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SERHA Gets Mobile HIV Testing Unit

A mobile testing unit, valued at over $12 million, which has been handed over to the South East Regional Health Authority (SERHA), will enable health personnel to go into communities to conduct human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) tests. The unit was...
The Drug Serv Pharmacy at the Linstead Public Hospital, which was officially opened on December 13.
The Drug Serv Pharmacy at the Linstead Public Hospital, which was officially opened on December 13.

National Health Insurance Scheme Road Map Now Available
Health Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (centre), discusses the harmful effects of sugary drinks with Member of Parliament for North East Manchester, Hon. Audley Shaw (left), in whose constituency the new Robins Hall Health Centre is located; and CEO of the CHASE Fund, W. Billy Heaven (right). Occasion was the opening of the new centre on December 12.
Health Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (centre), discusses the harmful effects of sugary drinks with Member of Parliament for North East Manchester, Hon. Audley Shaw (left), in whose constituency the new Robins Hall Health Centre is located; and CEO of the CHASE Fund, W. Billy Heaven (right). Occasion was the opening of the new centre on December 12.

CHASE Fund Invests Billions in Healthcare
Head of the Health Promotion and Protection Branch in the Ministry of Health, Dr. Simone Spence (second right), addressing a press conference held at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices on Wednesday (December 12). Listening is Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dunstan Bryan.
Head of the Health Promotion and Protection Branch in the Ministry of Health, Dr. Simone Spence (second right), addressing a press conference held at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices on Wednesday (December 12). Listening is Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dunstan Bryan.

Health Ministry Doubles Vector Control Programme Communuty Visits
Minister of Health, Dr. the Christopher Tufton (centre), responds to a question during a press conference held at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices on Wednesday (December 12). He is flanked by Permanent Secretary, Dunstan Bryan; and Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Jacqueline Bisasor-McKenzie.
Minister of Health, Dr. the Christopher Tufton (centre), responds to a question during a press conference held at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices on Wednesday (December 12). He is flanked by Permanent Secretary, Dunstan Bryan; and Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Jacqueline Bisasor-McKenzie.

Health Ministry Assures No Dengue Outbreak

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Acting Chief Medical Officer in the Ministry of Health, Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor-McKenzie (right), addresses a press conference held at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices on Wednesday (December 12). Also pictured is portfolio Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton.
Health & Wellness

Flu Vaccine Available to High-Risk Groups

Acting Chief Medical Officer in the Ministry of Health, Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor-McKenzie, has informed that the flu vaccine is now available to high-risk groups, including children, the elderly and persons with immuno-compromised conditions such as cancer and diabetes. “These are the persons that we try to protect, because they are the most vulnerable to the influenza virus and so, therefore,...
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Health Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left), observes a demonstration of the National Cancer Registry (NCR) by Director of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) and Injuries Prevention in the Health Ministry, Dr. Tamu Davidson. Occasion was the launch of the NCR at Eden Gardens Wellness and Spa Resort in St. Andrew on December 11. Also looking on is Executive Director of the Jamaica Cancer Society, Yulit Gordon.
Health & Wellness

National Cancer Registry Launched

Health Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says the National Cancer Registry (NCR) provides a critical tool in guiding the planning and implementation of cancer prevention and control programmes. He noted that the population-based cancer registry, which covers the entire island, will actively collect information on all new cancer cases, including data on patient demographics and cancer type. It will...
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May Pen Health 2: Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (second left); along with (from left) Chief Executive Officer, May Pen Hospital, St. Andrade Sinclair; Ambassador of Japan to Jamaica, His Excellency, Hiromasa Yamazaki; and Parish Manager, Clarendon Health Department, Joseph Grant, displays the grant cheque for US$86,780 ($10 million), which is to be used for the procurement of a Digital Mobile C-Arm machine at the May Pen Hospital. The grant agreement was signed on Wednesay (December 6) at the Ministry
Health & Wellness

May Pen Hospital to Get $10-Million C-Arm Machine for Orthopaedic Surgeries

The Japanese Government is providing $10 million (US$86,780) for the acquisition of a Digital Mobile C-Arm machine for the May Pen Hospital in Clarendon, which will strengthen the provision of orthopaedic surgeries at the facility. A grant agreement for the procurement was signed on Thursday (December 6) by Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton; Ambassador of Japan to...
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Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (second left), speaks to children in the Learning and Activity Centre at the Bustamante Hospital for Children, during a visit to the St. Andrew-based facility on Wednesday (December 5). Looking on (in background) are the hospital
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Their Excellencies Donate Medical Items to Bustamante Children’s Hospital

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen and Lady Allen, have donated medical items to the Bustamante Hospital for Children. The donation, which includes two blood pressure machines, a weighing scale, and a nebuliser, were presented during a visit to the facility on Wednesday (December 5), where Their Excellencies also presented gifts to patients and staff at the...
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Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right), is in conversation with Executive Director of the Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ), Stephen Wedderburn (left); and Board director at the Pesticides Control Authority (PCA), Noel Osbourne, at the PCA
Health & Wellness

Dr. Tufton Urges Precaution Against Dengue

Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, is urging precaution against the dengue fever virus, including destroying mosquito breeding sites in and around the home. He said that while there has been an “unusually high” number of reported cases of dengue in the island, this is not remarkable for this time of the year, reiterating that there is no...
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Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right), is in light conversation with Executive Director of the Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ), Stephen Wedderburn (left) and Board Director for the Pesticides Control Authority (PCA), Noel Osbourne. Occasion was the Pesticides Control Authority
Health & Wellness

Health Minister Hails Work of Pesticides Control Authority

Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, is commending the Pesticides Control Authority (PCA) and its stakeholders for their sterling contributions to safeguarding the country’s food produce and public health. Speaking at the PCA’s annual awards ceremony held at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in St. Andrew on Monday (December 4), he said that the Authority has given dedicated...
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