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Minister of State in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Hon. Krystal Lee (second right), shares a moment with voluntary blood donors at the recent World Blood Donor Day Awards Brunch and official launch of the Lifesavers Club at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in Kingston.

Health Ministry Promoting Continuous Blood Donation

The Ministry of Health and Wellness is making an appeal for all Jamaicans to donate blood to increase supplies at the National Blood Transfusion Service (NBTS). State Minister, Hon. Krystal Lee, in making the call, said the Ministry is seeking...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Hon. Krystal Lee (centre), applauds at the unveiling of the logo for the newly launched Lifesavers Club, Jamaica’s national blood donor club, during the Ministry’s World Blood Donor Day Awards Brunch on Sunday (June 14) at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in Kingston. She is joined by Director of the National Public Laboratory, Dr. Marlene Tapper (left), and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Errol Green.

Lifesavers Club Launched to Boost Voluntary Blood Donations

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right seated), along with Registrar at the Department of Co-operatives and Friendly Societies, Errol Gallimore, signs a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), during the launch and formal call for proposals under the newly established $500-million Community Arranged Response Efforts (CARE) Fund on Monday (June 15) at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston. Others looking on (from left) are Principal Director in the Ministry, Dr. Kimorley Humphrey; Permanent Secretary, Errol Greene; and Development and Regulation Manager at the Department of Co-operatives and Friendly Societies, Jacqueline Allen.

Health Ministry Invites Project Proposals Under $500 Million CARE Fund

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (back row, left), and State Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Hon. Rhoda Moy Crawford (back row, second right), are photographed with Principal of Cascade Primary and Infant School, Icylyn Bailey (back row, second left); Regional Director for Region 2 in the Ministry, Yasheika Blackwood-Grant, and students of the institution during the unveiling of a sign to commemorate compliance with the National School Nutrition Policy. The school was also presented with a certificate of recognition, recently.

Providing Unhealthy Meals for Children is Comparable to Abuse – Minister

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses delegates and other stakeholders at the 18th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James, on June 16.

Health System Rests on Clearly Defined Patient Rights and Duties – Minister

Head of the Urology Department at the Spanish Town Hospital, Dr. Elon Thompson (second right), celebrates the handover of three pieces of medical equipment, including an ultrasound machine, which he donated to the institution, today (June 16). Others pictured (from left) are Parish Manager, St Catherine Health Services, Abdon Campbell; Chief Executive Officer of the National Health Fund (NHF), Everton Anderson; Senior Medical Officer at the Spanish Town Hospital, Dr. Jacqueline Wright-James, and Chief Executive Officer of the hospital, Jacqueline Ellis.

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Spanish Town Hospital Gets Medical Equipment

The Spanish Town Hospital in St. Catherine has strengthened its diagnostic and patient-care capabilities with the addition of three pieces of medical equipment, including an ultrasound machine donated by Head of the Urology Department, Dr. Elon Thompson. Dr. Thompson, who handed over the equipment on June 16, highlighted its importance in improving the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer, which...

Founder and Chairman of the Organization for International Development (OID) Medical Mission, Dr. Roy Streete.

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Residents of Rivoli in St. Catherine Receive Medical Support from US-Based Mission

Residents of Rivoli in Spanish Town, St. Catherine, recently benefited from a range of medical services provided by the New York-based mission group, the Organization for International Development (OID), during a health outreach held at the Community-Based Rehabilitation Jamaica (CBRJ) facility. The 36 year old organisation partnered with the Ministry of Health and Wellness and medical students from several institutions...

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National Blood Transfusion Service Takes Action to Improve Collection

The National Blood Transfusion Service is working to improve blood collection with the integration of web-based software, eDelphi, to manage the blood supply chain from donor recruitment to the collection, analysis and transfusion. This was noted by Health and Wellness State Minister, Hon. Krystal Lee, at the Ministry’s World Blood Donor Day Awards Brunch and the official launch of the...

State Minister in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Hon. Krystal Lee (second right) converses with stakeholders at the handover ceremony for 13 Cardiotocography (CTG) machines and one state-of-the-art ultrasound machine at Victoria Jubilee Hospital in Kingston on Monday (June 15). The items, valued at $32 million were donated by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and facilitated by the Food For the Poor Jamaica. Sharing in the occasion (from left) are Missionary for Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Elder Paul Sutherland; Food For the Poor Jamaica Board Director, Jean Lowrie-Chin; Victoria Jubilee Hospital Senior Medical Officer, Dr. Garth McDonald; Deputy Director of Nursing Services at Bustamante Hospital for Children, Elise Fairweather-Blackwood; Executive Director of Food For The Poor (FFTP) Jamaica, Denise Cagley-Jefferson,and Caribbean Area Presidency at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Elder Ahmad Corbitt.

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$32M Boost for Maternal and Neonatal Care at Victoria Jubilee Hospital

The Ministry of Health and Wellness has significantly enhanced its capacity to deliver high-quality maternal and neonatal services through a $32-million healthcare support initiative at the Victoria Jubilee Hospital (VJH) in Kingston. Through a partnership between Food For the Poor Jamaica and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, VJH has been equipped with 13 Cardiotocography (CTG) machines and...

Health Promotion and Education Officer for Westmoreland, Gerald Miller.

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Parents Urged to Secure Household Chemicals to Prevent Accidental Poisoning

The Westmoreland Health Department is imploring parents and caregivers to take extra precautions to protect children from accidental poisoning during the upcoming summer break. The call comes as statistics are showing a high number of cases of poisoning among children in western Jamaica. Health Promotion and Education Officer for Westmoreland, Gerald Miller, told JIS News that the issue remains a...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses the official opening of the Carol Picart Courtyard at Victoria Jubilee Hospital in downtown Kingston on Wednesday (June 10).

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New Department to Investigate Public Health Complaints

A new department has been established within the Ministry of Health and Wellness to independently investigate complaints about service quality and other challenges within the public health system. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Dr. Christopher Tufton, made the disclosure while addressing the official opening of the Carol Picart Courtyard at the Victoria Jubilee Hospital (VJH) downtown Kingston on Wednesday (June 10). He...

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

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Health Minister Unveils Community Care Plan for Ageing Jamaicans

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, has announced a series of initiatives to strengthen support for Jamaica’s growing ageing population through a community‑based care approach. Addressing Wednesday’s (June 10) post‑Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House, Dr. Tufton explained that the measures form part of the Government’s broader social determinants of health framework and the Community Arranged...