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Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses the launch of the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI) Hospital Information Management System on Friday (July 27).

Work Progressing on National Health Insurance Scheme

Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher, says work is progressing on a National Health Insurance Scheme for Jamaicans. “We have brought teams together to look at healthcare financing…how are we going to pay for the increasing cost of health...

Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (centre), listens to Medical Chief of Staff, University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI), Dr. Carl Bruce (second right), as he explains features of some of the equipment that form part of the Hospital Information Management System, which was launched on Friday (July 27) in the lecture theatre of the Hugh Wynter Fertility Management Unit. Also listening are (from left) UHWI Board Chairman, James Moss-Solomon; Chairman, Tony Thwaites Wing, Mark Thwaites; and Senior Director for Nursing, UHWI, Claudett James.

Health Information System by End of Fiscal Year

Vector Control Aide, Jermain Reid, treats a drum of water during a mosquito sensitisation session in Westmoreland, recently. Through a partnership with the Housing, Opportunity, Production and Employment (HOPE) programme, the Westmoreland Health Department has deployed 35 Vector Control Aides throughout Westmoreland for a three-month period ending September to sensitise residents about the reduction of mosquito breeding sites.

Thirty-Five Vector Control Aides Deployed in Westmoreland

Health Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right), is presented with a book entitled 'Medicinal Cannabis: The Way Forward for Health Care Practitioners' by Principal and Pro Vice Chancellor, University of the West Indies, Professor Archibald McDonald. Looking on (from second left) are Executive Chairman, Medicanja Limited, Dr. Henry Lowe; and Vice Dean, Caribbean School of Medical Sciences, Dr. Lorenzo Gordon. They were at the launch of Medicanja Limited's cannabis-based nutraceutical products at Eden Gardens Wellness Resort and Spa, Lady Musgrave Road, St. Andrew, on July 26.

Medicanja Limited Launches Cannabis-Based Nutraceutical Products

Executive Director of the Jamaica National Heritage Trust (JNHT), Dorrick Gray. (File)

Emancipation Jubilee to Celebrate Rich Culture and Heritage

8 years ago Health & Wellness

Potential Adverse Health Effects of Smoke from Riverton City Dump Fire

The Ministry of Health wishes to advise members of the public to take the following precautions, following the recent fire at the Riverton City Dump. Persons are asked to avoid exposure to the smoke by doing the following: • Minimize all outdoor activities and persons living in and around the vicinity of the Riverton City Dump should close windows and...

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw (right), receives a painting of the ADM-Jamaica Flour Mills plant from Regional Trade, Marketing and Distribution Manager, Donna-Kaye Sharpe. Occasion was the opening ceremony for the company

8 years ago Health & Wellness

Schools Urged to Prepare Now for Sugary Drinks Restriction

School administrators and tuck shops are being urged to start putting measures in place in preparation for the restriction on sugary drinks that will take effect in January 2019. Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw, made the call as he addressed the opening of the Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM)-Jamaica Flour (JF) Mills 2018 Baking Seminar...

Director of Safety and Security for Schools, Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Assistant Superintendent of Police, Coleridge Minto (left), converses with Senior Parish Court Judge, Kingston and St. Andrew Family Court, Her Hon. Mrs. Paula Blake-Powell, during a graduation ceremony for participants in the Children’s Drug Treatment Programme, at the Simón Bolívar Cultural Centre, downtown Kingston, on July 20.

8 years ago Health & Wellness

Children Receive Certificates after Completing Drug Treatment Programme

Four participants enrolled in the Kingston and St. Andrew Family Court Children’s Drug Treatment Programme, were today (July 20) awarded certificates for successfully completing the course. The ceremony was held at the Simón Bolívar Cultural Centre in downtown Kingston under the theme ‘Recovery is a Process, Not an Event’. The Children’s Drug Treatment Programme is a solution-focused collaborative project offered...

8 years ago Health & Wellness

Health Ministry Looking to Improve Data Sharing

Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says strategies will be identified to improve how information is shared across the public and private healthcare system. The objective, he said, is to strengthen the delivery of health services to Jamaicans. “It is quite clear to me that there needs to be some mainstreaming of information… because if you have incomplete,...

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Agriculture Minister Says Plant Health Fundamental to Food Security

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw, says that plant health is a fundamental pillar to achieving the region’s food security and economic growth. In this regard, he has called on regional Plant Health Directors to identify new strategies aimed at safeguarding the region’s agriculture and plant health. The Minister was speaking at the opening of the...

Retirement Landfill in St. James. (File)

8 years ago Health & Wellness

Residents of St. James Encouraged to Protect Themselves from Landfill Smoke

The St. James Public Health Services is urging members of the public to take the necessary precaution to protect themselves from the potential harmful effects of the smoke emanating from the Retirement Landfill in the parish. In an interview with JIS News, Regional Technical Director (RTD) for the Western Regional Health Authority, Dr. Diane Campbell-Stennett, said persons are being asked...

Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right), in discussion with Governor of Rotary International District 7020, Dr. Patrick Adizua (centre) and Immediate Past President of the Rotary Club of Kingston East and Port Royal, Dameon Brackett (left), at the Club’s Installation Banquet held on July 14 at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston.

8 years ago Health & Wellness

Minister Renews Call for Persons to Take Care of Their Health

Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, has renewed his call for personal responsibility in the fight against preventable illnesses. Delivering the keynote address at the Rotary Club of Kingston East and Port Royal Installation Banquet held on July 14 at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston, the Minister also called for partnerships to spread the message of...