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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).
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).

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

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

Parents Urged to Steer Children Away From Alcohol
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).
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).

Country’s Mass Casualty Response Tested
Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (right), and Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (third left)), listen as Consultant at the Bustamante Hospital for Children, Dr. Lisa-Ann Berry-McDowell (left), explains a medical procedure using a manikin. They are joined by Secretary of Health from the Republic of the Philippines, Dr. Teodoro Herbosa (second right), and Consultant at the Bustamante Hospital, Dr. Matthew-Anthony Lyew (second left). The occasion was the Health and Wellness Career Expo and Employment Fair on Wednesday (January 22) at the University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona Campus, St. Andrew.
Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (right), and Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (third left)), listen as Consultant at the Bustamante Hospital for Children, Dr. Lisa-Ann Berry-McDowell (left), explains a medical procedure using a manikin. They are joined by Secretary of Health from the Republic of the Philippines, Dr. Teodoro Herbosa (second right), and Consultant at the Bustamante Hospital, Dr. Matthew-Anthony Lyew (second left). The occasion was the Health and Wellness Career Expo and Employment Fair on Wednesday (January 22) at the University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona Campus, St. Andrew.

More Young Jamaicans Encouraged to Enter the Health Sector

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Secretary of Public Health in the Philippines, Dr. Teodoro J. Herbosa, addresses the opening ceremony of the Ministry of Health and Wellness’ two-day Career Expo and Employment Fair at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Mona campus in St. Andrew, on Wednesday (January 22).
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Healthcare A Noble Profession – Dr. Herbosa

Secretary of Public Health in the Philippines, Dr. Teodoro J. Herbosa, has hailed healthcare as a noble profession that transcends borders, uplifts lives, and offers opportunity to leave an indelible mark on the world. He said that professionals in the sector possess a unique blend of intellect and compassion, with a deep understanding of science and a strong commitment to...
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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), is in discussion with Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (second left); Secretary of Health, Republic of the Philippines, Dr. Teodoro J. Herbosa (left) and Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, during the opening ceremony for the health and wellness career exposition and employment fair at the University of the West Indies, Mona campus in St. Andrew, on January 22.
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Gov’t Focused on Training, Retaining More Healthcare Professionals

The Government is putting a robust system in place to train and certify more persons for the local and international healthcare markets, while retaining more skilled professionals in Jamaica. Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, said the expansion of the country’s training industry is one of the strategies that will be used to improve human resource capacity in...
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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.
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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, and the introduction of new technology for the digitisation of health records, which helps with efficiency and better patient management....
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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.
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Jamaica and the Philippines Sign MOU for Cooperation in Health

Jamaica has entered into a partnership with the Philippines, which will provide for greater collaboration between the countries in addressing human resources challenges in healthcare. Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton and Secretary of Public Health in the Philippines, Dr. Teodoro J. Herbosa, signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on health cooperation at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel...
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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).
Health & Wellness

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 has not only improved the compensation for healthcare workers as part of the retention strategy but has also created more...
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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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US$30 Million Allocated to Upgrade Laboratories in Schools

A sum of US$30 million has been allocated by the Government to upgrade school laboratories across Jamaica, with the goal of improving the quality of education and preparing students for careers in the health sector. Minister of Education, Skills, Youth, and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, made the disclosure at the Health and Wellness Career Expo and...
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