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Executive Director of the Jamaica Cancer Society, Yulit Gordon, addresses Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’, on January 30.

Cancer Society Focuses on Adolescent Health in February

The Jamaica Cancer Society will be focusing on adolescent health in February, with specific attention on harmful habits such as alcohol use, substance abuse, unhealthy diets and smoking. February will be observed as Healthy Lifestyle Awareness Month by the Society,...

Executive Director of the Heart Foundation of Jamaica (HFJ), Deborah Chen, addresses a recent JIS Think Tank, where she raised concerned about the marketing of unhealthy food to children. She referred to a chart highlighting the sugar content in an eight-ounce sweetened beverage.

Heart Foundation Concerned About Marketing Unhealthy Food to Children

Health Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right), officially opens the Mosquito Control and Research Unit (MCRU) Insectary at the University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona Campus, recently. Assisting him are UWI Pro Vice-Chancellor and Mona Campus Principal, Professor Archibald McDonald (second left), and Chargé d’Affaires at the United States Embassy in Jamaica, Eric Khant (second right). At left is Chief Medical Officer in the Health Ministry, Dr. Winston De La Haye.

National Vector Management Programme Being Strengthened

Director of the Health Promotion and Protection Branch, Ministry of Health, Dr. Beverley Wright (right), addresses a recent JIS Think Tank. At left is Principal Medical Officer and National Epidemiologist, Dr. Karen Webster-Kerr.

Vulnerable Groups Encouraged to Get Flu Vaccine

Executive Director of the Heart Foundation of Jamaica, Deborah Chen, addresses Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ on January 24.

Health Minister Commended for Setting up Food Industry Task Force

8 years ago EnergyHealth & WellnessTechnology

No More Kerosene Lamps or Candles – PM Holness

Prime Minister Andrew Holness revealed that he has asked the Ministry of Science Technology and Energy to fast-track a planned program aimed at replacing open flame light sources in homes with solar lights in vulnerable rural and inner-city communities. The Prime Minister's revelation comes after a deadly fire in his constituency last night which claimed the lives of three toddlers....

Executive Director, Heart Foundation of Jamaica, Deborah Chen (right), converses with (from left) Consultant Cardiologist, Dr. Andrene Chung; Director, Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) and Injuries Prevention, Ministry of Health, Dr. Tamu Davidson; and Clinical Nutritionist, Caribbean Institute for Health Research, University of the West Indies, Dr. Suzanne Soares-Wynter, at the official launch of Heart Month, at the Spanish Court Hotel in New Kingston on January 23.

8 years ago Health & Wellness

Consumers Encouraged to Check Labels before Purchasing Food

Consumers are being encouraged to pay keen attention to the ingredients panel and the nutritional facts label when making food purchases, by Clinical Nutritionist, Caribbean Institute for Health Research, University of the West Indies, Dr. Suzanne Soares-Wynter. Speaking at the launch of Heart Month at the Spanish Court Hotel in New Kingston on January 23, Dr. Soares-Wynter said the nutritional...

Principal Medical Officer and National Epidemiologist, Ministry of Health, Dr. Karen Webster-Kerr, addresses Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ on January 23.

8 years ago Health & Wellness

Health Ministry Calls on Jamaicans to Get Rid of Mosquito Breeding Sites

The Ministry of Health (MOH) is encouraging Jamaicans to ensure that their surroundings are free of` mosquito breeding sites. Speaking at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ on January 23, Principal Medical Officer and National Epidemiologist, Ministry of Health, Dr. Karen Webster Kerr, indicated that the recent heavy rains have provided encouraging conditions for mosquito breeding. She noted that...

Chief Executive Officer of the Registrar General’s Department (RGD) and Deputy Keeper of the Records, Deirdre English Gosse. (FILE)

8 years ago Health & WellnessLabour

RGD Conducting E-Registration of Births at Eight Hospitals

The Registrar General’s Department (RGD) has commenced electronic registration (e-registration) of births at eight hospitals across the island. They are Spanish Town, St. Catherine; Mandeville, Manchester; St. Ann’s Bay, St. Ann; Cornwall Regional, St. James; Victoria Jubilee, Kingston; Princess Margaret, St. Thomas; Annotto Bay, Portland; and May Pen, Clarendon.. Speaking with JIS News, Chief Executive Officer at the RGD, Deirdre...

Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton. (FILE)

8 years ago Health & Wellness

Health Ministry to Start Administering Second HPV Dose April

The Ministry of Health will begin dispensing the second dose of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine to grade-seven girls by April. In October 2017, the Ministry began administering the vaccine and, to date, 5,009 girls or 22 per cent of the target population of 22,500 have been inoculated. “Remember there were two doses,” said Portfolio Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher...

President and Chief Executive Officer of the Port Authority of Jamaica, Professor Gordon Shirley, addresses stakeholders and business interests at the Falmouth cruise ship pier, Falmouth, on January 19.

8 years ago Health & WellnessTransport

Port Authority of Jamaica to Assist With Upgrade of Falmouth Hospital

President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Port Authority of Jamaica, Professor Gordon Shirley, says the agency will be working closely with the Ministry of Health to upgrade the Falmouth Hospital in Trelawny. Professor Shirley, who was speaking to business persons and local stakeholders at the Falmouth cruise-ship pier on January 19, said the goal is to “have a...

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Justice, Carol Palmer (left), addresses the recent launch of a standard operating procedures (SOP) manual on human trafficking for healthcare workers. She is joined by Director, Organised Crime and Defence Unit in the Ministry of National Security, Captain Steve Bachelor.

8 years ago Health & WellnessJustice

Health Workers Can Help Fight Human Trafficking

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Justice, Carol Palmer, is urging healthcare professionals to be vigilant when administering care, as they are well-positioned to identify and assist victims of human trafficking. She said it is incumbent on them, as front-line responders, to learn about the risk factors and clinical manifestations of human trafficking. “It is important for you to treat...