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Greater Access to Healthcare for Clarendon Residents
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says the Government has made progress in improving access to healthcare for residents of Clarendon. “Over the last five years we have re-established Chapelton Community Hospital, which was closed and...
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Travellers Urged To Be Vigilant Of Taking Pests Into The Island
The Plant Quarantine Produce Inspection (PQPI) Unit is encouraging Jamaicans to be vigilant when travelling, to prevent the possibility of bringing pests into the island. Pests, such as the Medfly and Tomato Leafminer, can devastate the agriculture sector if they enter Jamaica. Identifier/Entomologist in the PQPI Unit in Kingston, Karen Barrett Christie, says unauthorised importation of fruits and vegetables creates...
Mandeville Hospital’s Haematology/Oncology Unit Providing Easier Access To Cancer Treatment
The Mandeville Regional Hospital’s Hematology/Oncology Unit is providing easier access to cancer care and treatment for hundreds of patients in central Jamaica. Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, who toured the facility on Thursday (January 30), said that the number of patients has grown from five at the opening of the unit in August 2023 to almost...
Stakeholders Pleased with Interest of Youth in Health Careers
Key stakeholders in health and education are anticipating an uptick in interest in careers in health among young people, coming out of the recent staging of the Career Expo and Employment Fair. Held at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Mona Campus in St. Andrew, the event afforded members of the public the opportunity to apply for the more...
Whole, Fresh Food Diet to Fight Diseases – HFJ
Jamaicans are being encouraging to consume a healthy diet consisting mostly of whole, fresh foods to increase their ability to withstand diseases. Chairman of the Heart Foundation of Jamaica, Dr. Andrene Chung, in making the call said that the disease-resistant diet should be low in sugar and salt and rich in antioxidants from fresh fruits and vegetables, along with good-quality...
Jamaica Closer to Eliminating Trans-Fats
Jamaica is a step closer to developing policy to eliminate trans-fatty acids or tans-fats from the local food system. The move is part of measures by the Government to reduce the risk factors for non-communicable diseases (NCD) and premature death. Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, said that the Ministry is working with the Ministry of Industry,...
Health Ministry Taking Steps to Enhance ‘Know Your Numbers’ Initiative
The Ministry of Health and Wellness will be implementing several key strategies to enhance the effectiveness of the ‘Know Your Numbers’ initiative. Portfolio Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, made the disclosure during a statement to the House of Representatives on Tuesday (January 28). The Know Your Numbers initiative aims to facilitate 500,000 screenings to help citizens identify their risk...