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Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (centre), shares a moment with team members at Mandeville Regional Hospital’s Haematology/Oncology Unit, during a tour of the facility in Manchester on January 30.

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...

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Dr. Kasan Troupe (right), engages with (from left) Director of Strategic Planning at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Mona campus, Dr. Devon Smith; Principal of the UWI Mona Campus, Professor Densil A. Williams; and Medical Officer of Health for the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI), Dr. Carl Bruce. Occasion was the recently held two-day Career Expo and Employment Fair at the Mona Campus in St. Andrew.

Stakeholders Pleased with Interest of Youth in Health Careers

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, interacts with Chairman of the Heart foundation of Jamaica (HFJ) Dr. Andrene Chung, at the launch of Heart Month on Tuesday (January 28) at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in Kingston.

Whole, Fresh Food Diet to Fight Diseases – HFJ

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, delivers the keynote address at the launch of Heart Month on Tuesday (January 28), at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in St. Andrew.

Jamaica Closer to Eliminating Trans-Fats

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, makes a statement to the House of Representatives on Tuesday (January 28).

Health Ministry Taking Steps to Enhance ‘Know Your Numbers’ Initiative

12 months ago Health & Wellness

$9.4 Billion Spent for NCD Medications Under NHF

The National Health Fund (NHF) has expended approximately $9.4 billion on drugs for the management of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) since April 2024. Ministry of Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, made the disclosure during a statement in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (January 28). He informed that $2.4 billion worth of medications was dispensed through Drug...

Chief Medical Officer (CMO) in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor-McKenzie.

12 months ago Health & Wellness

Vaccination Crucial in Safeguarding Public Health – CMO

Vaccination has played a crucial role in safeguarding public health and reducing the burden of preventable diseases in Jamaica, says Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor-McKenzie. Speaking in an interview with JIS News, the CMO noted that the country’s long history of immunisation has been instrumental in eliminating several life-threatening illnesses. “We’ve eliminated polio,...

1 year ago Health & Wellness

Jamaicans Advised to Get Flu Vaccine

Jamaicans are being advised to get the flu vaccine to reduce severe outcomes from the illness. Speaking with JIS News, Chief Medical Officer (CMO) in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor-McKenzie, noted that the vaccine is available free of cost at health centres islandwide. She said that the Ministry is urging everyone, particularly the elderly, children, and...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses a special meeting of the Negril Chamber of Commerce at Couples Swept Away in Westmoreland on Friday (January 24).

1 year ago Health & WellnessPrime Minister

Infrastructure Developments Coming for Westmoreland

Several infrastructure improvement projects are on the way for the parish of Westmoreland. Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, in making the disclosure during a visit to the parish on Friday (January 24), said he will provide details of the works to be done in his upcoming Budget presentation. “The parish of Westmoreland needs specific attention as it...

Principal Director in the Prevention, Public Education and Treatment Branch at the National Council on Drug Abuse (NCDA), Collette Kirlew.

1 year ago Health & WellnessYouth

NCDA Issues Warning About Alcohol Misuse

With new evidence showing a direct link between alcohol consumption and cancer, the National Council on Drug Abuse (NCDA) has issued a stark warning to Jamaicans about the dangers of alcohol misuse. Findings from the World Health Organization (WHO) and United States health authorities, indicate that alcohol is a major contributing factor for at least seven types of cancer –...

1 year ago Health & Wellness

Parents Urged to Steer Children Away From Alcohol

Principal Director in the Prevention, Public Education and Treatment Branch at the National Council on Drug Abuse (NCDA), Collette Kirlew, is imploring parents to play an active role in steering their children away from alcohol use. She told JIS News that active parental involvement is essential in combating underage drinking and its potential long-term health impacts. “Parents must pay close...

A Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) helicopter participates in a search and rescue mission as part of a national simulation of a mass casualty response at the Ken Jones Aerodrome in Portland on Thursday (January 23).

1 year ago Health & WellnessNational Security

Country’s Mass Casualty Response Tested

Jamaica’s mass casualty response was tested on Thursday (January 23) with a full-scale simulation of a large plane crash and the subsequent search and rescue and medical attention of victims, at the Ken Jones Aerodrome in Portland. The exercise was spearheaded by the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) and the Ministry of Health and Wellness, with the involvement of several key...