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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton addresses a press briefing at the St. JamesType Five Health Centre in Montego Bay on Friday (September 6).

Health Ministry Partners with NSWMA to Rid Communities of Bulky Waste

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says the Ministry is partnering with the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) to rid vulnerable communities of bulky waste, which can become mosquito breeding sites. “We have engaged the...

Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left), reads a flyer containing information about the Aedes aegypti mosquito to vendors in the May Pen market during a vector control exercise in the town on Thursday (Sept. 5).

Dr. Tufton Joins Vector Control Workers on Streets of May Pen

More Vector Control Workers for St. James Health Department

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left); and Deputy Head of the Embassy of Japan in Jamaica, Shotoku Habukawa (second left), cut the ribbon to unveil the new C-Arm X-ray machine given to the May Pen Hospital by the Japanese Government, September 5. Sharing the moment are Senior Medical Officer at the hospital, Dr. Bradley Edwards; and Orthopaedic Consultant, Dr. Safiya Franklyn.

2. Japan 3: Orthopaedic Consultant at the May Pen Hospital, Dr. Safiya Franklyn, explains to Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. Christopher Tufton, how the C-Arm machine works. The machine was handed over to the hospital on September 5 by the Japanese Government. — Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left); and Deputy Head of the Embassy of Japan in Jamaica, Shotoku Habukawa (second left), cut the ribbon to unveil the new C-Arm X-ray machine given to the May Pen Hospital by the Japanese Government, September 5. Sharing the moment are Senior Medical Officer at the hospital, Dr. Bradley Edwards; and Orthopaedic Consultant, Dr. Safiya Franklyn. 2. Japan 3: Orthopaedic Consultant at the May Pen Hospital, Dr. Safiya Franklyn, explains to Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. Christopher Tufton, how the C-Arm machine works. The machine was handed over to the hospital on September 5 by the Japanese Government.

May Pen Hospital Gets C-Arm Machine

Dental hygienist student and volunteer of the Great Shape! Inc. 1000 Smiles Project, Kailey Flockoi (right), attends to a patient during a dental clinic hosted at the Somerton All-Age School in St. James from September 2 to 6.

Residents of Somerton, St. James Benefit From Free Dental Services

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Funds Approved for Upgrading of Health Facilities In Clarendon

The Government has earmarked millions of dollars for the upgrading of health facilities in the parish of Clarendon. Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, said that some $240 million has been approved for work at the May Pen Hospital; $132 million for the May Pen West Health Centre; and another $20 million for the Mocho clinic. He...

Six new suction machines were donated to the Bustamante Hospital for Children on Wednesday (September 4) by the charity organisation, Caribbean Heart Menders Association. After the handover, President, Caribbean Heart Menders Association, Carlene Nugent (left), demonstrates how one of the new suction machines will be used to clear a child

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PHOTO: Suction Machine Handover at Bustamante Children’s Hospital

Six new suction machines were donated to the Bustamante Hospital for Children on Wednesday (September 4) by the charity organisation, Caribbean Heart Menders Association. After the handover, President, Caribbean Heart Menders Association, Carlene Nugent (left), demonstrates how one of the new suction machines will be used to clear a child's airway to (from second left) Regional Director, South East Regional...

Minister with responsibility for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Karl Samuda, addresses the media at a Press Conference at his Ministry, in Kingston, on Thursday (August 29).

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Proposed Nutrition Policy to be Completed In Academic Year 2019/2020

One major goal of the Government during the academic year 2019/2020 is to complete the proposed Nutrition Policy, which will restrict certain types of sugary drinks in schools and provide healthier food options for students. This is in keeping with the ban implemented in January 2019, which restricts the circulation of certain types of sugary drinks in schools and public...

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Parents Encouraged to Place Special Emphasis on Health of Children

As parents prepare for the start of the 2019/2020 academic year, they are being reminded to place special emphasis on their children’s health and wellness. Medical Officer of Health for St. James, Dr. Marcia Johnson-Campbell, says the annual prescribed medical examination for students is crucial, as it will ensure children are on track for a healthy academic year. She told...

7 years ago Health & Wellness

Health Minister Launches Prostate Cancer Awareness Campaign

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, has launched a prostate cancer awareness campaign to help reduce the high number of deaths associated with the illness. Speaking at the launch on August 29 at the Hope Zoo in St. Andrew, the Minister said greater focus must be placed on prevention, in order to get Jamaicans to practise...

Coordinator for the Greater Involvement of Persons Living with HIV at the National Family Planning Board, Ainsley Reid, in an interview with JIS News.

7 years ago Health & Wellness

Persons Living With HIV/AIDS Encouraged to Join Support Groups

Persons living with HIV/AIDS are being encouraged to participate in support groups that are working towards reducing the level of stigmatisation against persons with the virus, in an effort to ultimately improve their outcomes. The Greater Involvement of People Living with HIV/AIDS Coordinator at the National Family Planning Board, Ainsley Reid, told JIS News that a number of initiatives have...

Chairman of the Committee for the Upliftment of the Mentally Ill (CUMI) Board, Trina Delisser, addresses stakeholders during the launch of the CUMI Come Run 10K and 5K Run/Walk, at the S Hotel in Montego Bay, St. James, on August 27. The event is slated to be held at the Tryall Club in Sandy Bay, Hanover, on September 21.

7 years ago Health & Wellness

CUMI Run Sept. 21 to Assist Mentally Ill

The 11th annual CUMI 10K and 5K Run/Walk will be held on September 21 at the Tryall Club in Sandy Bay, Hanover, beginning at 6:30 a.m. The event is staged to raise money for the day-to-day operations of the Committee for the Upliftment of the Mentally Ill (CUMI), located in St. James. Speaking at the official launch of the event...