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Health Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left), is warmly greeted by Chairman of the Victoria Mutual Group, Michael McMorris (right), at the launch of the Victoria Mutual Foundation (VMF) at The Knutsford Court Hotel in New Kingston on May 8. At centre is Chairman of the VMF, Courtney Campbell.

Health Minister Welcomes Support from VM Foundation

Health Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, is hailing the Victoria Mutual Foundation (VMF) for partnering with the Ministry in improving the nation’s public health system. He noted that the collaboration has, so far, resulted in the VMF adopting the...

Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (third right), is assisted by Nurse Sayli Fernandez (second right) in cutting the ribbon to officially open the newly expanded Portsea Health Centre in St. Elizabeth on May 3. Looking on (from left) are Regional Director, Southern Regional Health Authority, Michael Bent; Parish Manager, St. Elizabeth Health Services, Sean Brissett; Councillor for the Malvern Division, Donald Simpson; Member of Parliament, South East St. Elizabeth, Franklyn Witter and Nurse Norma Stewart Whittaker.

Get Back to the Basics of Health – Dr. Tufton

Regional Health and Education Promotion Officer at the Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA), Marceleen Wheatle, addresses a recent JIS Think Tank.

NCDS Leading Cause of Death in Jamaica

Executive Director, Jamaica Cancer Society (JCS), Yulit Gordon (right), enjoys a light moment with actress, singer and activist, Sheryl Lee Ralph (second left), at the launch of JCS's 16th annual Relay For Life on Wednesday (May 2), at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel, St. Andrew. From left: Chairman JCS, Earl Jarrett; Chair, Relay For Life, Alfred McPherson; and Directors of the Overcome Foundation, London, Dr. Tony and Mrs. Adell Sewell, also share the moment.

Relay for Life is June 2- 3

Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left) participates in a 5K run at Hope Gardens, Old Hope Road, on April 29. The race, staged by Running Events Limited, aimed to raise funds to assist charity partner, the Jamaica Society for the Blind. This includes donation of a minimum of 25 computers and specialised software for the entity's computer laboratory.

PHOTOS: Health Minister Participates in 5-K Run

8 years ago Health & Wellness

NCDs Affect People of All Ages

Medical Officer of Health for St. James, Dr. Marcia Johnson-Campbell, says it is a misconception to think that only elderly persons are susceptible to non-communicable diseases (NCDs), noting that the “facts do suggest otherwise”. Addressing a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank at the agency’s Montego Bay Regional Office on Monday (May 7), Dr. Johnson-Campbell noted that persons of all...

8 years ago Health & Wellness

Get Physical on World Move for Health Day

The Ministry of Health is encouraging Jamaicans to get physical on World Move for Health Day on May 10. Community groups, schools, churches and corporate bodies are being urged to organise activities in communities across the island. The Ministry, as part of it Jamaica Moves Campaign, will host a major event at Sam Sharpe Square in St. James. “A number...

8 years ago Health & Wellness

Jamaicans Urged to Take Personal Responsibility for Health and Wellness

Health Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says discussions surrounding the challenges impacting personal health and wellness must focus on the root cause, with a view to decisively addressing these factors. “It (must be) about how we take responsibility for ourselves, our brothers, sisters, communities and our families,” he emphasized. The Minister was speaking at last Thursday’s (May 3) presentation...

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

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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 says it is against this background that the World Health Organization (WHO) recommends that member states give this matter “full...

8 years ago 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...

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.

8 years ago Health & Wellness

Healthy Caribbean Coalition Launches Online Petition in Jamaica

The Healthy Caribbean Coalition (HCC) launched its ‘Too Much Junk’ online petition in Jamaica on Monday (April 23), in the hope of reducing obesity in children across the country. The petition is part of a regional campaign aimed at promoting healthy lifestyles among children. The launch took place at The Knutsford Court Hotel, New Kingston, during the HCC Caribbean Non-communicable...

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.

8 years ago Health & Wellness

National Health Fund Launches ‘Quick Prescript’ Mobile Application

The National Health Fund (NHF) has launched a mobile application (app), ‘Quick Prescript’, which will facilitate the speedy filling of prescriptions issued to persons at public medical facilities by NHF-operated Drug Serv pharmacies. The app, which was unveiled at the Spanish Court Hotel, New Kingston, on Tuesday (April 24), is free of cost and enables persons to take, upload and...