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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

The Government is enhancing human resource capacity in the public health system as part of a holistic plan to strengthen healthcare delivery. Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, said the Administration has undertaken a compensation review, which...
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.

US$30 Million Allocated to Upgrade Laboratories in Schools
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.
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.

Exchange Programme In Health Sector Being Explored By Jamaica And The Philippines
Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right), shares a light moment with Secretary of Health for the Republic of the Philippines, Dr. Teodoro J. Herbosa, as they peruse a document during a meeting at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices on January 21. Dr. Herbosa is on an official visit to Jamaica.
Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right), shares a light moment with Secretary of Health for the Republic of the Philippines, Dr. Teodoro J. Herbosa, as they peruse a document during a meeting at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices on January 21. Dr. Herbosa is on an official visit to Jamaica.

PHOTOS: Dr. Tufton Meets With Secretary Of Health For The Republic Of The Philippines
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.
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.

PHOTOS: Secretary Of Health, Republic Of The Philippines, Arrives In Jamaica For Official Visit

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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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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

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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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Director of Public Relations and Communications, Ministry of Health and Wellness, Stephen Davidson.
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Ministry of Health and Wellness to Host Inaugural Career Expo and Employment Fair

The Ministry of Health and Wellness will host its inaugural career expo and employment fair at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Mona Campus in St. Andrew on Wednesday, January 22 and Thursday, January 23. The event, being staged in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, takes place at the Confucius Institute from 9:00 a.m....
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Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Dr. Horace Chang (fourth left), cuts the ribbon to officially open the St. James Child and Adolescent Wellness Centre, at the renovated Corinaldi Avenue Primary School Teachers’ Cottage at 1 Humber Avenue, Montego Bay, St. James, on January 16. He is joined by (from left) Parish Manager, St James Health Services, Lennox Wallace; Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton; Deputy Speaker of the House and Member of Parliament for St. James Central, Heroy Clarke; Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge; EU Ambassador to Jamaica, Her Excellency Dr. Erja Askola and other dignitaries.
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Child and Adolescent Wellness Centre Opens in Montego Bay

The Government has taken a significant step towards youth mental health services in Western Jamaica with the official opening of the St. James Child and Adolescent Wellness Centre on January 16. The facility is located at the renovated Corinaldi Avenue Primary School Teachers’ Cottage at 1 Humber Avenue in Montego Bay. It was established under the Citizen Security Plan, a...
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (second right), listens as Senior Medical Technologist at the National Public Health Laboratory in Kingston, Lincoln Fisher (second left), explains the functions of the new state-of-the-art VENTANA® BenchMark GX immunohistochemistry equipment, which was installed at the facility and commissioned into service on Wednesday (January 15). Also listening (from left) are Disease Area Strategy Director, Roche Caribbean, Central America and Venezuela, Juan Cruz; and Director, National Laboratory Services, Dr. Marline Tapper.
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Cancer Care Equipment Commissioned into Service at National Public Health Laboratory

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