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Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, speaking at the launch of a research on incarcerated persons with mental illness dubbed ‘Through the Cracks’ at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Regional Headquarters in St. Andrew on Wednesday (Nov.6).

Gov’t Looking To Divert Persons With Mental Illness From Justice System

Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says the Government is looking to provide alternatives to incarceration for non-violent persons primarily with substance use and/or psychiatric disorders. He said the Ministry has made recommendations for the development of...

Minister without Portfolio with responsibility for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Karl Samuda (left), conversing with Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Dr. Grace McLean, during today's (November 6) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.

Cabinet Approves Contracts Valued $1.7B For Security Services At Health Facilities

Regional Director of the Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA), Errol Greene, addresses stakeholders during the St. James Public Health Services’ Vector Control Symposium, which was held at the RIU Montego Bay Resort on Friday (November 1).

Health Ministry Boosting Vector Control In Western Jamaica

Community Health Aides (CHAs) attached to the Hanover Health Department, were recognised at an appreciation ceremony held at the Noel Holmes Hospital in Lucea on November 1.

Community Health Aides In Hanover Recognised

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, in discussion with Regional Psychiatrist at the Western Regional Health Authority (WHRA), Lisabeth Crossman, during a visit to the Committee for the Upliftment of the Mentally Ill (CUMI) Rehabilitation Centre, in Montego Bay, St. James, on Thursday (October 24).

Health Ministry to Host Forum on Mental Illness

Governor-General, His Excellency, the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (left), presents the Proclamation declaring November as ‘Drug Awareness Month’ to Executive Director of the National Council on Drug Abuse (NCDA), Michael Tucker, following the document’s reading at King’s House on Friday (November 1).

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PHOTOS: G-G Reads Proclammation Declaring November as Drug Awareness Month

Governor-General, His Excellency, the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (left), presents the Proclamation declaring November as ‘Drug Awareness Month’ to Executive Director of the National Council on Drug Abuse (NCDA), Michael Tucker, following the document’s reading at King’s House on Friday (November 1).

Government Senator, Dr. Saphire Longmore, speaks in the Senate.

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Check Out All Unusual Lumps In The Body– Dr. Longmore

Government Senator and breast cancer survivor, Dr. Saphire Longmore, is encouraging persons, who notice lumps in their bodies to go and have them checked immediately. Speaking in a recent interview with JIS News, Dr. Longmore said that quick action can mean the difference between life and death. “If you discover an unusual mass in the body, you should act quickly....

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addressing the House of Representatives on Tuesday (October 29).

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Gov’t Forges Partnership With 10 Radiology Service Providers

Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says patients at public hospitals can now access services provided by 10 approved diagnostic radiology entities, where these are not available at the institutions to which they have been admitted. The service providers are Apex Radiology, Danhope Radiology, Dynamic Imaging Services, Erin Radiology, Imaging and Intervention Associates, Kris Radiology, North Coast...

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Give Blood Today

The Ministry of Health and Wellness is appealing to Jamaicans to donate blood, given the increased demand for blood products over recent months. That demands has been driven, in part, by dengue infections. “Platelets that are made from blood are needed by the body to help with clotting of the blood if there is bleeding. Platelets are usually affected in...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (centre), in discussion with (from left) Sagicor Group Jamaica Limited President and Chief Executive Officer, Christopher Zacca, and Senior Vice President for Human Resources and Corporate Services, Karl Williams, during the entity’s mental health symposium hosted at its New Kingston corporate office on Tuesday (October 29). Dr. Tufton was the keynote speaker.

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Greater Stakeholder Support Encouraged For Persons With Mental Illness

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, is encouraging more corporate entities and civic-minded Jamaicans to assist persons with mental health challenges, to cope with their conditions. Addressing a mental health symposium, hosted by Sagicor Group Limited in New Kingston on Tuesday (October 29), Dr. Tufton said the worst cases of the disorder can be stabilised and...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (second right), is being briefed by Lieutenant Commander Gustavo Lores (right), during a tour of one of the operating theatres inside the United States (US) Navy Hospital Ship, USNS Comfort, on Monday (October 28), which is docked at Victoria pier, Kingston. Director of Emergency, Disaster Management and Special Services, Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dr. Nicole Dawkins-Wright (left); and Director, Risk Management, Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dr. Lambert Innis, were also on the tour.

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Hundreds To Benefit From Visit Of US Navy Hospital Ship

Hundreds of Jamaicans are expected to benefit from the nine-day medical mission of the United States (US) Navy Hospital Ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) from October 28 to November 1. It is anticipated that 150 surgeries will be conducted on board the ship, which is currently docked at Victoria pier, downtown Kingston. These include ophthalmology, orthopedic, oral maxillofacial, wound care,...

Chief Technical Director, Ministry of National Security, Rohan Richards (left), is in discussion with Director, International Narcotics and Law Enforcement, United States (US) Embassy in Jamaica, Linnisa Wahid (right); and Organization of American States (OAS) Representative, Jeanelle Van Glaanenweygel. Occasion was presentation of the Multilateral Evaluation Mechanism (MEM) 7th Round National Evaluation Reports at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel on October 25.

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Gov’t Strengthening Drug Control Measures

Chief Technical Director in the Ministry of National Security, Rohan Richards, says the Government continues to bolster its counter-drug response, with strategies put in place that are focussed on demand and supply reduction, and control measures. He noted that the measures, which are in accordance with the Organization of American States (OAS) Hemispheric Drug Strategy, also include building capacity through...