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Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right), in discussion with Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) Country Representative, Jamaica, Dr. Noreen Jack, during the Subregional Legal Training on Non-Communicable Diseases at the Mona Visitors
Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right), in discussion with Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) Country Representative, Jamaica, Dr. Noreen Jack, during the Subregional Legal Training on Non-Communicable Diseases at the Mona Visitors' Lodge, University of the West Indies, Mona, on October 24.

Fight against NCDs Will Continue – Health Minister

Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says the Government will continue to pursue stringent regulations and policies aimed at reducing lifestyle illnesses associated with non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Speaking at the opening session for the Subregional Legal Training on...
Chair of the Organising Committee of the One Health/One Global Environment Academic Conference and Faculty Forum and lecturer at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Department of Community Health and Psychiatry, Dr. Henroy Scarlett (sixth left), with members of the event’s organising team following the opening ceremony on Monday, October 23 in Montego Bay.
Chair of the Organising Committee of the One Health/One Global Environment Academic Conference and Faculty Forum and lecturer at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Department of Community Health and Psychiatry, Dr. Henroy Scarlett (sixth left), with members of the event’s organising team following the opening ceremony on Monday, October 23 in Montego Bay.

Health Practitioners Attend Global Conference in Mobay
Poison Information Coordinator at the Caribbean Poison Information Network (CARPIN), Sherika Whitelocke-Ballingsingh, addresses a recent JIS Think Tank on the importance of monitoring and accountability in the use of lead in Jamaica.
Poison Information Coordinator at the Caribbean Poison Information Network (CARPIN), Sherika Whitelocke-Ballingsingh, addresses a recent JIS Think Tank on the importance of monitoring and accountability in the use of lead in Jamaica.

CARPIN Proposes Programme to Monitor Lead Poisoning
Psychological Services Coordinator with the Citizen Security and Justice Programme (CSJP) III, Dr. Melva Spence (left), addresses a group from the Catherine Hall Primary and Infant School during a capacity-building workshop at the Sea Garden Hotel in Montego Bay. The workshop is part of a programme aimed at helping teachers better address the concerns of children with behavioural challenges.
Psychological Services Coordinator with the Citizen Security and Justice Programme (CSJP) III, Dr. Melva Spence (left), addresses a group from the Catherine Hall Primary and Infant School during a capacity-building workshop at the Sea Garden Hotel in Montego Bay. The workshop is part of a programme aimed at helping teachers better address the concerns of children with behavioural challenges.

Collaborative Approach to Deal with Mental Challenges
Her Excellency, the Most Hon. Lady Allen (right), cuts the ribbon to open the newly equipped state-of-the-art Bustamante Hospital for Children’s Learning and Activity room on October 17. Others (from left) are President of Friends of Jamaica Seattle, Kirk Russell and his wife, Lisa Russell; and National Coordinator for the Governor-General’s Programme for Excellence, Major (Ret’d.) Effiom Whyte.
Her Excellency, the Most Hon. Lady Allen (right), cuts the ribbon to open the newly equipped state-of-the-art Bustamante Hospital for Children’s Learning and Activity room on October 17. Others (from left) are President of Friends of Jamaica Seattle, Kirk Russell and his wife, Lisa Russell; and National Coordinator for the Governor-General’s Programme for Excellence, Major (Ret’d.) Effiom Whyte.

Learning Room at Children’s Hospital Outfitted with State-Of-The-Art Computers

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Poison Information Coordinator at the Caribbean Poison Information Network, Sherika Whitelocke-Ballingsingh, speaking during a Jamaica Information Service Think Tank at the agency’s head office in Kingston on Wednesday, October 18.
Health & Wellness

Jamaicans Urged to Avoid Imports Containing Lead

The Caribbean Poison Information Network (CARPIN) is warning that persons may unwittingly be bringing products containing lead into the country. Speaking at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank at the agency’s head office in Kingston on Wednesday, October 18, CARPIN’s Poison Information Coordinator, Sherika Whitelocke-Ballingsingh, said while Jamaica does not have a major concern with one of the most...
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Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (left), addresses the International Monetary Fund (IMF)/World Bank forum on the ‘Tourism Industry and Pandemics’, at the World Bank headquarters in Washington, D.C., on October 13. Others (from second left) are: Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Audley Shaw and Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams.
Health & WellnessTourism

Tourism Minister Says Countries Can No Longer Ignore Threat of Pandemics

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says countries can no longer ignore the imminent threat of pandemics, as world tourism could face a myriad of global challenges in the event of such occurrences. Addressing an International Monetary Fund (IMF)/World Bank forum on the ‘Tourism Industry and Pandemics’, at the World Bank headquarters in Washington, D.C., on October 13, Mr. Bartlett...
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Health Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left); and Chinese Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency, Niu Qingbao, shake hands after signing the Economic and Technical Cooperation agreement towards the implementation of the Western Children’s Hospital project. The signing ceremony was held on October 12 at the Embassy of China in St. Andrew.
DevelopmentHealth & WellnessVision 2030

Western Children’s Hospital a Step Closer

The Government is a step closer towards commencing construction of the Western Children’s Hospital in Montego Bay, St. James. On Thursday (October 12), Health Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, and Chinese Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Niu Qingbao, signed an Economic and Technical Cooperation agreement for the provision of more than CNY300 million (J$5.8 billion) in funding for the...
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Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (fourth left), affixes his signature to a contract valued at $54.7 million to correct leaking problems at the May Pen Hospital, in Clarendon, at the facility today (October 12). Others (from left) are Regional Director at the Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA), Michael Bent (standing); Managing Director of Buildrite Construction, Owen Campbell; Member of Parliament for Central Clarendon, Hon. Mike Henry, and Chief Executive Officer of the National Health Fund (NHF), Everton Anderson.
Health & WellnessPrime Minister

Government to Assess Capacity Needs of Five Hospitals

The Government, through a private entity, will be assessing the capacity needs of five public hospitals across the island, to provide resources for the expansion of services. Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, who made the disclosure today (October 12) in May Pen, Clarendon, said among the things that will be looked at are the technical specifications of...
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Executive Director of the Heart Foundation of Jamaica, Deborah Chen, addresses JIS ‘Think Tank’.
Health & Wellness

Heart Foundation Urges Jamaicans to Check Weight Regularly

The Heart Foundation of Jamaica (HFJ) is urging Jamaicans to check their weight on a regular basis to determine whether they are overweight or obese. In an interview with JIS News, HFJ Executive Director, Deborah Chen, said that many persons who are told they are overweight are surprised, because many people gain weight incrementally without realising. “If you are 10...
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Projects Manager with the Environmental Health Foundation (EHF), Faradaine Forbes-Edwards, addresses residents of upper Clarendon, at the Peckham Community Centre, in the parish.
AgricultureEnvironmentHealth & Wellness

Upper Clarendon to Benefit from Climate Change Adaptation Programme

Several communities in upper Clarendon will benefit from a US$783,000 Climate Change Adaptation programme, courtesy of the Environmental Health Foundation (EHF). Project Manager with the EHF, Faradaine Forbes-Edwards, told JIS News that the initiative is to increase production and improve the livelihood of farmers in the communities that are prone to disasters. Representatives of the organisation have commenced registering farmers...
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Health Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right), participates in an exercise session at the Mandeville Greens in Manchester on Thursday (October 5) as part of the Jamaica Moves campaign. The event was organised by the Southern Regional Health Authority in collaboration with the Ministry. Media personality, Khadine “Miss Kitty” Hylton (left), led the enthusiastic audience of adults and children through lively exercise routines.
Health & Wellness

Residents of Manchester Take Part in Jamaica Moves Campaign

Hundreds of Manchester residents converged on the Mandeville Greens on October 5 to take part in the Jamaica Moves campaign. Health Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, led the enthusiastic group of adults and children of all ages through lively exercise routines. Dr. Tufton told JIS News that he has found the experience of hitting the road with Jamaica Moves...
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