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Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley
Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley

Minister Cites Impact of NCDs on Health Budget

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, says non- communicable diseases (NCDs) take up 70 per cent of the country’s health budget, and represent the biggest public health challenge globally in the 21st Century. Dr. Wheatley...
Communications and Advocacy Officer, Healthy Caribbean Coalition (HCC) , Francine Charles, addressing participatns at the Caribbean Non-communicable Disease Forum at The Knutsford Court Hotel in New Kingston on Monday (April 23), where the HCC’s ‘Too Much Junk’ online petition was launched for Jamaica.
Communications and Advocacy Officer, Healthy Caribbean Coalition (HCC) , Francine Charles, addressing participatns at the Caribbean Non-communicable Disease Forum at The Knutsford Court Hotel in New Kingston on Monday (April 23), where the HCC’s ‘Too Much Junk’ online petition was launched for Jamaica.

Healthy Caribbean Coalition Launches Online Petition in Jamaica
Health Minister, Dr. the Hon Christopher Tufton (right), observes as the National Health Fund’s (NHF) Senior Vice President for Information and Communications Technology, Granville Gayle (left), demonstrates how the NHF’s newly launched ‘Quick Prescript’ mobile application can be accessed via kiosks that will be installed at several locations islandwide, following the launch at the Spanish Court Hotel, New Kingston, on Tuesday (April 24). Looking on (from second left) are NHF Chief Executive Officer, Everton Anderson; and Chairman, Gregory Mair.
Health Minister, Dr. the Hon Christopher Tufton (right), observes as the National Health Fund’s (NHF) Senior Vice President for Information and Communications Technology, Granville Gayle (left), demonstrates how the NHF’s newly launched ‘Quick Prescript’ mobile application can be accessed via kiosks that will be installed at several locations islandwide, following the launch at the Spanish Court Hotel, New Kingston, on Tuesday (April 24). Looking on (from second left) are NHF Chief Executive Officer, Everton Anderson; and Chairman, Gregory Mair.

National Health Fund Launches ‘Quick Prescript’ Mobile Application
Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton
Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton

Study to Examine Health Profiles of Staff at Cornwall Regional Hospital
Consultant Anaesthetist, Dr. Nitin Shah (right), in discussion with Regional Director, Southern Regional Health Authority, Michael Bent, chats with Dr. Nitin Shah, following the recent free cataract surgeries performed at the Mandeville Regional Hospital in Manchester.
Consultant Anaesthetist, Dr. Nitin Shah (right), in discussion with Regional Director, Southern Regional Health Authority, Michael Bent, chats with Dr. Nitin Shah, following the recent free cataract surgeries performed at the Mandeville Regional Hospital in Manchester.

338 Residents of Manchester Receive Free Cataract Surgeries

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Health & Wellness

Jamaicans Encouraged to Get Familiar with OSH Bill

Jamaicans are being encouraged to familiarise themselves with the provisions of the Occupational, Safety and Health (OSH) Bill. The legislation addresses safety and health in the Jamaican workplace within a framework that balances the competing interests of employers and workers. Minister of State in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Zavia Mayne, made the call during a forum observing...
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Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right), speaks with (from left): President, Healthy Caribbean Coalition, Sir Trevor Hassell; Director, Non-Communicable Diseases and Injury Prevention, Ministry of Health, Dr. Tamu Davidson; and Acting Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Jacqueline McKenzie, at the Healthy Caribbean Coalition’s Caribbean Non-communicable Disease Forum held at The Knutsford Court Hotel in New Kingston on Monday (April 23).
Health & Wellness

Health Minister Encourages Other Islands to Replicate ‘Jamaica Moves’ Campaign

Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, is encouraging other Caribbean countries to join forces and replicate the ‘Jamaica Moves’ campaign into ‘Caribbean Moves’, with the objective of reducing the region’s growing rate of persons living with non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Jamaica Moves is part of the National Strategy and Action Plan for the Prevention and Control of NCDs, which...
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MoBay City Run Logistics Coordinator, Emerson Whittley (left), and Founder and Chief Organiser, Janet Silvera (centre), interact with (from second left) Acting Director, University of the West Indies Western Campus, Patrick Prendergast; Montego Bay Branch Manager for the charity event’s platinum sponsor, Unicomer Jamaica (Courts), Glendon Lowe; and Administrator, University of Technology, Antoinette Smith, during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank at the Agency’s Montego Bay Regional Office on April 20.
EducationHealth & Wellness

Mobay City Run Beneficiaries Laud Charity Event’s Organisers

Beneficiaries of scholarships and other forms of academic support funded from the proceeds of the annual MoBay City Run are lauding the organisers’ gesture as a blessing for education in western Jamaica. Financial assistance totalling approximately $15 million has been extended to students enrolled at the western campuses of the University of the West Indies (UWI) and University of Technology...
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Health Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addressing participants at the launch of the National Health Fund’s (NHF) Public-Private Pharmacy Programme agreement with Hilton’s Pharmacy in Montego Bay, St. James, on April 20. Seated is the NHF’s Health Promotions and Public Relations Manager, Shermaine Robotham.
Health & Wellness

Nearly 80,000 Prescriptions Filled Under Public-Private Sector Pharmacy Programme

Health Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says the Public-Private Sector Pharmacy Programme has significantly improved the ease with which persons issued with prescriptions at Government health facilities are able to access medication. Dr. Tufton said since the initiative commenced in December 2016, nearly 80,000 prescriptions have been filled by the 17 participating pharmacies in Kingston, Clarendon and St. James...
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Health & Wellness

Sixty Healthcare Workers Trained to Identify Cases of Gender-Based Violence

Some 60 healthcare workers across the island have benefited from training to identify and handle cases of gender based violence. The training was conducted recently by the National Family Planning Board (NFPB), in collaboration with Health Policy Plus (HP+). The initiative was carried out as a training of trainers in the field, who will subsequently administer a similar training of...
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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (right), speaking with Jamaican sprinter Yohan Blake during the press launch of the 2018 Jamaica National (JN) Racers Grand Prix on Thursday, April 19 at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in Kingston. The meet is slated to be held on Saturday, June 9 at the National Stadium in Kingston.
Health & Wellness

Minister Grange Hails Racers Grand Prix

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, is lauding the staging of the annual Jamaica National (JN) Racers Grand Prix, noting that it is helping to establish Jamaica as a premier venue for international sports. “(We want) to make Jamaica a venue for international sports; for competition and for hosting meetings of international sports federations. We believe...
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