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Substance Abuse Counsellor with the National Council on Drug Abuse (NCDA), Lyrris Williams, addresses a mental health forum at the Kitson Town Seventh-day Adventist Church in St. Catherine, on April 6.
Substance Abuse Counsellor with the National Council on Drug Abuse (NCDA), Lyrris Williams, addresses a mental health forum at the Kitson Town Seventh-day Adventist Church in St. Catherine, on April 6.

Persons Urged to End Stigma against Individuals Suffering from Mental Health Issues

Persons are being called on to end the stigma against individuals suffering from mental health issues and the misuse of substances, as this is a major stumbling block in the recovery efforts. According to Substance Abuse Counsellor with the National...
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses congregants attending the 80th anniversary thanksgiving church service for the Andrew’s Memorial Hospital on Saturday (April 6). The service was held at Andrew’s Memorial Seventh Day Adventist Church in Kingston.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses congregants attending the 80th anniversary thanksgiving church service for the Andrew’s Memorial Hospital on Saturday (April 6). The service was held at Andrew’s Memorial Seventh Day Adventist Church in Kingston.

Prime Minister Hails Andrew’s Memorial Hospital as an Embodiment of Healthcare Excellence
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopehr Tufton, addresses the Sir John Golding Rehabilitation Centre’s 70th anniversary prayer breakfast held at the facility in St. Andrew on Wednesday (April 3).
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopehr Tufton, addresses the Sir John Golding Rehabilitation Centre’s 70th anniversary prayer breakfast held at the facility in St. Andrew on Wednesday (April 3).

Gov’t Provides $26 Million to Refurbish Sir John Golding Rehabilitation Centre
Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor-McKenzie (second left) cuts the ribbon to officially open the newly renovated Ward 2 North at the Kingston Public Hospital (KPH) to Tuesday (March 26). Looking on (from left) are Acting Chief Executive Officer at KPH, Dr. Natalie Whylie; Chief Executive Officer (CEO), D.M. Equipment Company Limited/Zoukie Trucking Services Limited, Michelle Henry; and Project Manager at the company, Joshelle Campbell.
Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor-McKenzie (second left) cuts the ribbon to officially open the newly renovated Ward 2 North at the Kingston Public Hospital (KPH) to Tuesday (March 26). Looking on (from left) are Acting Chief Executive Officer at KPH, Dr. Natalie Whylie; Chief Executive Officer (CEO), D.M. Equipment Company Limited/Zoukie Trucking Services Limited, Michelle Henry; and Project Manager at the company, Joshelle Campbell.

Newly Renovated Surgical Ward at KPH Reopens
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses residents during the ‘Know Your Numbers’ road show in Mandeville, Manchester on Friday (March 22).
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses residents during the ‘Know Your Numbers’ road show in Mandeville, Manchester on Friday (March 22).

‘Know Your Numbers’ Road Tour Helping to Save Lives

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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (centre), along with ‘Better For You’ campaign ambassador, Kimberly Nain (left) and Director, Health Promotion and Protection, Dr. Simone Spence, has a taste of a vegan burger at the ‘Better For You’ campaign media relaunch event held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on March 21.
Health & Wellness

PHOTOS: Better For You Campaign Media Relaunch

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (centre), along with ‘Better For You’ campaign ambassador, Kimberly Nain (left) and Director, Health Promotion and Protection, Dr. Simone Spence, has a taste of a vegan burger at the ‘Better For You’ campaign media relaunch event held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on March 21.
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Patrons interact with booth holders at the recent Health and Wellness Fair, organised by the Maritime Authority of Jamaica for persons in the downtown Kingston business district.
Health & Wellness

MAJ Stages Health and Wellness Fair for Persons in Downtown Kingston Business District

Scores of persons in the downtown Kingston business district benefited from health screening during a recent Health and Wellness Fair, organised by the Maritime Authority of Jamaica (MAJ), in the courtyard adjacent to the entity, on Ocean Boulevard. Services offered included cholesterol, blood pressure, blood sugar/glucose tests, HIV/syphilis tests, first-aid sensitisation, mental health sessions and dental consultations. In an interview...
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Deputy Managing Director at the HEART/NSTA Trust, Dr. Cheryl McLaughlin, addresses the handover ceremony for the renovated Rio Bueno Health Centre in Trelawny, on Tuesday (March 19). The facility was upgraded by the agency as part of its National Development Project.
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HEART/NSTA Trust Hands Over Renovated Rio Bueno Health Centre

The HEART/NSTA Trust, Region Three, handed over the renovated Rio Bueno Health Centre in Trelawny on Tuesday (March 19). The agency, which did the work as part of its annual National Development Project, also installed a rainwater harvesting system on the premises, which includes the installation of two 1,000-gallon tanks. The project also included the provision of computer equipment and...
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EducationHealth & WellnessYouth

National School Moves Day to Be Celebrated April 26

The Ministry of Education and Youth, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Wellness, celebrates National School Moves Day on Friday, April 26, under the theme ‘Live Life Moving: Every Movement Matters!’. As part of the celebrations, students at the primary and secondary levels are being encouraged to enter a ‘Flex and Flow’ song and dance competition. A bulletin...
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Students at St. Catherine High School listen attentively while Acting Special Projects Manager, Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Charnele Henry (second right), shares information about the agency and the JIS publications on display. Looking on is Special Projects Officer, JIS, Romona Geohaghan (seated left). Students and adults visited the JIS booth to receive information on healthy eating, citizen rights, breast cancer, road safety, and other subject matters at the school’s health fair on Friday, March 15. Visitors to the booth were also able to interact with Writer/Producer/Presenter, JIS Radio, Jayda Francis, and test their skills at voice acting.
EducationHealth & WellnessYouth

PHOTOS: St. Catherine High School Health Fair

Students at St. Catherine High School listen attentively while Acting Special Projects Manager, Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Charnele Henry (second right), shares information about the agency and the JIS publications on display. Looking on is Special Projects Officer, JIS, Romona Geohaghan (seated left). Students and adults visited the JIS booth to receive information on healthy eating, citizen rights, breast cancer,...
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Director of Health Services Planning and Integration in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dr. Naydene Williams, addresses the Jamaica National Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS) 2022 launch at the University of the West Indies Regional Headquarters in St. Andrew on Friday, March 15.
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Health Ministry Underscores Importance of Jamaica Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey Findings

The Ministry of Health and Wellness has underscored the importance of the Jamaica Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS) 2022: Situation of Women and Children findings. Addressing Friday’s (March 15) launch at the University of the West Indies Regional Headquarters in St. Andrew, Director of Health Services Planning and Integration in the Ministry, Dr. Naydene Williams, said MICS assists with the...
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