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Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right), in discussion with (from left): Principal Medical Officer and National Epidemiologist, Ministry of Health, Dr. Karen Webster-Kerr, and Professor Rainford Wilks, University of the West Indies. Occasion was the release of the preliminary key findings of the third Jamaica Health and Lifestyle Survey, at a media briefing held at the Mona Visitors’ Lodge and Conference Centre, University of the West Indies, on September 6.
Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right), in discussion with (from left): Principal Medical Officer and National Epidemiologist, Ministry of Health, Dr. Karen Webster-Kerr, and Professor Rainford Wilks, University of the West Indies. Occasion was the release of the preliminary key findings of the third Jamaica Health and Lifestyle Survey, at a media briefing held at the Mona Visitors’ Lodge and Conference Centre, University of the West Indies, on September 6.

Ministry Releases Health and Lifestyle Survey

The Ministry of Health has released the preliminary key findings of the third Jamaica Health and Lifestyle Survey. The findings were released today (September 6), at a media briefing held at the Mona Visitors’ Lodge and Conference Centre at the...
Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses the launch of the Infection Control Workshop, held in Kingston today (September 5). The workshop will be held from October 24 to 26.
Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses the launch of the Infection Control Workshop, held in Kingston today (September 5). The workshop will be held from October 24 to 26.

Infection Control Workshop Oct. 24-26
President of the Caribbean Urological Association and Consultant Urologist, Dr. William Aiken, speaking to JIS News.
President of the Caribbean Urological Association and Consultant Urologist, Dr. William Aiken, speaking to JIS News.

Only Screening Can Guarantee Early Detection of Prostate Cancer
Health Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left), converses with Bishop Jacqueline McCullough of the WordAlive Medical Mission. They were at the ‘Make Jamaica Well Again’ Appreciation Dinner and Awards Ceremony, organised by WordAlive Medical Mission, which was held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel, New Kingston, on Thursday (August 30).
Health Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left), converses with Bishop Jacqueline McCullough of the WordAlive Medical Mission. They were at the ‘Make Jamaica Well Again’ Appreciation Dinner and Awards Ceremony, organised by WordAlive Medical Mission, which was held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel, New Kingston, on Thursday (August 30).

Paradigm Shift Needed In Public Healthcare Delivery – Dr. Tufton
Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses a Parent Sensitisation and Consultation Session on health and wellness at Glenmuir High School in Clarendon on August 28. To his right is Permanent Secretary in the Education Ministry, Dean-Roy Bernard.
Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses a Parent Sensitisation and Consultation Session on health and wellness at Glenmuir High School in Clarendon on August 28. To his right is Permanent Secretary in the Education Ministry, Dean-Roy Bernard.

Minister Takes Health and Wellness Message to Parents and Schools

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Parish Health, Promotion and Education Officer at the St. James Public Health Services, Julian Grandison Mullings.
Health & Wellness

Children’s Health and Wellness Must be Priority

The 2018/19 academic year is slated to begin in a few days, and amidst the rush to ensure students have all the physical necessities, the importance of health and wellness must not be forgotten. It is imperative that this remain on the priority list for the back-to-school period, and parents must ensure that the children get a proper check-up before...
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Contract for Private Security Services at Bellevue Hospital

Cabinet has approved the award of a contract to Modern Investigation and Security Limited in the sum of J$126.91 million for the provision of private security services over a period of three years at the Bellevue Hospital. Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, made the announcement at a post-Cabinet press briefing held on August 29...
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Communications Specialist at the Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC), Dorothy Campbell, speaks at a JIS ‘Think Tank’. (FILE)
Health & Wellness

CAC Reminds Parents of Safety and Health Measures for School Children

The Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) is reminding parents to include children’s health and safety, as part of their back-to-school preparations for the upcoming academic year. Speaking with JIS News, Communications Specialist for the CAC, Dorothy Campbell, said there are a number of things that parents can do to ensure that their children have a successful 2018/19 school year. “While you...
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Former Chief Medical Officer in the Ministry of Health, Dr. Winston De La Haye (left), administers polio drops to young Mickayla Edwards, during the official launch of the 14th Vaccination Week in the Americas at the Emancipation Park in New Kingston in April 2017. Others observing the procedure (from right) are Director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Dr. Carissa F. Etienne; and Mickayla’s mother, Carla Peart.
Health & Wellness

Parents and Guardians Reminded of Vaccination for Children

With the 2018/19 school year slated to begin in September, the Ministry of Health is urging parents and guardians to adhere to the schedule outlining clinic appointments for the vaccination of children. In a recent JIS News interview, Acting Director of Family Health Services in the Ministry, Dr. Melody Ennis, noted that clinic appointments must not be avoided, because of...
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Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses stakeholders during the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information sensitisation session, which was held at the Montego Bay High School auditorium, St. James, on Thursday (August 23). The session was designed to inform parents about matters relating to PATH, the Primary Exit Profile (PEP) and the Career Advancement Programme (CAP).
Health & Wellness

Collaboration Needed to Promote Health and Wellness in Schools – Dr. Tufton

Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says a collaborative effort is needed from all stakeholders to promote health and wellness in Jamaican schools. Addressing a Ministry of Education, Youth and Information Parent Sensitisation Session at Montego Bay High School on August 23, the Minister said this is necessary to prevent non-communicable diseases (NCDs), as the nation’s children are...
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Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left), and Executive Chairman of the Guardsman Group, Kenneth Benjamin (2nd right), shake hands to symbolise the formal handover of a solar energy system to the Bustamante Hospital for Children during a ceremony at the hospital in Kingston on Monday (August 20). Also pictured (from second left) are: Managing Director of the Guardsman Group, Vinay Walia; and Acting Chief Executive Officer, Bustamante Hospital for Children, Karlene Taylor McKenzie. The system, which has already been installed, was donated by the Guardsman Group to power the hospital’s Intensive Care Unit (ICU).
Health & Wellness

Children’s Hospital to Save Millions of Dollars

The Bustamante Hospital for Children, in Kingston, is expected to save $28 million in energy costs over the next 20 years, through the installation of a solar energy system. The system, which was donated by the Guardsman Group to power the hospital’s Intensive Care Unit (ICU), is a pilot project facilitated by Future Energy Corporation. This donation was made possible...
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