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Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (at podium), addresses a drug forum organised by the National Council on Drug Abuse (NCDA), today (February 13), at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston. Listening keenly (from left) are Executive Director of the NCDA, Michael Tucker; Organization of American States (OAS) Representative in Jamaica, Jeanelle van Glaanenweygel, and Research Specialist with the Inter-American Drug Control Commission, Pernell Clarke.

Public Education Campaign on the Harmful Effects of Alcohol Use

The Ministry of Health will be embarking on a public education campaign to inform persons about the harmful effects of alcohol use, as part of a national policy to reduce health challenges. Portfolio Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says...

Health Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses the opening of Partners Interventional Centre of Jamaica on February 8 at Medical Associates Hospital, in St. Andrew. Located on the second floor of the hospital at 18 Tangerine Place, the centre is a privately owned and operated medical unit dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular diseases.

Government Engages Team from PAHO/Who for National Health Insurance Scheme

Gov’t Exploring Public-Private Partnerships for Delivery of Healthcare – Dr.Tufton

Senior Medical Officer at the Linstead Hospital in St. Catherine, Dr. Clive Thomas (left), displays a symbolic cheque in the sum of $600,000 that was presented by Chief Executive Officer of Trade Winds Citrus Limited, Peter McConnell Jr. (2nd left), during a ceremony at the institution on February 6. The funds were raised at the company’s last Tru-Juice “Run for Your Cause” 5K road race. Others participating include: the institution’s Chief Executive Officer, Camille Wallen-Panton (centre); Acting Director of Nursing Services, Vivette Lawrence (2nd right), and Acting Deputy Director of Nursing Services, Claudine Douglas.

Trade Winds Limited Donates $600,000 To Linstead Hospital

Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (third right), greets patients in the Accident and Emergency (A&E) Department at the Linstead Hospital in St. Catherine. The facility was officially reopened on Tuesday (February 6) following extensive renovation at a cost of $144.98 million. At second right is Chief Executive Officer of the National Health Fund (NHF), Everton Anderson.

Linstead Hospital A&E Reopened After $144-Million Renovation

8 years ago Budget 2018/2019Health & Wellness

Programme to Reduce HIV Risk Among Key Populations gets $758 Million

The Ministry of Health’s programme to reduce new HIV infections among key populations has been boosted through a $758 million allocation for 2018/19. The provision has been made in the Estimates of Expenditure, which is now before the House of Representatives. The allocation, under the ‘Support to the National HIV/AIDS Response in Jamaica’ project, will enable the Ministry to develop...

8 years ago Budget 2018/2019Health & Wellness

PROMAC Gets $759 Million

The Government will continue to upgrade health facilities to reduce neonatal deaths with a $759-million allocation in the 2018/2019 Budget, now before the House of Representatives. Under the Programme for Reduction of Maternal and Child Mortality (PROMAC), designs will be completed for 11 High Dependency Units (HDUs) at six hospitals, as well as procurement of equipment for the HDUs. Details...

8 years ago Budget 2018/2019Governor GeneralHealth & Wellness

Work On Cornwall Regional Hospital to Be Completed in 2018/19 Fiscal Year

Phase II of the Cornwall Regional Hospital Rehabilitation project, which includes significant work on the ventilation system, is expected to be completed in the 2018/19 fiscal year. This was disclosed by Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, while delivering the 2018/19 Throne Speech in Parliament on February 15. Citing other programmes that will be undertaken by the...

8 years ago Health & Wellness

Regional Centre for Research Excellence Launched at UWI

Medical professionals and other health research personnel came together at the University of the West Indies (UWI) on Thursday (February 8) for the launch of the Regional Centre for Research Excellence. The Centre is a collaborative effort of the Caribbean Institute for Health Research (CAIHR); the Department of Community Health and Psychiatry at the UWI; and Fox Chase Cancer Centre,...

Jamaica’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom (UK), His Excellency Seth George Ramocan, (6th left), presents Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (centre), with a cheque for $5 million for the Ministry of Health’s Adopt-A-Clinic initiative. They were at special event hosted at the Jamaican High Commission in London recently. Observing is Attorney General, Marlene Malahoo Forte (9th right), and other stakeholders.

8 years ago Health & Wellness

$5 Million Raised By UK Diaspora for the Adopt-A-Clinic Initiative

Approximately $5 million has been raised by the Diaspora in the United Kingdom (UK) for the Ministry of Health’s Adopt-A-Clinic initiative. The funds were handed over to Portfolio Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, at a special event hosted at the Jamaican High Commission in London recently. The Adopt-A-Clinic Project, is one of the Jamaica 55 UK legacy projects, undertaken...

Minister of Health , Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right), joins in an exercise session at the launch of the ‘National Baking Company Moves’ held last year at the company’s Half-Way Tree Road address in Kingston.

8 years ago Health & Wellness

Resolve to Get Moving in 2018

The Ministry of Health is encouraging individuals to get moving in 2018, as it continues to push its Jamaica Moves initiative in an attempt to encourage Jamaicans to lead a healthy lifestyle. Many persons have been delaying getting active, citing the lack of time to commit to an exercise programme, but determination and discipline can go a far way in...

Consultant Ophthalmologist and Senior Lecturer at the University of the West Indies and President of the Ophthalmological Society of Jamaica (OSJ), Dr. Lizette Mowatt, shares research findings on the burden of Diabetic Retinopathy in Jamaica at a recent JIS Think Tank.

8 years ago Health & Wellness

Diabetics Warned to Reduce Risk of Eye Disease

Persons who have diabetes are being warned to control their blood sugar to reduce the risk of getting diabetic retinopathy (DR). DR is an eye condition that affects blood vessels in the retina, which is the structure that lines the back of the eye. It is the most common cause of vision loss among people with diabetes and the leading...