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Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (centre), engages with Lions Club of Kingston member, Deborah Chen (left), during the club's luncheon at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on November 7. At right is 1st Vice President, Lions Club of Kingston, Robert Lawrence.

Comprehensive Tobacco Legislation Coming

Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says that comprehensive tobacco legislation is coming next year. He said that the law will, among other things, restrict tobacco companies from advertising in certain settings. “(It) will require greater warning labels,...

Member of Parliament for West Central St. Catherine, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, who is also Minister of Health, addresses the recent ceremony to break ground for the new $25-million Brown’s Hall Health Centre. He also spoke about several community development projects.

Back Pasture to Brown’s Hall Main Road to be Rehabilitated

Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (centre), who is also Member of Parliament for West Central St. Catherine, enjoys a good laugh with Sales and Marketing Manager at Omni Industries Limited, Vincent Clarke (left), and Chairman and Managing Director of Kemteck Development and Construction Limited, Sylvester Tulloch (right), at the recent ceremony to break ground for the $25-million Brown’s Hall Health Centre in St. Catherine. The two companies are co-financing the project.

Brown’s Hall Residents to Receive Free Health Services

Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, Dr. Clive Lai (left), greets Cervical Cancer Survivor, Juliet Davis, at a town hall meeting on the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, at the Webster Memorial Church in Kingston, on October 31. At centre is Acting Director of the Health Ministry’s Family Health Unit, Dr. Melody Ennis.

Cancer Survivor Supports Health Ministry’s HPV Vaccine Drive

Poison Control Coordinator at the Caribbean Poison Information Network, Sherika Whitelocke-Ballingsingh.

Jamaican Decorative Paints Virtually Lead-Free

Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right) in conversation with from left: Gynaecologist and Obstetrician at the Ruthven Medical Centre in Kingston, Dr. Michael Abrahams and cervical cancer survivor, Deidre Ashman. Occasion was the Ministry of Health’s Take Responsibility Tour forum, which was held at the Ocho Rios High School in St. Ann on November 1.

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Dr. Tufton Urges Regular Health Checks

Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, is urging all Jamaicans to get regular health checks to facilitate early detection of diseases that may lay dormant in the body. “Do your health checks regularly, Jamaicans tend to go to the doctor only when they are sick, but taking responsibility means that at least once per year, you owe it to...

Principal of the Green Island Primary School in Hanover, Vaccianna Moseley, interacts with students at the institution.

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Schools in Hanover Welcome Jamaica Moves

Regional Health and Education Promotion Officer at the Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA), Marceleen Wheatle, says primary- and high-school students in Hanover have been highly receptive of the Jamaica Moves programme. The initiative was introduced as a pilot at Hopewell High, Ruseas High, Merlene Ottey High, Green Island High, Green Island Primary, and Maryland All-Age, in September, as part of...

Local Government and Community Development Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (left); and St. Mary Municipal Corporation Chairman and Port Maria Mayor, Councillor Richard Creary, officially open the St. Mary Drop-In Centre on Thursday (November 1). The facility was built at a cost of $12 million. The opening formed part of activities to launch Local Government and Community Development Month, being celebrated in November under the theme ‘Protecting the Vulnerable... Establishing

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New St. Mary Drop-In Centre Officially Opened

The newly built St. Mary Drop-in Centre, located on Hodgson Street in Port Maria, was officially opened on Thursday (November 1) by Local Government and Community Development Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie. The facility, which will provide provisional shelter for homeless persons in the parish, was constructed at a cost of $12 million. Its features include offices for an administrator and...

Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (third right), breaks ground for the $25-million Brown’s Hall Health Centre in St. Catherine on Wednesday (October 31). Others (from left) are Deputy Mayor of Spanish Town and Councillor for the Ginger Ridge Division, Ralston Wilson; Project Manager at the National Health Fund (NHF), Orette Clarke; Sales and Marketing Manager at Omni Industries Limited, Vincent Clarke; Chairman and Managing Director at Kemteck Development and Construction Limited, Sylvester Tulloch; and Senior Public Health Nurse at the South East Regional Helath Authority (SERHA), Marlene Stephenson.

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Brown’s Hall Community to Get Health Centre

Within the next three months, residents of Brown’s Hall and surrounding communities in St. Catherine will have a $25 million health centre close to their homes. The facility is being built though collaboration involving Kemteck Development and Construction Limited and Omni Industries Limited, which are providing the funds; the National Health Fund (NHF), which did the design work; and the...

National Council on Drug Abuse (NCDA) Substance Abuse Officer, Daniel Brown, addressing a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank, where we outline activities for Drug Abuse Month being observed in November.

7 years ago Health & Wellness

NCDA Looking to Curb Drug Abuse among Students

The National Council on Drug Abuse (NCDA) will focus on addressing issues related to drug abuse by students during November, which is being celebrated as Drug Awareness Month under the theme ‘It Takes a Village… and It Starts with Me’. This, according to NCDA Substance Abuse Officer, Daniel Brown, is against the background of a worrying emerging trend of student...

Students from the Devon Primary School in Manchester deliver an informative piece at the Oral Health Month competition at the Cecil Charlton Hall in Manchester on Monday, October 29, under theme, “Say Aah, Think Mouth, Think Health”. The Southern Regional Health Authority has been staging the oral health competitions for more than 20 years, instilling a culture of good oral health practices, which has been making great strides. The students are evaluated through quiz, poster, dub poetry and deejay competitions.

7 years ago Health & Wellness

PHOTOS: SRHA Promoting Good Oral Health Among Students for Over 20 Years

Students from the Devon Primary School in Manchester deliver an informative piece at the Oral Health Month competition at the Cecil Charlton Hall in Manchester on Monday, October 29, under theme, “Say Aah, Think Mouth, Think Health”. The Southern Regional Health Authority has been staging the oral health competitions for more than 20 years, instilling a culture of good oral...

Health Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (centre), engages registered nurses at the opening ceremony of the Jamaica/United Kingdom (UK) Critical Care Nursing Programme, at the Kingston Public Hospital (KPH), on October 29.

7 years ago Health & Wellness

Nurses to be Trained in Critical Care Under Programme with the UK

For registered nurse (RN) Tasheika Hewitt, participation in the Jamaica/United Kingdom (UK) Critical Care Nursing Programme is an opportunity of a lifetime to develop indispensable skills to care for patients with high-dependency and life-threatening conditions. “From this training programme, I know I will (learn to) be able to care for my patients more competently and effectively,” Ms. Hewitt told JIS...