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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.
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.

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...
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.
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.

Diabetics Warned to Reduce Risk of Eye Disease
Senior Medical Officer and Pulmonologist at the National Chest Hospital, Dr. Terry Baker (right), addresses JIS ‘Think Tank’. At left is Executive Director of the Jamaica Cancer Society, Yulit Gordon.
Senior Medical Officer and Pulmonologist at the National Chest Hospital, Dr. Terry Baker (right), addresses JIS ‘Think Tank’. At left is Executive Director of the Jamaica Cancer Society, Yulit Gordon.

Parents Implored to Monitor Children for Smoking
Consultant Cardiologist at the Heart Foundation of Jamaica, Dr. Marilyn Lawrence-Wright, addresses JIS ‘Think Tank’ on the connection between obesity and sleep apnea.
Consultant Cardiologist at the Heart Foundation of Jamaica, Dr. Marilyn Lawrence-Wright, addresses JIS ‘Think Tank’ on the connection between obesity and sleep apnea.

Persons Must Be Aware of Connection between Obesity and Sleep Apnea
Students of the College of Oral Health Sciences, University of Technology (UTech), reading the Dental Hippocratic Oath during the Sixth Annual White Coat ceremony on January 30, at the institution’s Old Hope Road campus, in Kingston. The ceremony saw 53 Medical Dentistry and Dental Hygiene students advancing from theoretical to clinical practice.
Students of the College of Oral Health Sciences, University of Technology (UTech), reading the Dental Hippocratic Oath during the Sixth Annual White Coat ceremony on January 30, at the institution’s Old Hope Road campus, in Kingston. The ceremony saw 53 Medical Dentistry and Dental Hygiene students advancing from theoretical to clinical practice.

College of Oral Health Sciences Lauded

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More Commendations for Zaila Mccalla

Outgoing Chief Justice, Hon. Zaila McCalla, has received commendations from the High Commissioner of Canada, Her Excellency Laurie Peters, for her contributions to the justice sector and her work in collaborating with the Canadian High Commission. In a farewell ceremony for Justice McCalla held on Friday (January 26) at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel, Ms. Peters recognised the outgoing Chief...
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Executive Director of the Jamaica Cancer Society, Yulit Gordon, addresses Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’, on January 30.
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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, and its Executive Director, Yulit Gordon, says unhealthy habits put youth at risk for chronic illnesses, including cancer. The Executive...
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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....
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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.
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Heart Foundation Concerned About Marketing Unhealthy Food to Children

The Heart Foundation of Jamaica (HFJ) is expressing concern about the marketing of unhealthy products to children in Jamaica as the country grapples with a high level of childhood obesity. Speaking at a JIS Think Tank on Wednesday (January 24) to mark Heart Month, Executive Director of the HFJ, Deborah Chen, explained that children are being targeted in advertising campaigns...
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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.
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National Vector Management Programme Being Strengthened

The Ministry of Health is implementing several measures this year aimed at strengthening the national vector management programme. This is to minimise the risk of a potential onset or recurrence of vector-borne diseases, such as dengue fever, malaria, chikungunya, Zika and the mayaro virus, by reducing the mosquito population, particularly the Aedes aegypti, which are the primary transmitters. Portfolio Minister,...
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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.
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Vulnerable Groups Encouraged to Get Flu Vaccine

The Ministry of Health is encouraging persons in vulnerable groups, such as the elderly, children and pregnant women, to get the influenza vaccine. Principal Medical Officer and National Epidemiologist in the Ministry, Dr. Karen Webster-Kerr, told JIS News that over 20,000 doses of the vaccine were purchased in adult and paediatric formulations in preparation for the flu season and, so...
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Executive Director of the Heart Foundation of Jamaica, Deborah Chen, addresses Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ on January 24.
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Health Minister Commended for Setting up Food Industry Task Force

The Heart Foundation of Jamaica is commending Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, for setting up the National Food Industry Task Force (NFITF) in 2017. Executive Director of the Foundation, Mrs. Deborah Chen, told a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ on January 24, that the organisation is pleased with the work of the NFITF, on which a...
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