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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left), along with Medical Technologist at the Cornwall Regional Hospital (CRH) in St. James, Toria Kelly (centre) and Regional Director of the Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA) , Errol Greene tour sections of the Hospital on January 15.
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left), along with Medical Technologist at the Cornwall Regional Hospital (CRH) in St. James, Toria Kelly (centre) and Regional Director of the Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA) , Errol Greene tour sections of the Hospital on January 15.

Dr. Tufton Lauds Staff At Cornwall Regional Hospital

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, is lauding the staff of the Cornwall Regional Hospital (CRH) in St. James, for their continued commitment to outstanding service delivery, despite the challenges being experienced at the facility. “I...
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right), points to two containers of blood being held by Acting Head of the Cornwall Regional Hospital (CRH) blood bank , Denise Williams – Todd, during a tour of the facility on January 15.
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right), points to two containers of blood being held by Acting Head of the Cornwall Regional Hospital (CRH) blood bank , Denise Williams – Todd, during a tour of the facility on January 15.

Building Delays At CRH Should Serve As A Teachable Moment- Dr. Tufton
Director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Dr. Carissa F. Etienne.
Director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Dr. Carissa F. Etienne.

Vaccine Deployment Under COVAX Facility To Get Under Way By March
Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the Hon Christopher Tufton (left), presents an antigen test reader to Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Biomedical Caledonia Medical Lab, Helen Christian (centre), at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices, on Thursday (January 14). Director of Laboratory Services in the Ministry, Dr. Michelle Hamilton, also presents the CEO with an antigen test reader. Occasion was the handover of 30,000 antigen test kits and reader machines to six private laboratories.
Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the Hon Christopher Tufton (left), presents an antigen test reader to Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Biomedical Caledonia Medical Lab, Helen Christian (centre), at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices, on Thursday (January 14). Director of Laboratory Services in the Ministry, Dr. Michelle Hamilton, also presents the CEO with an antigen test reader. Occasion was the handover of 30,000 antigen test kits and reader machines to six private laboratories.

COVID-19 Testing Capacity Of Private Labs Boosted

Islandwide Curfew, other Measures Extended until January 31

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JANAAC Awards First Testing And Calibrating Lab Accreditation To St. Lucia Standards Body

The Jamaica National Agency for Accreditation (JANAAC) created history Friday (January 15) by awarding its first testing and calibrating laboratory accreditation certificate to the St. Lucia Bureau of Standards (SLBS). The award validates the SLBS’ technical competence and conformity to the management system requirements of the ISO/IEC 1700254:2017 standards for testing and calibrating laboratories. The award was presented to the...
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, speaks in the House of Representatives on January 12.
CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

Residents Of St. Ann And Manchester Urged To Adhere To COVID-19 Safeguards

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, is urging residents of St. Ann and Manchester to adhere to coronavirus (COVID-19) prevention protocols, in order to curtail the spread of the disease. He said based on current assessments, both parishes are showing signs of uncontrolled spread. “As at January 11, 2021, St Ann has 75 active cases while...
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, speaks in the House of Representatives on January 12.
CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

Jamaica To Explore Access To Safe Vaccines Outside Of COVAX Facility

The Government, through Cabinet, has agreed to begin exploring Jamaica’s access to safe vaccines, outside of the COVAX facility. Additionally, agreement has been reached to explore bilateral arrangements with countries that have indicated their willingness to partner with Jamaica to ensure the safe vaccination of the population. This was noted by Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher...
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