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

Public Service Announcement – Vaccination Blitz February 5 and 6, 2022

The Ministry of Health & Wellness invites members of the public to attend a vaccination site on Saturday and Sunday, February 5 and 6, 2022 to receive their first or second dose of the AstraZeneca, Sinopharm and Johnson & Johnson...

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

Booster Dose of AstraZeneca Vaccine now Available

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left), ties the shoe lace of a student at Holy Trinity High School, who received sneakers through a donation made possible by the non-profit organisation, Sole 2 Sole. This was during a ceremony held at the School located on George Headley Drive, in Kingston on February 4.

PHOTOS: Handover Of Sneakers From Min. Tufton

Strides Made In Preventing Cancer-Related Deaths

Students participate in an exercise session as part of the ‘Jamaica Moves In School’ virtual tour, which stopped at The Queen’s High School in Kingston, recently. The tour will continue on April 29 and May 27 at locations are to be announced. The tour is organised by the Ministries of Health and Wellness, and Education and Youth, in collaboration with the Association of Principals and Vice Principals, and the Jamaica Association of Principals of Infant and Primary Schools. The initiative, which targets infant, primary and secondary schools, is intended to encourage and highlight healthy lifestyle as an important aspect of wellness.

PHOTOS: Jamaica Moves In School Virtual Tour

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“Close The Care Gap” For World Cancer Day

As the world celebrates World Cancer Day on Friday, February 4, the Westmoreland Health Department will place intense focus on cancer awareness, prevention and control to commemorate the day. World Cancer Day is observed annually on February 4 to raise awareness about the non-communicable disease, which is the second leading cause of death globally. The theme for World Cancer Day...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right), listens attentively to Senior Medical Officer at the Savanna-la-Mar Public Hospital in Westmoreland, Dr. Suman Vemu (centre,) during a tour of the new field hospital. Looking on is Mayor of Savanna-la-Mar and Chairman of the Westmoreland Municipal Corporation, Bertel Moore. The facility, located on the grounds of the Savanna-la-Mar Public Hospital, was officially opened on Tuesday (February 2).

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Field Hospital For COVID-19 Patients Opens At Savanna-La-Mar Hospital

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, on Wednesday (February 2), officially opened a field hospital on the grounds of the Savanna-la-Mar Public Hospital in Westmoreland. The Minister said that the 50-bed capacity facility, which will accommodate coronavirus (COVID-19) patients, will help to ease the pressure on the main hospital. “The threat of COVID still exists, so...

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Tourism, Jennifer Griffith, speaking at the official launch of the Annual International Conference & Exhibition (AICE) 2022 at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Rose Hall, St. James, on Thursday (January 27). AICE 2022 is scheduled for June 13 to 17 at the Montego Bay Convention Centre.

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Tourism Development on Track Despite COVID-19

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Tourism, Jennifer Griffith, says 90 per cent of all planned tourism investments remain on track despite the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. “We have more than a dozen hotel development projects in progress throughout the different areas of the island,” Ms. Griffiths indicated. She was addressing the official launch of the Annual International Conference...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (third left), with (from left) Dr. Tana Ricketts-Roomes, from the Willowdene Family Medical Centre, St. Catherine; Dr. Matthew Bird from Epione Medical in Kingtson; Dr. Renee McKoy from the St. Ann-based Burlington Medical Centre; and Dr. Rupert Riley from Deluxe Medical Centre, Kingston. Occasion was Tuesday’s (February 1) virtual signing ceremony for engagement of additional doctors under the Public-Private Partnership for Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs).

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Nine More Private Doctors Engaged Under Partnership To Combat NCDS

More Jamaicans living with chronic illnesses will benefit from treatment and care under the Public-Private Partnership for Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs), following engagement of nine additional doctors. They bring to 13 the number of private practitioners participating in the initiative, which is targeted at public-sector patients living with diabetes and hypertension, who have been referred from health centres. The objective is...

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses stakeholders at a function in Salt Spring, St. James, on January 27.

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Education Minister Says Face-To-Face Classes Progressing Well

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, says the Government has seen nothing, so far, to reverse course in its decision to resume face-to-face classes in schools across the island. In fact, the Minister said that there is enough evidence to suggest that the continued practice of following health and safety protocols outlined by the Ministry of Health and...

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Public Service Announcement – Vaccination Blitz January 29 and 30, 2022

The Ministry of Health & Wellness invites members of the public to attend a vaccination site on Saturday and Sunday, January 29 and 30, 2022 to receive their first or second dose of the AstraZeneca, Sinopharm and Johnson & Johnson vaccine for persons 18 years and older. Jamaicans 12 years and older will also be offered the first and second...