamaica Making Progress on Reducing Maternal Mortality

Jamaica is on a path towards fulfilling the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) of reducing the maternal mortality ratio to below 70 per 100,000 live births by 2030, says Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the Hon Christopher Tufton. “Our commitment to reducing maternal mortality and morbidity is evident in the initiatives that prioritise not only quality healthcare services but also equitable...
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