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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses a ceremony for the handover of an ultrasound machine at the Spanish Town Hospital in St. Catherine on Wednesday (May 29). Japan's Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Hiromasa Yamazaki (seated right) and Consultant anaesthetist at the hospital, Dr. Stuart Murray, were in attendence.

Health Facilities in St. Catherine to be Upgraded at a Cost of $4 Billion

The Government has committed more than $4 billion to upgrade health facilities in St. Catherine, with $3 billion earmarked for expansion of the Spanish Town Hospital. Making the disclosure, Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, said...

Minister of Health and Wellness Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (second right), views equipment in the Interventional Suite at the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI), which was officially opened today (May 30). Others (from left) are Cluster Leader North Latam, Philips Colombiana SAS, Asdrubal Mata; Consultant Cardiologist, University Hospital of the West Indies, Nordia Clare-Pascoe; and Medical Chief of Staff, UHWI, Dr. Carl Bruce.

First Interventional Suite Opens at UHWI

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right) and Japan's Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Hiromasa Yamazaki (second right), exchange handshakes during a ceremony to officially hand over a state-of-the-art ultrasound machine valued at over $9.4 million to the Spanish Town Hospital in St. Catherine on Wednesday (May 29). The machine was acquired under Japan’s Grassroots Human Security initiative. Sharing the moment are Director of Nursing Services at the hospital, Shirlene Marshall Davis; and Chief Executive Officer, Dwayne Francis.

Spanish Town Hospital Gets $9.4-Million Ultrasound Machine

Medical Intern at the St. Ann’s Bay Regional Hospital, Dr. Tayla Green, draws blood from a donor at the hospital’s Labour Day Blood Drive, which yielded 50 units.

Successful Blood Drive at St. Ann’s Bay Regional Hospital

Chief Nursing Officer in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Patricia Ingram Martin, addresses the launch of four new programmes by the Council of Community Colleges of Jamaica (CCCJ), at The Knutsford Court Hotel in New Kingston, recently.

Gov’t Implementing Measures to Increase Number of Nurses

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses the 72nd World Health Assembly, in Geneva, Switzerland, on May 22.

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Government on Mission to Ensure All Have Access to Timely Healthcare

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says the Government is on a mission to ensure that all persons have access to timely healthcare. Speaking at the 72nd World Health Assembly in Geneva, Switzerland, on May 22, the Minister said although Jamaica has to face the triple burden of responding to communicable diseases, non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and...

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Nathan Ebanks Foundation Stages Annual Fair on May 25

The Nathan Ebanks Foundation (NEF) will stage its third Family Expo and Special Resource Fair on Saturday, May 25 on the grounds of Hope Gardens in St. Andrew from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Speaking with JIS News during an interview recently, President and Founder of the NEF, Christine Staple-Ebanks, said the event provides a unique platform for families and...

Wife of the Prime Minister and patron of the ‘Best for Mommy and Baby

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Mommy and Baby Booklet to Help Reduce Infant Mortality – Mrs. Holness

Wife of the Prime Minister, the Most. Hon. Juliet Holness,says distribution of the ‘Best for Mommy and Baby’ booklet to new and expectant mothers across the island is part of efforts to reduce infant mortality in Jamaica. “This booklet is a comprehensive guide to assist expectant and new mothers with everything they should know to ensure a healthy baby. More...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton.

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NCDs An Economic Burden – Dr. Tufton

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says the prevalence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) is placing an economic burden on the country. He said data suggest that it will cost the country some $77 billion over the next 13 to 15 years to deal with treatment and loss of productivity associated with diabetes and cardiovascular diseases alone....

Director, Health Promotion and Education, Ministry of Health and Wellness, Takese Foga (right), hands over copies of the Physical Activity Guide, transcribed in Braille, to Executive Director, Combined Disabilities Association, Gloria Goffe, on Friday (May 17) at The Knutsford Court Hotel in New Kingston.

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Physical Activity Guide in Braille for The Visually Impaired

With the goal of preventing an upsurge of non-communicable diseases among the visually impaired and blind persons, the Ministry of Health and Wellness has prepared a Physical Activity Guide in Braille. The document focuses on the messages and activities being promoted by Jamaica Moves and other health-based campaigns. The book was launched on Friday (May 17), at The Knutsford Court...

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.

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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 surgeries and diagnostic tests as part of a $1 billion programme to reduce waiting time within the public health system....

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

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Caledonia Medical to Provide Lab Tests for Several Public Hospitals

The Ministry of Health and Wellness has partnered with Caledonia Medical Laboratory Limited to provide laboratory tests for several public hospitals across the island. Portfolio Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton; and Managing Director of Caledonia Medical Laboratory, Barbara Hendricks, signed the memorandum of understanding (MOU) on Monday (May 13), at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices. Under the agreement, Caledonia...