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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), officially opens the health and wellness career exposition and employment fair at the Old Library, University of the West Indies Mona campus in St. Andrew, on Wednesday (January 22). Also participating are Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (third right), and Minister of Education, Youth, Skills and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (third left), along with (from left) Permanent Secretary in the Health Ministry, Errol Greene; Permanent Secretary in the Education Ministry, Dr. Kasan Troupe; Secretary of Health for the Republic of the Philippines, Dr. Teodoro J. Herbosa, and Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor-McKenzie.
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), officially opens the health and wellness career exposition and employment fair at the Old Library, University of the West Indies Mona campus in St. Andrew, on Wednesday (January 22). Also participating are Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (third right), and Minister of Education, Youth, Skills and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (third left), along with (from left) Permanent Secretary in the Health Ministry, Errol Greene; Permanent Secretary in the Education Ministry, Dr. Kasan Troupe; Secretary of Health for the Republic of the Philippines, Dr. Teodoro J. Herbosa, and Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor-McKenzie.

Gov’t Continuing Health Sector’s Transformation To Further Enhance Service Delivery

The Government continues to transform the country’s health sector in a bid to further enhance service delivery to more Jamaicans. This is being done through infrastructural upgrades, acquisition of critical and modern pieces of equipment, training and provision of scholarships,...
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (second left-seated), and Secretary of Public Health in the Philippines, Dr. Teodoro J. Herbosa (second right-seated), sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for health cooperation, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Thursday (January 23). Observing (seated from left) are Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Errol Greene; and Health Programme Officer for the Philippines, Edwin Amoso. Standing (from left) are Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor-McKenzie; and Honorary Consul for the Philippines, Keith Russell.
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (second left-seated), and Secretary of Public Health in the Philippines, Dr. Teodoro J. Herbosa (second right-seated), sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for health cooperation, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Thursday (January 23). Observing (seated from left) are Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Errol Greene; and Health Programme Officer for the Philippines, Edwin Amoso. Standing (from left) are Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor-McKenzie; and Honorary Consul for the Philippines, Keith Russell.

Jamaica and the Philippines Sign MOU for Cooperation in Health
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses the official launch of his latest book, ‘Wild Flavours’, at the Undercroft, University of the West Indies, Mona, St. Andrew, on January 21.
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses the official launch of his latest book, ‘Wild Flavours’, at the Undercroft, University of the West Indies, Mona, St. Andrew, on January 21.

PHOTOS: Dr. Tufton Launches ‘Wild Flavours’
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left), shares a friendly handshake with Secretary of Public Health in the Philippines, Dr. Teodoro J. Herbosa, during the opening of the two-day Career Expo and Employment Fair at the University of the West Indies, Mona Campus, in St. Andrew on Wednesday (January 22).
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left), shares a friendly handshake with Secretary of Public Health in the Philippines, Dr. Teodoro J. Herbosa, during the opening of the two-day Career Expo and Employment Fair at the University of the West Indies, Mona Campus, in St. Andrew on Wednesday (January 22).

Gov’t Building Human Resource Capacity in Public Health – Dr. Tufton
Minister of Education, Skills, Youth, and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (right), converses with the Secretary of Health, Republic of the Philippines, Dr. Teodoro Herbosa, during the Health and Wellness Career Expo and Employment Fair, on Wednesday (January 22), at the University of the West Indies, Mona Campus.
Minister of Education, Skills, Youth, and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (right), converses with the Secretary of Health, Republic of the Philippines, Dr. Teodoro Herbosa, during the Health and Wellness Career Expo and Employment Fair, on Wednesday (January 22), at the University of the West Indies, Mona Campus.

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Secretary of Health for the Republic of the Philippines, Dr. Teodoro J. Herbosa, in conversation with Chief Medical Officer (CMO) in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor-McKenzie, at the Bustamante Hospital for Children on January 21. Dr. Herbosa toured the Children’s surgical ward, the $4-million Ward 5 renovation project, the Learning Activity Centre and met with staff. The Ministry is hosting Dr. Herbosa and his team from January 20 to 23.
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Exchange Programme In Health Sector Being Explored By Jamaica And The Philippines

An exchange programme is among areas of cooperation being put forward to improve human resources in the public healthcare sector, between the Governments of Jamaica and the Republic of the Philippines. Discussions are in progress as the Ministry of Health and Wellness hosts the visit of Secretary of Health for the Republic of the Philippines, Dr. Teodoro J. Herbosa, from...
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Comprehensive Rodent Control Programme To Be Implemented In Portland

The Portland Health Department says that a comprehensive rodent control programme will be shared with stakeholders in the parish shortly, to preserve the health and safety of residents and visitors. Speaking recently at the monthly meeting of the Portland Health Department, Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Sharon Lewis, said that complaints have been received of rodent infestation in the town...
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left), greets Secretary of Health for the Republic of the Philippines, Dr. Teodoro J. Herbosa, on his arrival at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Monday (January 20), for an official visit to Jamaica. Dr. Herbosa will deliver the keynote address at the Ministry’s inaugural Careers in Health Expo, scheduled for January 22 to 23 at the University of the West Indies, Mona.
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PHOTOS: Secretary Of Health, Republic Of The Philippines, Arrives In Jamaica For Official Visit

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left), greets Secretary of Health for the Republic of the Philippines, Dr. Teodoro J. Herbosa, on his arrival at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Monday (January 20), for an official visit to Jamaica. Dr. Herbosa will deliver the keynote address at the Ministry’s inaugural Careers in Health...
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Health Promotion and Education Officer at the Westmoreland Health Department, Gerald Miller.
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Citizens Urged To Protect Themselves From The Flu

The Westmoreland Public Health Department is reminding citizens to protect themselves from contracting influenza. Influenza or the flu is a contagious viral infection that affects the respiratory system. It can cause a range of symptoms, from mild to severe, and can lead to life-threatening complications. Health Education and Promotion Officer for Westmoreland, Gerald Miller, told JIS News that the flu...
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Director of Non-Communicable Diseases and Injuries Prevention, Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dr. Tamu Davidson, points to a health promotion flyer during a recent interview with JIS News at her New Kingston offices.
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Alcohol Drinkers At Risk Of Seven Cancers

Persons have been urged to reduce the consumption of alcohol, as it is well-established that this is directly linked to seven cancers, such as breast, throat, liver, mouth, colorectal, oesophageal, and laryngeal. Making the call, Director of Non-Communicable Diseases and Injuries Prevention, Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dr. Tamu Davidson, said the more persons consume, the higher the risk, “regardless...
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Green Pond Health Centre Reopens After $30-Million Upgrade

More than 13,000 residents from Green Pond and surrounding communities in St. James are accessing primary healthcare in more spacious and comfortable surroundings, following the completion of renovations at the Green Pond Health Centre. This work was completed at a cost of $30 million under the Government’s Operation Refresh initiative. It included expansion of the building to provide air-conditioned medical...
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