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Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) with responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan, addresses Wednesday’s (February 9) virtual post-Cabinet press briefing.
Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) with responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan, addresses Wednesday’s (February 9) virtual post-Cabinet press briefing.

Protecting Citizens Against COVID-19 Still A Priority

Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) with Responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan, said the Government continues to invest heavily in protecting citizens against the deadly coronavirus (COVID-19). “The Government has invested billions of dollars...
Assistant Director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Dr. Jarbas Barbosa. (Photo © PAHO/WHO)
Assistant Director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Dr. Jarbas Barbosa. (Photo © PAHO/WHO)

Work Under Way To Develop Super COVID-19 Vaccine
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right), along with the Ambassador of the French Republic to Jamaica, His Excellency Olivier Guyonvarch (centre) and State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Leslie Campbell, were on hand for arrival of the first shipment of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines at the Norman Manley International Airport, Kingston, on Monday (February 7)
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right), along with the Ambassador of the French Republic to Jamaica, His Excellency Olivier Guyonvarch (centre) and State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Leslie Campbell, were on hand for arrival of the first shipment of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines at the Norman Manley International Airport, Kingston, on Monday (February 7)

Jamaica Gets First Shipment Of Pfizer Vaccine From France
Executive Director of the Heart Foundation of Jamaica, Deborah Chen, addresses the recent launch of Heart Month, which is observed in February. The launch was held at The Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in Kingston, recently.
Executive Director of the Heart Foundation of Jamaica, Deborah Chen, addresses the recent launch of Heart Month, which is observed in February. The launch was held at The Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in Kingston, recently.

PHOTOS: Launch Of Heart Month
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton

Jamaicans Urged to Get Vaccinated As COVID-19 Deaths Increase

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Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Leslie Campbell (left), points to batch of vaccines donated by the French Government today, (February 7), after arrival at the Norman Manley International Airport.. Joining him are Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (second right); French Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Olivier Guyonvarch (right) and Pan-American Health Organization Representative in Jamaica, Bermuda and the Cayman Islands, Ian Stein.
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PHOTOS: French Government Donates Vaccine

Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Leslie Campbell (left), points to batch of vaccines donated by the French Government today, (February 7), after arrival at the Norman Manley International Airport.. Joining him are Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (second right); French Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency...
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Students at the St. Catherine Cedar Grove Academy, engage in handwashing during a recent event at the school.
CoronavirusCOVID-19 VaccinationHealth & WellnessYouth

After School COVID-19 Protocols To Help Keep Children Safe

The Ministry of Health and Wellness is encouraging parents to reinforce the preventative guidelines to keep school children from contracting and spreading the Coronavirus (COVID-19). According to Director of Environmental Health at the Ministry, Everton Baker, when children return home from school, they must clean their hands, dispose of masks in garbage receptacles, or wash them where it is possible....
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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.
EducationHealth & WellnessYouth

PHOTOS: Handover Of Sneakers From Min. Tufton

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

Strides Made In Preventing Cancer-Related Deaths

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says the Government has made strides in preventing cancer-related deaths. In his message for World Cancer Day 2022, being observed today (February 4), under the theme ‘Close The Care Gap/Realising the Problem’, the Minister said it is an occasion for “each of us” to take action where preventable cancer deaths...
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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.
EducationHealth & Wellness

PHOTOS: Jamaica Moves In School Virtual Tour

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...
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