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Secretary of Public Health in the Philippines, Dr. Teodoro J. Herbosa, addresses the opening ceremony of the Ministry of Health and Wellness’ two-day Career Expo and Employment Fair at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Mona campus in St. Andrew, on Wednesday (January 22).
Secretary of Public Health in the Philippines, Dr. Teodoro J. Herbosa, addresses the opening ceremony of the Ministry of Health and Wellness’ two-day Career Expo and Employment Fair at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Mona campus in St. Andrew, on Wednesday (January 22).

Healthcare A Noble Profession – Dr. Herbosa

Secretary of Public Health in the Philippines, Dr. Teodoro J. Herbosa, has hailed healthcare as a noble profession that transcends borders, uplifts lives, and offers opportunity to leave an indelible mark on the world. He said that professionals in the...
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), is in discussion with Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (second left); Secretary of Health, Republic of the Philippines, Dr. Teodoro J. Herbosa (left) and Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, during the opening ceremony for the health and wellness career exposition and employment fair at the University of the West Indies, Mona campus in St. Andrew, on January 22.
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), is in discussion with Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (second left); Secretary of Health, Republic of the Philippines, Dr. Teodoro J. Herbosa (left) and Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, during the opening ceremony for the health and wellness career exposition and employment fair at the University of the West Indies, Mona campus in St. Andrew, on January 22.

Gov’t Focused on Training, Retaining More Healthcare Professionals
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), officially opens the health and wellness career exposition and employment fair at the Old Library, University of the West Indies Mona campus in St. Andrew, on Wednesday (January 22). Also participating are Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (third right), and Minister of Education, Youth, Skills and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (third left), along with (from left) Permanent Secretary in the Health Ministry, Errol Greene; Permanent Secretary in the Education Ministry, Dr. Kasan Troupe; Secretary of Health for the Republic of the Philippines, Dr. Teodoro J. Herbosa, and Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor-McKenzie.
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), officially opens the health and wellness career exposition and employment fair at the Old Library, University of the West Indies Mona campus in St. Andrew, on Wednesday (January 22). Also participating are Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (third right), and Minister of Education, Youth, Skills and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (third left), along with (from left) Permanent Secretary in the Health Ministry, Errol Greene; Permanent Secretary in the Education Ministry, Dr. Kasan Troupe; Secretary of Health for the Republic of the Philippines, Dr. Teodoro J. Herbosa, and Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor-McKenzie.

Gov’t Continuing Health Sector’s Transformation To Further Enhance Service Delivery
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (second left-seated), and Secretary of Public Health in the Philippines, Dr. Teodoro J. Herbosa (second right-seated), sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for health cooperation, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Thursday (January 23). Observing (seated from left) are Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Errol Greene; and Health Programme Officer for the Philippines, Edwin Amoso. Standing (from left) are Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor-McKenzie; and Honorary Consul for the Philippines, Keith Russell.
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (second left-seated), and Secretary of Public Health in the Philippines, Dr. Teodoro J. Herbosa (second right-seated), sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for health cooperation, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Thursday (January 23). Observing (seated from left) are Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Errol Greene; and Health Programme Officer for the Philippines, Edwin Amoso. Standing (from left) are Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor-McKenzie; and Honorary Consul for the Philippines, Keith Russell.

Jamaica and the Philippines Sign MOU for Cooperation in Health
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses the official launch of his latest book, ‘Wild Flavours’, at the Undercroft, University of the West Indies, Mona, St. Andrew, on January 21.
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses the official launch of his latest book, ‘Wild Flavours’, at the Undercroft, University of the West Indies, Mona, St. Andrew, on January 21.

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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left), shares a friendly handshake with Secretary of Public Health in the Philippines, Dr. Teodoro J. Herbosa, during the opening of the two-day Career Expo and Employment Fair at the University of the West Indies, Mona Campus, in St. Andrew on Wednesday (January 22).
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The Government is enhancing human resource capacity in the public health system as part of a holistic plan to strengthen healthcare delivery. Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, said the Administration has undertaken a compensation review, which has not only improved the compensation for healthcare workers as part of the retention strategy but has also created more...
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Minister of Education, Skills, Youth, and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (right), converses with the Secretary of Health, Republic of the Philippines, Dr. Teodoro Herbosa, during the Health and Wellness Career Expo and Employment Fair, on Wednesday (January 22), at the University of the West Indies, Mona Campus.
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Comprehensive Rodent Control Programme To Be Implemented In Portland

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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left), greets Secretary of Health for the Republic of the Philippines, Dr. Teodoro J. Herbosa, on his arrival at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Monday (January 20), for an official visit to Jamaica. Dr. Herbosa will deliver the keynote address at the Ministry’s inaugural Careers in Health Expo, scheduled for January 22 to 23 at the University of the West Indies, Mona.
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PHOTOS: Secretary Of Health, Republic Of The Philippines, Arrives In Jamaica For Official Visit

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left), greets Secretary of Health for the Republic of the Philippines, Dr. Teodoro J. Herbosa, on his arrival at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Monday (January 20), for an official visit to Jamaica. Dr. Herbosa will deliver the keynote address at the Ministry’s inaugural Careers in Health...
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Health Promotion and Education Officer at the Westmoreland Health Department, Gerald Miller.
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Citizens Urged To Protect Themselves From The Flu

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