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NHF to Roll out Prescription App

The National Heath Fund (NHF), in an effort to reduce waiting time and improve efficiency at Drug Serv Pharmacy locations, will shortly be rolling out a prescription submission application called the ‘NHF Quick Prescript’. Chief Executive Officer at the NHF, Everton...

Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, delivers the keynote address at the opening of the renovated Paediatric Ward at the St. Ann’s Bay Regional Hospital, St. Ann, on March 22.

Gov’t Grateful for Support to Health Sector – Dr. Tufton

Wife of the Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness (right), interacts with young Briana Spencer (left) and Hailie Wilson at the opening of the renovated Paediatric Ward at the St. Ann’s Bay Regional Hospital in St. Ann on March 22.

PM’s Wife Says Every Jamaican Deserves Good Healthcare

Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (centre), inside one of the two specialised cardiac ambulances donated to the Heart Institute of the Caribbean (HIC), by the Government of Japan. This was during a ceremony held on March 20 at the HIC’s offices on Balmoral Avenue, St. Andrew. Others pictured (from left) are Ambassador of Japan to Jamaica, His Excellency Hiromasa Yamazaki; and Chairman of the HIC, Dr. Earnest Madu.

Health Minister Welcomes Reduction in Fees at HIC

Health Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left), greets Senior Programme Officer with the International Development Research Centre in Canada, Dr. Zee Leung, during a workshop for the ‘Improving Household Nutrition Security and Public Health in CARICOM’ project at The Courtleigh Hotel & Suites, New Kingston, on March 21. Looking on is Director of the George Alleyne Chronic Disease Research Centre and Deputy Dean for Research and Graduate Programmes, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of the West Indies Cave Hill Campus, Barbados, Professor Alafia Samuels.

Health Minister Endorses CARICOM Wellness Initiative

Education, Youth and Information State Minister, Hon. Floyd Green (left); and Custos Rotulorum for St. Andrew, Hon. Patricia Dunwell (second left), share a moment with Founder of the Dental Hygienists Association of Jamaica, Stacianne Tennant (second right), and Chief Dental Officer, Ministry of Health, Dr. Irving McKenzie, during the DHAJ

8 years ago Governor GeneralHealth & Wellness

Dental Hygienists Association Launched

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, says dental hygienists can be justly proud of their contribution to Jamaica, as they continually use their passion for service delivery to advance oral health literacy among the population. He also congratulated them on the launch of the Dental Hygienists Association of Jamaica (DHAJ). “As a professional association, you can be...

Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left), shares a light moment with Marketing Manager, Beverages, Lasco Limited, Catherine Goodall (centre) and Chairman, Guardsman Group, Kenneth Benjamin. They were at the media launch of the Guardsman Games 2018 at the Serengeti Bistro at the Hope Zoo, Hope Gardens, on March 20.

8 years ago Health & Wellness

Dr. Tufton Endorses Guardsman Games

Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, has given his endorsement of the third staging of the Guardsman Games, which will be held on July 22 at Hope Zoo, Hope Gardens, St. Andrew. This gruelling six-kilometre, obstacle-course race takes participants through rugged terrain and challenges them to conquer over 25 obstacles, such as scaling walls, crossing balance beams and...

Jada Richards (centre) is surrounded by (from left) brother, Radj Richards, father, Radcliffe Richards, and mother, Judith Richards.

8 years ago Health & Wellness

Overcoming Down’s Syndrome

March 21 is observed annually as World Down’s Syndrome Day and is used to heighten awareness about the condition as well as highlight the positive contributions that can be made by persons living with it. The chromosomal abnormality affects one in every seven hundred (700) babies born each year. Statistics have shown that the risk of children being born with...

(NCDA1) Executive Director of the National Council on Drug Abuse (NCDA), Michael Tucker (left), has the attention of (from left) Research Analyst with the agency, Uki Atkinson; Consultant, Patrice Whitehorne-Smith; and Research Specialist with the Inter-American Drug Abuse Control Commission, Organization of American States, Pernell Clarke. Occasion was a recent forum held at The Jamaica Pegeasus hotel, in New Kingston to release the 2017 findings on drug and alcohol abuse in sections of the island, and to relaunch the Jamaica Drug Information Network (JADIN).

8 years ago Health & Wellness

NCDA Reaching Out To Substance Abusers

The National Council on Drug Abuse (NCDA) has been helping drug addicts to kick the habit and to focus on getting their lives on a positive path. One such person is Marlon Lopez, a recovering marijuana addict, who gave his testimony at a forum held recently at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston. “When you get into substance abuse,...

8 years ago EducationHealth & Wellness

Additional Support for School-Feeding Programme

Restaurants of Jamaica (ROJ) has provided $4.5 million to further boost the operations of the Government’s national school-feeding programme, which will supply an additional 1,500 meals for students. The funds will facilitate the provision of meals for the remainder of the academic year, which ends in June 2018. The money was officially handed over to Nutrition Products Limited (NPL) during...

8 years ago Health & Wellness

Jamaica Midlife Health Society to Host Sleep Symposium

Sleep deprivation can result in a number of harmful effects on individuals over prolonged periods of time. These can range from depression and attention deficit disorders to increased blood pressure and weight gain. To highlight the key factors that contribute to sleep apnea as well as the likely effects on the body and possible remedies, the Jamaica Midlife Health Society...

Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (centre), listens as Executive Chairman of the LASCO Group of Companies, Lascelles Chin (left), provides details about the company’s low-sugar food drinks, which were launched during a press conference at the company’s Central Village plant in St. Catherine on Wednesday (March 14). Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid (right), samples the drink.

8 years ago Health & Wellness

Health Minister Welcomes Lasco’s Low-Sugar Food Drinks

Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, has lauded LASCO for joining the national campaign to promote healthy eating and lifestyle by introducing low-sugar food drinks. He said the move demonstrates “visionary social responsibility and forward-thinking”. “It demonstrates a genuine concern for the health and wellness of the consumers that are being served. The public-health profile of our population...