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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (centre), listens to Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) Representative to Jamaica, Dr. Bernadette Theodore-Gandi (left), at a press conference at the Ministry of Health and Wellness, in New Kingston, on February 10. At right is Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Jacquiline A. Bisasor-McKenzie.

Health Ministry Dispels Rumours Of Coronavirus In Jamaica

The Ministry of Health and Wellness is advising the public that there are currently no confirmed cases of the new Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Jamaica. “There are no cases of the Coronavirus on the island at this time. Further, should the...

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Karl Samuda, CD, MP

Education Ministry Implements Emergency Alert System To Address Potential Corona Virus Threat

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, speaks at Tuesday’s (March 3) meeting of the Standing Finance Committee of the House.

Contingency Provisions In Budget To Deal With COVID-19 – Finance Minister

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right), cuts the ribbon to symbolise the official handover of an HIV mobile testing unit to the Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA) during a ceremony at the Courtyard by Marriott in New Kingston on Thursday (February 27). Sharing the moment (from left) are Director, Health Promotion and Protection in the Ministry, Dr. Simone Spence; Regional Director, Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA), Michael Bent; and Acting Senior Medical Officer, Dr. Alisha Robb-Allen.

Health Ministry Ramping Up HIV/AIDS Testing

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

6 years ago CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

Refusing Cruise Ship Was To Protect Country’s Interest – Dr. Tufton

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says Ministry officials acted in accordance with the law by preventing a cruise ship from docking at the Ocho Rios port on Tuesday (February 25). The ship had had an undisclosed crew member on board, who was in isolation for a health-related condition. Speaking during a media briefing at the...

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.

6 years ago CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

Jamaica Extends COVID 19 Travel Restrictions

The Government has increased to five, the number of countries on which travel restrictions have been imposed as a result of the novel coronavirus (COVID 19). Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, said that in addition to the People’s Republic of China where COVID 19 surfaced, effective Thursday (February 27), travel has been restricted between Jamaica...

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.

6 years ago Health & Wellness

Health Minister Says ‘Wellness At Work’ Manual Will Be Out Soon

Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says the Ministry is to roll out its ‘Wellness at Work’ manual soon. “It will encourage employers to pay more attention to worker satisfaction by engaging in non-work activities that promote wellness,” Dr. Tufton said at the handover of funds raised from the 2019 Guardsman Games, on Tuesday (February 25), at...

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.

6 years ago Health & Wellness

30 Additional Cuban Medical Professionals Arrive February 27

An additional 30 Cuban medical professionals will arrive in Jamaica on Thursday (February 27) to further bolster the Government’s delivery of quality healthcare services. This was disclosed by Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, at a signing ceremony for the renewal of the Technical Cooperation Agreement with the Ministry of Public Health of the Republic of...

6 years ago 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...

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.

6 years ago 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...

Minister with oversight for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Karl Samuda, addresses a ceremony for the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) by the Ministry, Restaurants of Jamaica, and Nutrition Products Limited at the Mona Heights Primary School in St. Andrew, on February 20. Through the MOU, Restaurants of Jamaica, under its KFC Add Hope Feeding Initiative, handed over a cheque valued $7.4 million to Nutrition Products Limited to aid in providing nutritious meals to students who benefit from the National School Feeding Programme.

6 years ago EducationHealth & Wellness

Strong Measures Will Be Implemented At Schools – Minister

Minister with oversight for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Karl Samuda, says strong measures will be implemented to ensure that schools are safe places for students and teachers, amid reports of violence at some institutions. “I can assure you that we are going to take all necessary measures to put a stop to this. The measures that will have to...