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Health, Education Benefits for Spouses and Dependents of CARICOM Nationals

Spouses and dependents of Caribbean Community (CARICOM) nationals, who relocate to other Member States, will now be entitled to access benefits such as health and education services, which were not previously afforded to them. This applies to individuals and their...

Health Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left), converses with Running Events Jamaica Director, Alfred ‘Franno’ Francis, during the recent launch of the inaugural Jamaica Moves/Welcome to Kingston 5K Road Race, at Liberty Hall, downtown Kingston.

Health Minister Says Upcoming Road Race Fitting Tribute to Kingston

(FILE) Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson, emphasies a point during her contribution to the 2018/19 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on June 26.

$8.4 Billion for PATH This Fiscal Year

Ministry of Health Partners with Running Events for Road Race

Health Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (second left), shares a photo opportunity with participants of the Jamaica-China Bilateral Cooperation Nurses Training Programme, at its launch at the Kingston Public Hospital (KPH) on June 22. Others sharing in the photo opportunity are: Janeale Gilling, Saneika Williams and Acting Critical Care Programme Coordinator, Nadine McFarlane-Stewart.

Registered Nurse Says Training in China Should Deepen Her Knowledge

Training Coordinator at the Heart Foundation, Alonzo Mothersill, speaks at a recently held Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank.

8 years ago Health & Wellness

Heart Foundation Wants to Train More Persons in CPR

The Heart Foundation of Jamaica (HFJ) is seeking to increase the number of persons receiving training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Speaking at a recently held JIS ‘Think Tank’, Training Coordinator at the Heart Foundation, Alonzo Mothersill, noted that 3,280 persons participated in CPR training in 2017, an increase of 307 over the previous year. He said the Foundation is currently...

Research Analyst at the National Council on Drug Abuse (NCDA), Uki Atkinson (right); and Director of Client Services, Colette Kirlew, look through a document.

8 years ago Health & Wellness

NCDA Intensifies Efforts to Reach Young People

The National Council on Drug Abuse (NCDA) is intensifying efforts to reduce substance abuse among young people, particularly children. Research Analyst at the NCDA, Uki Atkinson, told JIS News that while the overall trend in relation to drug use in Jamaica is showing a slight decrease over the last few years, “we are still concerned about the early introduction of...

Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses the renaming ceremony of Bog Walk High School to the Enid Bennett High School, in Bog Walk, St. Catherine, on Tuesday (June 19).

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Health Minister Says Enid Bennett Worthy of Renamed School

The renaming of Bog Walk High School to the Enid Bennett High School has been endorsed by Minister of Health and Member of Parliament for West Central St. Catherine, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton. At the renaming ceremony for the school on Tuesday (June 19), Dr. Tufton said the late Enid Bennett, who was a former Member of Parliament for...

Director at the Heart Foundation and Consultant Emergency Physician, Dr. Hugh Wong, emphasizes a point during at a recent JIS ‘Think Tank’.

8 years ago Health & Wellness

School Administrators Encouraged to Screen Athletes

As Jamaica observes Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Awareness Week (June 17-23), Consultant, Emergency Health and Director at the Heart Foundation of Jamaica (HFJ), Dr. Hugh Wong, is reminding school administrators to ensure that active students, such as athletes, are screened to ascertain risk for sudden cardiac arrest. Speaking at a recently held JIS ‘Think Tank’, Dr. Wong highlighted the importance of...

8 years ago Health & Wellness

RGD Stages Free Birth Registration Fairs

The Registrar General’s Department (RGD) will be hosting a series of registration fairs across the island over the next 18 months to facilitate persons who are without a birth certificate or those who may need to complete the process. The first in the series of fairs will be held on Wednesday (June 20) from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at...

Director at the Heart Foundation and Consultant Emergency Physician, Dr. Hugh Wong, speaks at a recent JIS ‘Think Tank’.

8 years ago Health & Wellness

Jamaicans Encouraged to Assist During Cardiac Arrest

Director at the Heart Foundation and Consultant Emergency Physician, Dr. Hugh Wong, has appealed to Jamaicans to do something to help if someone is having a cardiac arrest. “Don’t just stand by and look, do something to assist,” he urged, as he addressed a Jamaica Information Service ‘Think Tank’, recently. “Oxygen-starved brain cells begin to die and the individual can...

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Coordinator at the Heart Foundation of Jamaica (HFJ), Alonzo Mothersill, emphasises a point during a JIS Think Tank on June 13.

8 years ago Health & Wellness

June 17-23 is CPR Week

The Heart Foundation of Jamaica (HFJ) will be observing Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Awareness week from June 17 to 23 under the theme ‘Every Second Counts: CPR Saves Lives!. Activities get under way with a live CPR demonstration at the ‘Everyone’s a Winner’ Father’s Day race at Hope Gardens, St. Andrew, on Sunday. CPR demonstrations will continue at Emancipation Park on...