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Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Errol Greene, delivers remarks on behalf of Portfolio Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, during the opening ceremony for the 15th staging of the National Health Research Conference on Wednesday (November 20) at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston.
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Errol Greene, delivers remarks on behalf of Portfolio Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, during the opening ceremony for the 15th staging of the National Health Research Conference on Wednesday (November 20) at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston.

Health Ministry Fostering Environment For Research – Dr. Tufton

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, has reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to fostering an environment that values and supports research.      “We will continue to invest in the development of researchers, provide platforms for disseminating knowledge,...
Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses an Adopt-a-Clinic ceremony at the Sandy Bay Health Centre in Hanover on November 15.
Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses an Adopt-a-Clinic ceremony at the Sandy Bay Health Centre in Hanover on November 15.

Gov’t Making Health Centres Climate Resilient
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (second right), and Executive Director of the Women’s Centre of Jamaica Foundation, Novelette Howell (right), accept a donation of just over $2.6 million from the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Healthcare, in Canada, to support the Morant Bay Women’s Centre. Making the presentation on November 15 is Executive Board Member, SEIU, Gloria Turney. At left is SEIU Healthcare President, Tyler Downey.
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (second right), and Executive Director of the Women’s Centre of Jamaica Foundation, Novelette Howell (right), accept a donation of just over $2.6 million from the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Healthcare, in Canada, to support the Morant Bay Women’s Centre. Making the presentation on November 15 is Executive Board Member, SEIU, Gloria Turney. At left is SEIU Healthcare President, Tyler Downey.

Morant Bay Women’s Centre Receives $2.6m from Canadian Healthcare Union
Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, engages with clients during Friday’s (November 15) Adopt-a-Clinic ceremony at the Sandy Bay Health Centre in Hanover.
Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, engages with clients during Friday’s (November 15) Adopt-a-Clinic ceremony at the Sandy Bay Health Centre in Hanover.

50th Health Centre Adopted Under Gov’t Partnership Initiative
Chief Public Health Inspector for St. Ann, Leroy Scott, addresses the St. Ann Municipal Corporation’s monthly meeting in St. Ann’s Bay on Thursday (November 14).
Chief Public Health Inspector for St. Ann, Leroy Scott, addresses the St. Ann Municipal Corporation’s monthly meeting in St. Ann’s Bay on Thursday (November 14).

Cases of Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease at St. Ann Schools Contained

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Senior Manager of Marketing and Business Development, Heart Foundation of Jamaica (HFJ), Oraine Wallace.
Health & Wellness

Activities in Progress for World Sugar Awareness Week

The Heart Foundation of Jamaica (HFJ) is observing World Sugar Awareness Week with a series of activities from November 11 to 15. The week aims to educate the public about the serious health risks posed by excessive sugar consumption. One highlight of the period will be the November 14 observance of World Diabetes Day, which calls for greater awareness and...
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Director, Non-Communicable Disease and Injury Prevention Unit, Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dr. Tamu Davidson, addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ on Tuesday (November 12).
Health & Wellness

Health Ministry Undertakes Several Initiatives To Prevent and Control Diabetes

The Ministry of Health and Wellness is undertaking several initiatives geared toward the prevention and control of diabetes among the population. Speaking during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think’ Tank on Tuesday (November 12), Director of the Ministry’s Non-Communicable Disease and Injury Prevention Unit, Dr. Tamu Davidson, outlined some of the major programmes. Among these are engagements focusing on public...
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses the press launch of the 2023 National Drug Prevalence Survey at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in St. Andrew on Monday (November 11). Listening is Senior Director at the National Council on Drug Abuse (NCDA), Uki Atkinson.
Health & Wellness

National Drug Research Network to Be Established Soon

The Government is soon to establish a National Drug Research Network, comprising academia and technical experts. This body is intended to tackle drug use in the island, according to Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton. He said the Network’s task will go beyond prevalence studies and delve deeply into drug use, particularly in the high-risk areas...
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Health & WellnessParliament

Gov’t Senator Calls for Reintroduction of Revised Osha in Parliament

Government Senator, Kavan Gayle, has called for the reintroduction of the revised Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) in Parliament. The legislation, aimed at promoting and maintaining a safe and healthy working environment in Jamaica, was initially tabled in 2017. After thorough scrutiny by a Joint Select Committee of Parliament, the Bill underwent substantive amendments. Senator Gayle, who opened the 2024/25...
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Health & Wellness

Community Health Aides Recognise

Fifty-two Community Health Aides (CHAs) from the Hanover Health Department have been recognised for their exceptional contributions to community healthcare in the parish. The appreciation event was held on Thursday, November 7, at the Lucea United Church Hall, where the CHAs were commended for their dedication and commitment to local health services. It was held as part of activities to mark CHAs...
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Health Promotion and Education Officer for Westmoreland, Gerald Miller.
Health & Wellness

Persons Urged to Avoid Stagnant Water Following Passage of Tropical Storm Rafael

Jamaicans are being urged not to swim or bathe in stagnant water following the recent passage of Tropical Storm Rafael. Health Education and Promotion Officer at the Westmoreland Health Department, Gerald Miller, said playing in or swimming in stagnant water is a risk factor for contracting leptospirosis from rat urine. “You might have the rat’s habitat being disturbed and they...
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Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right), makes a presentation to President of Hartford HealthCare Corporation, Dr. Jeffrey Flaks, following a meeting at the company’s headquarters in Hartford, Connecticut, on November 1. Sharing the moment (from left) are Regional President of Hartford HealthCare, Gina Calder; Vice President, Hartford HealthCare, Keith Grant; Jamaica
Foreign AffairsHealth & Wellness

Gov’t to Leverage Cutting-Edge Technology in Training of Medical Professionals

The Ministry of Health and Wellness is partnering with Hartford HealthCare Corporation in the United States (US) to leverage cutting-edge technology in the training of professionals in the local health sector. The collaboration, which stems from an initial arrangement in 2020, will revolutionise the way Jamaica's doctors, nurses, and other medical professionals are trained, through the introduction of Hartford HealthCare’s...
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