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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (centre) addresses a post-Sectoral press briefing at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices on Monday (May 13). The Minister is flanked by Permanent Secretary, Dunstan Bryan (left); and Head, Health Promotion and Protection Branch, Dr. Simone Spence.
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (centre) addresses a post-Sectoral press briefing at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices on Monday (May 13). The Minister is flanked by Permanent Secretary, Dunstan Bryan (left); and Head, Health Promotion and Protection Branch, Dr. Simone Spence.

Private Sector Health Providers to Benefit from Partnership With Gov’t

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says private sector entities that partner with the Government to provide certain services to the public health sector, stand to benefit significantly. The Government is outsourcing some services such as...
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (second left), presents a signed copy of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to Managing Director, Caledonia Medical Laboratory Limited, Barbara Hendricks (third right). The document will facilitate a partnership between the Ministry and the lab, which will see the entity providing diagnostic services to several public hospitals across the island. The Minister and Ms. Hendricks signed the agreement during a ceremony at the Ministry
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (second left), presents a signed copy of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to Managing Director, Caledonia Medical Laboratory Limited, Barbara Hendricks (third right). The document will facilitate a partnership between the Ministry and the lab, which will see the entity providing diagnostic services to several public hospitals across the island. The Minister and Ms. Hendricks signed the agreement during a ceremony at the Ministry's New Kingston offices on Monday (May 13). Looking on (from left) is Permanent Secretary in the Health Ministry, Dunstan Bryan; Director, Health Systems Support and Monitoring, Health Ministry, Dr. Beverley Wright; Head, Health Promotion and Protection Branch in the Ministry, Dr. Simone Spence; and Administrative Manager, Caledonia Medical, June Bryan.

Caledonia Medical to Provide Lab Tests for Several Public Hospitals
Chief Public Health Inspector for St. James, Lennox Wallace, addresses a recent meeting of the St. James Municipal Corporation.
Chief Public Health Inspector for St. James, Lennox Wallace, addresses a recent meeting of the St. James Municipal Corporation.

New Vector Control Programme in St. James Begins June 3

Parents Urged Not to Give up on Troubled Teens

Gov’t Committed to Providing Support for Lupus Patients – Dr. Tufton

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Nurse, Diabetes Association of Jamaica, Gloria Hinds (right) records health information provided by Director at the Salvation Army, Major Jennifer Brown, in preparation for administering a blood pressure test. The occasion was the ‘Move for Health Day
Health & Wellness

Church Leaders Urged to Help Promote Healthy Lifestyle Habits

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, is calling on church leaders to partner with the Government on its healthy lifestyle promotion campaign in order to reduce the incidence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). “This partnership is very important. Too many of us are afflicted by various lifestyle ailments and diseases and that is reflected in the data...
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (second left), observes while Senior Medical Officer at the Linstead Hospital, Dr. Clive Thomas (third right), points out the features of a new infant warmer purchased for the hospital from funds generated by the 2018 Tru Juice 5K Run/Walk. Occasion was the launch of the 2019 event at the hospital in St. Catherine on May 8. Also looking on (from left) are Acting Director of Nursing at the hospital, Claudine Douglas; Chief Executive Officer of Trade Winds Citrus Limited, Peter McConnell Jr.; and Acting Chief Executive Officer at the hospital, Paul McIntyre.
Health & Wellness

Restaurants to Offer Healthier Meal Options

The Ministry of Health and Wellness is collaborating with food establishments to roll out a ‘Better-for-you Options’ initiative in another three months. Portfolio Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, in making the disclosure said the objective is to provide the public with healthier food options, and came out of dialogue with major restaurant owners. He said that the initiative will...
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Health & Wellness

Gov’t Working to Achieve UNAIDS 90-90-90 Targets

The Ministry of Health and Wellness is collaborating with food establishments to roll out a ‘Better-for-you Options’ initiative in another three months. Portfolio Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, in making the disclosure said the objective is to provide the public with healthier food options, and came out of dialogue with major restaurant owners. He said that the initiative will...
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left), lsitens as Acting Group General Manager, Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ), Brian Richardson (right), explains the scope of work undertaken at the May Pen Hospital in Clarendon under the PCJ
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May Pen Hospital Gets $73.6-Million Air-Conditioning Overhaul

The Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ) has undertaken air-conditioning overhaul at the May Pen Hospital in Clarendon at a cost of approximately $73.6 million. The intervention, under the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Programme (EECP), is expected to reduce the health facility’s electricity consumption for cooling by 20 per cent, with annual savings of approximately $5.2 million. It involved the installation...
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, makes his contribution to the 2019/20 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 7. At left is Attorney General, Marlene Malahoo Forte. (FILE)
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Stop HIV/AIDS Stigma and Discrimination – Dr. Tufton

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, is calling for elimination of the stigma and discrimination associated with HIV/AIDS in order to stem the spread of the virus. His appeal comes in light of the findings of the 2017 HIV/AIDS Knowledge, Attitude, Behaviour and Practice (KABP) survey, which not only indicated that accepting attitudes towards persons living...
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, makes his contribution to the 2019/20 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 7. At left is Attorney General, Marlene Malahoo Forte.
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Dr. Tufton Tables National Health Insurance Plan Green Paper

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, tabled the National Health Insurance Plan (NHIP) Green Paper in the House of Representatives on May 7. The document is expected to lead to a final proposal aimed at providing appropriate levels of access, coverage, and financial protection to the population. Minister Tufton said that the Green Paper will be...
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, makes his contribution to the 2019/20 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 7. At left is Attorney General, Marlene Malahoo Forte.
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Health Ministry Developing New Primary Care Model

The Ministry of Health and Wellness is developing a new Primary Care Model that will address the inadequate integration and standardisation of primary and secondary health services delivery within all four health regions. This was disclosed by Portfolio Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, during his contribution to the 2019/20 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 7....
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