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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.

Jamaicans To Be Trained By PAHO To Test For Coronavirus

A team from the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) will arrive in the island on Wednesday (February 12), to train local staff on how to test for the coronavirus. Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Jacquiline A. Bisasor-McKenzie, made the announcement at...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left), addresses the media at a press conference on Monday (February 10). With the Minister is Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Jacquiline A. Bisasor-McKenzie.

Health Ministry Provides Update On Coronavirus

Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, speaking at the Ministry’s St. James Town Hall Meeting at the Montego Bay Cultural Centre on February 6.

CRH And Western Children’s Hospital Poised To Be The Caribbean’s Best Public Health Facilities

Government Senator, Dr. Saphire Longmore, making her contribution to the State of the Nation Debate in the Upper House on Thursday (February 6).

Society Encouraged To Be Compassionate Towards Mentally Ill Persons

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left), addresses persons attending the Ministry’s St. James Town Hall Meeting at the Montego Bay Cultural Centre in Sam Sharpe Square on Thursday (February 6).

EU And IDB To Fund Major Upgrades At Several Public Health Facilities

HEART Trust/NTA’s Senior Director for Technical Vocation Education and Training (TVET) Development and Support Systems, and Chair of the National Career Awareness Development Week Organizing Committee, Dr. Marcia Rowe Amonde.

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National Career Awareness Development Week Being Observed From Feb. 9-14

National Career Awareness Development Week will be observed from February 9-14 under the theme: ‘Career Development: The Vehicle that Leads to Success’. The scheduled activities get underway with the national church service on Sunday (February 9) at the Boulevard Open Bible Church, 12 Washington Boulevard, Kingston 20, commencing at 10:30 a.m. On February 11, a Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and...

Consultant Cardiologist at the Heart Foundation of Jamaica and the University Hospital of the West Indies, Dr. Handel Emery, addresses a recent JIS ‘Think Tank’.

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Cardiologist Concerned About Increasing Prevalence Of Hypertension

Consultant Cardiologist at the Heart Foundation of Jamaica, Dr. Handel Emery, is expressing concern at the increasing prevalence of hypertension in Jamaica. He was speaking at a recent JIS ‘Think Tank’ focusing on Heart Month, being observed in February under the theme ‘High Blood Pressure, the Untold Damage to Kidneys’. Citing the results of the Jamaica Health and Lifestyle Survey...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses stakeholders at the launch of a Health Centre Expansion Programme, held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, in St. James, on February 6

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Four Health Centres In St. James To Be Rehabilitated

The Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) is spearheading a Health Centre Expansion Programme, which should result in the rehabilitation of four health centres in St. James. Funded by the European Union (EU) at a cost of $154 million, the project is being done through JSIF’s Poverty Reduction Programme (PRP). The Granville, Adelphi, Barrett Town, and Flanker Health Centres will be...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (centre), addresses journalists at a media briefing, held at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices on February 5, where he provided an update on Jamaica’s national emergency response and preparedness for the novel coronavirus. With the Minister (from left) are Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dunstan Bryan; and Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor McKenzie.

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Persons Encouraged To Get Vaccinated Against Flu

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, is again calling on persons to get vaccinated against influenza (flu). Speaking at a media briefing at the Ministry’s offices in New Kingston on February 5, the Minister said persons should practise good hygiene, including washing hands with soap and water, and covering the mouth and nose while coughing or...

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Public Education Campaign to Heighten Awareness About Coronavirus

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says a Ministry-led national public education campaign is under way to heighten citizens’ awareness about the novel coronavirus. Addressing journalists at a media briefing at the Ministry’s offices in New Kingston on February 5, Dr. Tufton said newspaper advertisements have commenced, and there are social media postings on his personal...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (centre),addressing a press conference at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices on February 5. Listening (from left) are Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dunstan Bryan (left), and Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor-McKenzie.

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Dr. Tufton Urges Continued Vigilance Against Dengue

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, is urging Jamaicans to remain vigilant in the fight against dengue. He made the appeal during a press briefing at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices on February 5, where he gave an update on the National Vector Control Programme. Dr. Tufton said that the Ministry continues to strengthen the programme,...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (centre) responds to questions from journalists during a press briefing at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices on February 5, where he provided an update on Jamaica’s national emergency response and preparedness for the coronavirus. He is flanked by Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dunstan Bryan (left); and Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor-McKenzie.

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Border Protection Personnel Being Prepared For Coronavirus

The Ministry of Health and Wellness is training border protection and control personnel to deal with the novel coronavirus. Portfolio Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, said 329 frontline employees at the Norman Manley and Sangster International airports, including immigration, customs, port health, airport police, Jamaica Fire Brigade, aviation services, airline, and management staff, have been engaged. He noted that...