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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses journalists during a media briefing at the Ministry’s offices in New Kingston, on February 27.
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses journalists during a media briefing at the Ministry’s offices in New Kingston, on February 27.

Health Minister Says Response Committee To Discuss Prevention Measures

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says the National Disaster Response Committee, which is chaired by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has been designated to spearhead overall coordination of Jamaica’s preparedness for the novel...
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses journalists during a media briefing at the Ministry’s offices in New Kingston on Thursday (February 27) to provide an update on the novel coronavirus (COVID 19).
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses journalists during a media briefing at the Ministry’s offices in New Kingston on Thursday (February 27) to provide an update on the novel coronavirus (COVID 19).

Refusing Cruise Ship Was To Protect Country’s Interest – Dr. Tufton
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left), responds to questions from journalists during a media briefing at the Ministry’s offices in New Kingston on Thursday (February 27) to provide an update on the novel coronavirus (COVID 19). Beside him is Chief Medical Officer in the Health Ministry, Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor McKenzie.
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left), responds to questions from journalists during a media briefing at the Ministry’s offices in New Kingston on Thursday (February 27) to provide an update on the novel coronavirus (COVID 19). Beside him is Chief Medical Officer in the Health Ministry, Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor McKenzie.

Jamaica Extends COVID 19 Travel Restrictions
Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left), observes as Founder and Executive Chairman of the Guardsman Group of Companies, Kenneth Benjamin (second left), presents a cheque to Director of local charity, Kind Hearts Foundation, Christina Hudson (second right), at a ceremony on Tuesday (February 25), at the company on Old Hope Road in Kingston. At right is a member of Kind Hearts Foundation, Amanda Lechler.
Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left), observes as Founder and Executive Chairman of the Guardsman Group of Companies, Kenneth Benjamin (second left), presents a cheque to Director of local charity, Kind Hearts Foundation, Christina Hudson (second right), at a ceremony on Tuesday (February 25), at the company on Old Hope Road in Kingston. At right is a member of Kind Hearts Foundation, Amanda Lechler.

Health Minister Says ‘Wellness At Work’ Manual Will Be Out Soon
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (second right) signs a document renewing the Technical Cooperation Agreement with the Ministry of Public Health of the Republic of Cuba, during a ceremony held at the New Kingston offices of the Ministry, on Tuesday (February 25). Also participating (from left) are National Coordinator for the Cuban Medical Brigade in Jamaica, Dr. José Armando Arronte Villamarin; Ambassador of Cuba to Jamaica, Her Excellency Inés Fors Fernández; and Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor McKenzie.
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (second right) signs a document renewing the Technical Cooperation Agreement with the Ministry of Public Health of the Republic of Cuba, during a ceremony held at the New Kingston offices of the Ministry, on Tuesday (February 25). Also participating (from left) are National Coordinator for the Cuban Medical Brigade in Jamaica, Dr. José Armando Arronte Villamarin; Ambassador of Cuba to Jamaica, Her Excellency Inés Fors Fernández; and Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor McKenzie.

30 Additional Cuban Medical Professionals Arrive February 27

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Health & Wellness

Cruise Ship Passengers Prevented from Disembarking

A cruise line with over 4,500 passengers and over 1,600 crew members was today (Tuesday, February 25, 2020) denied access to the port of call in Ocho Rios, St. Ann. The vessel arrived at approximately 8:30 a.m. and upon inspection by the Port Health Officials, it was discovered that a crew member was placed in isolation on board. The crew...
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addressing residents at a town hall meeting held at the Charlton Primary School in Alexandria, St. Ann, on Friday, February 21.
Health & Wellness

Gov’t Investing In St. Ann’s Healthcare

The Government is making significant investment in the construction and upgrading of health facilities in St. Ann. Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, made the disclosure at a town hall meeting held at the Charlton Primary School in Alexandria in the parish on February 21. “Things are going to happen [in St. Ann], just give us...
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Deputy Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Leeroy Williams, speaking at a dengue response meeting at the Grand Palladium Resort in Hanover on February 20.
CommunityHealth & Wellness

Dengue Public Education Drive For St. James

The St. James Municipal Corporation is to implement a $10 million dengue public education campaign which is aimed at sensitising residents of the parish to the importance of eradicating mosquito infestation in their communities. “Over 120 persons are to be trained and employed for six weeks, conducting house-to-house visits with a view to educating citizens on best practices in the...
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Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (2nd right), looks on as Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams (centre), uses a tablet to test internet speed at the Kingston Public Hospital (KPH). Occasion was a signing ceremony to increase bandwidth allocation to the KPH, Victoria Jubilee Hospital (VJH) and the South East Regional Health Authority (SERHA), at the KPH’s North Street address in Kingston on February 18. Others (from left) are Director of Management Information Systems, SERHA, Jaime Robinson; Chief Executive Officer, Universal Service Fund (USF), Daniel Dawes; and Chair, USF Board of Management, Dr. Gunjan Mansingh.
Health & WellnessTechnology

Cornwall Regional Hospital To Receive ICT Devices

The Universal Service Fund (USF) is providing the Cornwall Regional Hospital with Information Communication Technology (ICT) devices and tools to improve the management of health information at that facility. The entity’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Daniel Dawes, made the disclosure at the official ceremony to announce the increase in bandwidth at the South East Regional Health Authority (SERHA) and the...
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right), speaks at the South East Regional Health Authority’s Town Hall Meeting regarding the State of Health, in Linstead, St. Catherine, at St. Helen’s Roman Catholic Church Hall, on Thursday (February 20). Listening (from left) are: Medical Officer, St. Catherine Health Services, Dr. Francia Prosper-Chen; Parish Manager, St. Catherine Health Services, Mark Martin and Mayor of Spanish Town, His Worship, Councillor Norman Scott.
Health & Wellness

More Money To Be Spent At Linstead Hospital

The Government will invest more in the Linstead Hospital, in St. Catherine, given that the demand on the health facility continues to increase, says Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton. Speaking at the South East Regional Health Authority’s Town Hall Meeting on the State of Health in Linstead, at St. Helen’s Roman Catholic Church Hall, on...
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