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Jamaicans Urged to Reduce Salt Intake

Jamaicans are being encouraged by the Ministry of Health and Wellness to reduce their salt consumption levels. This call, made through the Ministry’s National Committee on Non-Communicable Diseases (NCNCDs), comes against the background of the findings of a recent study...
Manager of the Kingsley Thomas Medical Office in the United States (US), Dr. Leonard McLean (left), shares a photo opportunity with Senior Pastor at the Pentecostal Tabernacle Apostolic in Orlando, Florida, Fredericka Francis (centre) and missionary, Yvonne Gooden, at a free health fair held recently at the St. James Parish Church in Montego Bay.
Manager of the Kingsley Thomas Medical Office in the United States (US), Dr. Leonard McLean (left), shares a photo opportunity with Senior Pastor at the Pentecostal Tabernacle Apostolic in Orlando, Florida, Fredericka Francis (centre) and missionary, Yvonne Gooden, at a free health fair held recently at the St. James Parish Church in Montego Bay.

Scores Benefit from Montego Bay Health Fair
Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, Her Excellency Audrey Marks, converses with Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, during his courtesy call at the embassy of Jamaica in Washington DC on Friday (September 27). Dr. Tufton was special guest on the ‘Let’s Connect with Ambassador Marks’ town hall on September 26. The Minister is leading Jamaica’s Delegation to the 61st Directing Council Meeting of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) in Washington DC. The meeting will be held during September 30 to October 4.
Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, Her Excellency Audrey Marks, converses with Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, during his courtesy call at the embassy of Jamaica in Washington DC on Friday (September 27). Dr. Tufton was special guest on the ‘Let’s Connect with Ambassador Marks’ town hall on September 26. The Minister is leading Jamaica’s Delegation to the 61st Directing Council Meeting of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) in Washington DC. The meeting will be held during September 30 to October 4.

PHOTOS: Health And Wellness Minister, Dr. The Hon. Christopher Tufton, Visits Embassy Of Jamaica

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Health workers carry out free health checks during a men’s health fair at Independence Park in Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland, on Tuesday (September 24).
Health workers carry out free health checks during a men’s health fair at Independence Park in Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland, on Tuesday (September 24).

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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, shares a light moment with Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, Her Excellency Audrey Marks, during a visit to the Embassy of Jamaica in Washington DC.
Foreign AffairsHealth & Wellness

Jamaica’s Health Minister for ‘Let’s Connect with Ambassador Marks’

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, will be the special guest at this month’s staging of the ‘Let’s Connect with Ambassador Marks’ Diaspora Town Hall series. The event is scheduled for Thursday, September 26, at 7:00 p.m. EDT and 6:00 p.m. Jamaica time (7:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time). The virtual event, hosted by Jamaica’s Ambassador to...
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The Malvern Health Centre in St. Elizabeth, which was officially reopened on Friday, September 20, following a $54 million upgrade under the Ministry of Health and Wellness’ ‘Operation Refresh’ Programme.
Health & Wellness

Malvern Health Centre Reopened Following $54m ‘Operation Refresh’ Upgrade

The Malvern Health Centre in St. Elizabeth has been officially reopened following a comprehensive $54 million upgrade under the Ministry of Health and Wellness’ ‘Operation Refresh’ programme. Portfolio Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, reopened the facility during a ceremony on Friday (September 20). The health centre, which now boasts just under 1,000 square feet of space, features new offices,...
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Parish Manager, St. James Health Department, Lennox Wallace.
Health & Wellness

Four Additional Health Centres To Be Built In St. James

MONTEGO BAY, Sept. 21 (JIS): Residents of St. James are to benefit from the construction of four additional health centres in the parish. The project, to be funded by the National Health Fund (NHF) at a cost of $500 million, will see centres being built in Farm Heights, Norwood, Maroon Town and New Hampton, beginning January 2025. This was disclosed...
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Sherika-Lewis Acting Chief Public Health Inspector, Sherika Lewis
Health & Wellness

Reduction In Aedes Index In St. James

MONTEGO BAY September 20 (JIS): The St. James Environmental Health Department is reporting a two-percentage point decrease in the Aedes Index for August, reflecting the success of the ongoing mosquito-control measures. The index represents the percentage of premises within a specific area where Aedes aegypti mosquito breeding is detected, based on the total number of premises inspected. Acting Chief Public...
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Mayor of St. Ann’s Bay, Councillor Michael Belnavis.
Health & Wellness

St. Ann’s Bay Mayor Urges Food Establishments’ Compliance with Health Regulations

Mayor of St. Ann’s Bay, Councillor Michael Belnavis, is urging the operators of food establishments to comply with health regulations, warning of consequences for those deemed non-compliant. Speaking with JIS News following the St. Ann Municipal Corporation’s monthly meeting in St. Ann’s Bay, St. Ann, on September 12, Mr. Belnavis said the Ministry of Health and Wellness’ regulations include obtaining...
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The newly reopened Port Morant Health Centre in St. Thomas.
Health & Wellness

Upgraded Port Morant and Arcadia Health Centres Reopened

Residents of Port Morant and Arcadia in St. Thomas, can now access primary healthcare in modern, upgraded facilities, following the reopening of the health centres in both communities, under ‘Operation Refresh’. A programme by the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Operation Refresh has made it possible for $31 million to be expended on upgrading the Port Morant Health Centre, which...
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