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State Minister in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Hon. Krystal Lee.
State Minister in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Hon. Krystal Lee.

Gov’t Intensifying Support for Pregnant and Lactating Women to Safeguard Mothers and Newborns

The Government is intensifying its efforts to support pregnant and lactating women, ensuring they receive the guidance, care, and essential supplies required for safe pregnancies and the healthy development of newborns. State Minister in the Ministry of Health and Wellness,...
Health Promotion and Education Officer for Westmoreland, Gerald Miller.
Health Promotion and Education Officer for Westmoreland, Gerald Miller.

Parents and Guardians Urged to Store Household Chemicals Properly
Medical Officer of Health for Portland, Dr. Sharon Lewis, addresses the recent monthly meeting of the Portland Municipal Corporation in Port Antonio.
Medical Officer of Health for Portland, Dr. Sharon Lewis, addresses the recent monthly meeting of the Portland Municipal Corporation in Port Antonio.

Portland Residents Urged to Reschedule Clinic Appointments After Hurricane Melissa Disruptions
Acting Chief Public Health Inspector for St. James, Sherika Lewis, addresses the recent St. James Municipal Corporation monthly meeting in Montego Bay.
Acting Chief Public Health Inspector for St. James, Sherika Lewis, addresses the recent St. James Municipal Corporation monthly meeting in Montego Bay.

Communal Sanitation Systems Proposed to Support Hurricane-Affected Residents in St. James
State Minister in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Hon. Krystal Lee (centre), observes as Founder and Chief Executive Officer of WaterStep, Mark Hogg, demonstrates how the water-purification bleach makers function during the handover ceremony for 300 machines at the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) in New Kingston on Tuesday (November 18). Also looking on is the Ministry’s Director of Communication, Stephen Davidson (left). The durable systems enable health facilities to produce World Health Organization (WHO)-approved, medical-grade disinfectant on site, ensuring a stable local supply while expanding access to safe water and sanitation solutions, particularly during disasters.
State Minister in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Hon. Krystal Lee (centre), observes as Founder and Chief Executive Officer of WaterStep, Mark Hogg, demonstrates how the water-purification bleach makers function during the handover ceremony for 300 machines at the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) in New Kingston on Tuesday (November 18). Also looking on is the Ministry’s Director of Communication, Stephen Davidson (left). The durable systems enable health facilities to produce World Health Organization (WHO)-approved, medical-grade disinfectant on site, ensuring a stable local supply while expanding access to safe water and sanitation solutions, particularly during disasters.

300 Bleach Makers Donated to Jamaica’s Health System

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Caption: Medical Officer of Health for Portland, Dr. Sharon Lewis, speaking at the recent monthly sitting of the Portland Municipal Corporation in Port Antonio.
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Portlanders Urged to Take Precaution Against Leptospirosis

Following flooding across sections of Portland due to Hurricane Melissa, Medical Officer of Health for the parish, Dr. Sharon Lewis, is urging residents to take precautionary measures against leptospirosis. Speaking at the recent monthly sitting of the Portland Municipal Corporation in Port Antonio, Dr. Lewis said there is an increased risk of human exposure to contaminated water and food, due...
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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), sharing a moment with participants in the Jamaica Reach 2 Recovery (JR2R) Pink Run on Sunday (November 17) at Emancipation Park in St. Andrew.
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PM Highlights Importance of Breast Cancer Screening

With more than 1,300 with new cases of breast cancer diagnosed in Jamaica each year, Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is emphasising the need for more women to get screened to ensure early detection and reduce fatalities. “It is estimated that breast cancer accounts for approximately 35 to 40 per cent of female cancers in Jamaica and...
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses a recent sitting of the House of Representatives.
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Post-Hurricane Mental Health Assessments Completed Across All Regional Health Authorities

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, has reported that rapid needs assessments for mental health and psychosocial support have been completed across all four Regional Health Authorities, following the passage of Hurricane Melissa on October 28. He further informed that psychological support has been extended to healthcare workers in the affected parishes through in‑person sessions with...
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton.
Health & Wellness

Ministry Ramps Up Measures to Assist Persons to Safeguard Their Health

The Ministry of Health and Wellness is ramping up measures to help the public safeguard their health by promoting safe water and food practices, highlighting the risk associated with flooding. According to portfolio Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, key focus is on reinforcing the importance of hygiene and outlining steps to prevent mosquito-borne and rodent diseases. “These messages are...
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Chairman of the St. Ann Municipal Corporation, Councillor Michael Belnavis.
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St. Ann Residents Urged to Take Precautions Against Mosquito-borne Diseases

Chairman of the St. Ann Municipal Corporation, Councillor Michael Belnavis, is urging residents to take precautions against mosquito-borne diseases, including dengue, in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa. The caution comes amid the expected increase in the mosquito population following the heavy rains from the storm. Speaking with JIS News, Mr. Belnavis advised persons to look out for standing water that...
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Health and Wellness Minister,  Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, tours the fully equipped field hospital donated by the Government of Spain, on the grounds of the Falmouth Public General Hospital in Trelawny on Friday (Nov. 14).
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Renovation of Falmouth Hospital to Begin Next Week

Starting next week, contractors will begin renovation work on the Falmouth Public General Hospital in Trelawny, which was damaged during the passage of Hurricane Melissa. Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, in making the disclosure, said that the areas to be prioritised include the damaged COVID-19 ward to return 50 to 70 beds to service, the operating...
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses the House of Representatives on Tuesday (November 11).
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New Health and Wash Strategy Rolled Out With UNICEF Support

The Ministry of Health and Wellness, with support from the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), has developed a comprehensive Health, Nutrition, and Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Plan. Portfolio Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, made the disclosure in a statement to the House of Representatives on Tuesday (November 11). “The plan involves several key interventions, supporting the provision of...
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