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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.

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...

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.

Cancer Care Equipment Commissioned into Service at National Public Health Laboratory

Medical Officer of Health for Portland, Dr. Sharon Lewis, addressing the recent monthly meeting of the Portland Municipal Corporation in Port Antonio.

Portland Health Department Urges Continued Dengue Fever Vigilance

Inspector-in-Charge, Food Safety Inspectorate of the National Compliance and Regulatory Authority (NCRA), Janiese Pinnock (centre), addresses a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on September 27. Listening keenly (from left) are Inspector-in-Charge, Legal Metrology and Petroleum Inspectorate, Devon Perry and Inspector-in-Charge, Import and Domestic Commodities Inspectorate, Dr. Wendell Richards.

Fabuloso Products on Local Market Are Safe to Use – NCRA

Medical Officer of Health, St. Elizabeth Health Department, Dr. Tonia Dawkins-Beharie, addresses the Disaster Preparedness, Hazard Mitigation, and Safety Committee meeting at the St. Elizabeth Municipal Corporation in Black River, on January 7.

Jamaicans Urged to Protect Themselves from Respiratory Illnesses

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Risk Factor Programme Development Officer in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dr. Cathi-Ann Williams

12 months ago Health & Wellness

Health Ministry Urges Jamaicans to Do Early Screenings

The Ministry of Health and Wellness is urging Jamaicans to begin the health screening process and to know their numbers earlier than the generally recommended time. Risk Factor Programme Development Officer in the Ministry, Dr. Cathi-Ann Williams, said that people usually begin doing Executive Profiles at the age of 40, but argued that with the high incidence of early onset...

Director of Communications at the Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC), Latoya Halstead, speaks at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank, recently.

12 months ago Health & Wellness

CAC Encourages Consumers to Prioritise Food Safety

As Jamaicans prepare for a festive feast this Christmas, the Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) is urging consumers to prioritise food safety to ensure a healthy and enjoyable holiday period. Director of Communications at the CAC, Latoya Halstead, told JIS News that individuals must adhere to proper food-handling practices, such as cleaning and properly cooking foods to prevent foodborne illnesses. “We...

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

12 months ago Health & Wellness

Persons Reminded Not to Drink Alcohol While Operating Motor Vehicles

Persons are being reminded not to drink alcohol while they are operating motor vehicles, as many crashes occur during the Christmas period, when persons overindulge. According to Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, the Yuletide season is a period when people eat and drink a lot, and overindulgence poses problems when people have to drive. “It...

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

12 months ago Health & Wellness

Expectant Mothers Urged to Seek Prenatal Care

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton is appealing for pregnant women to visit health centres for the necessary prenatal checks, to ensure the best outcomes for mother and baby. Dr. Tufton said he was concerned with statistics, which show that Jamaica’s maternal mortality rate has increased. “Some of that may have been due to COVID, some...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right), along with Registered Nurse at the Spanish Town Hospital, Stacia Satchell (left), and Senior Medical Officer (SMO) at the hospital, Dr. Jacqueline Wright-James, view the Electronic Health Records (EHR) system at the St. Catherine-based institution yesterday (December 18).

12 months ago Health & Wellness

Health Minister Says EHR System Reduces Waiting Time for Patients

The Electronic Health Records (EHR) system is reducing waiting time for patients in the public health system, says Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton. Speaking to media representatives following Wednesday’s (December 18) tour of the St. Catherine-based St. Jago Health Centre, and the Spanish Town Hospital, the Minister said medical personnel at the institutions reported that...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (third right), shakes the hand of internationally revered spiritual leader, humanitarian, and Peace Ambassador, Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar (third left), during a meeting at Jamaica House on December 13. Sharing the moment (from left) are Bhushan Deodhar who is Mr. Gurudev’s Secretary for the United States; Founder and Chief Executive Officer of the Amber Group, Ambassador and Special Investment Envoy for Technology, Dushyant Savadia; Permanent Secretary in the Office of the Prime Minister, Ambassador Rocky Meade; and Senior Advisor/Consultant, Office of the Prime Minister of Jamaica, Alok Jain.

12 months ago Health & Wellness

Government Implements Policies That Advance Mental Wellness and Address Root Cause of Violence

The Government remains steadfast in its commitment to implement policies and strategies that advance and prioritise mental wellness, while directly addressing the root cause of violence in the society. Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, said this is a critical component of a comprehensive strategy to foster peace and effectively resolve conflicts within the society. “The Government is,...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (2nd left seated), and General Manager of China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation, Junyi Wang (seated 2nd right), affix their signatures to the contract for the $660 million expansion of the Greater Portmore Health Centre at the facility in St. Catherine on Wednesday (Dec. 11). Observing are European Union (EU) Ambassador to Jamaica, Her Excellency Dr. Erja Askola (seated left); Country Representative for the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), Natacha Marzolf (seated right); Member of Parliament for St. Catherine North, Fitz Jackson (standing, second left), and other officials.

1 year ago Health & Wellness

Ground Broken for $660 Million Greater Portmore Health Centre Expansion

The Greater Portmore Health Centre in St. Catherine is being upgraded to a Type 5 (Comprehensive) facility with state-of-the-art features to enhance healthcare delivery to residents. Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, on Wednesday (Dec. 11), signed the $660 million contract and broke ground for the expansion works. The project is being undertaken as part of...