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Medical Entomologist in the Ministry of Health, Sherine Huntley-Jones (standing left), engages stakeholders at a consultation on the development of a message guide for Zika Communication at the Ministry in Kingston on Thursday (June 9).
Medical Entomologist in the Ministry of Health, Sherine Huntley-Jones (standing left), engages stakeholders at a consultation on the development of a message guide for Zika Communication at the Ministry in Kingston on Thursday (June 9).

Ministry Of Health Developing Zika Communication Guide

The Ministry of Health is partnering with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in the development of a message guide for Zika communication. Medical Entomologist in the Ministry, Sherine Huntley-Jones, told JIS News that the objective is to...
Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, addresses a post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House. (FILE)
Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, addresses a post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House. (FILE)

$1.3 Billion Approved for Repairs at Cornwall Regional Hospital
Minister of Justice, the Hon. Delroy Chuck.
Minister of Justice, the Hon. Delroy Chuck.

Caribbean Parliamentarians Urged to Scale Up Action Against HIV and AIDS
Executive Director of the Heart Foundation of Jamaica and Jamaica Coalition on Tobacco Control Board Member, Deborah Chen (left) addressing a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank on the effects of tobacco addiction on low-income households. The forum was held at the JIS Head Office in Kingston on Wednesday, May 31, which was observed as World No Tobacco Day. Also pictured is Director, Non-Communicable Diseases and Injuries Prevention, Ministry of Health, Dr. Tamu Davidson-Sadler.
Executive Director of the Heart Foundation of Jamaica and Jamaica Coalition on Tobacco Control Board Member, Deborah Chen (left) addressing a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank on the effects of tobacco addiction on low-income households. The forum was held at the JIS Head Office in Kingston on Wednesday, May 31, which was observed as World No Tobacco Day. Also pictured is Director, Non-Communicable Diseases and Injuries Prevention, Ministry of Health, Dr. Tamu Davidson-Sadler.

Coalition for Tobacco Control Concerned About Smokers in Low-Income Category
Health Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left), conversing with University of the West Indies (UWI) Pro-Vice Chancellor and Principal of the Mona Campus in St. Andrew, Professor Archibald McDonald, during the launch of the Mosquito Control and Research Unit at the UWI.
Health Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left), conversing with University of the West Indies (UWI) Pro-Vice Chancellor and Principal of the Mona Campus in St. Andrew, Professor Archibald McDonald, during the launch of the Mosquito Control and Research Unit at the UWI.

Stakeholders Welcome Partnership on Vector Management Programme

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Health Ministry On Mission To Reduce Obesity

The Ministry of Health is leading a multisectoral approach to reduce the number of persons suffering from obesity. Under the National Strategic and Action Plan for the Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) in Jamaica 2013 to 2018, the Ministry and its partners are implementing innovative measures to address this condition. Known as a ‘silent killer’, obesity is a...
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A section of the Douglas Castle community in St. Ann that was affected by the heavy rains.
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MOH Issues Alert After Heavy Rains

PRESS RELEASE- The Ministry of Health is reminding the public of the dangers of swimming or wading in water which has resulted from flooding or eating foods that might have been contaminated with animal urine. The Ministry is advising parents and caregivers especially, to ensure that children do not play in these waters or eat such foods that may be...
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Parents Urged to Monitor Children for Symptoms of Gastroenteritis

PRESS RELEASE - The Ministry of Health is reminding the public, especially parents of small children, to pay particular attention to their children for signs of Gastroenteritis following the persistent rainfall over the island. The symptoms of this illness include one or more of the following: diarrhea, vomiting, nausea and stomach upset. The affected person may also have headache, fever,...
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Gov’t Will Continue To Invest In Nurses

The Government will continue to invest in the professional development of nurses, says Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health, Sancia Bennett Templer. Addressing an International Nurses Day ceremony at The Knutsford Court Hotel, in New Kingston, today (May 12), the Permanent Secretary told the nurses that their role in maintaining a healthy society is widely acknowledged by the Ministry....
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Chief Medical Officer at the Ministry of Health, Dr. Winston De La Haye (left), addresses a post-Sectoral Debate presentation press briefing by Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (centre), at Jamaica House, today (May 11). At right is Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Sancia Templer.
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Indigent Persons to be Housed at Infirmaries

The Government has partnered with Food For The Poor to provide accommodation for indigent persons at infirmaries. Among them are persons deemed mentally challenged and who have recovered consequent on receiving medical care, but have either been abandoned by their families or have no known relatives. This was disclosed by Chief Medical Officer (CMO) at the Ministry of Health, Dr....
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Professor of Child Health, Child Development and Behaviuor at the University of the West Indies (UWI), and Patron of the Autism Support Association Professor Maureen Samms-Vaughan (right) listens as Attorney-at-Law and parent of a child with autism, Ricardo Sandcroft, relates his experiences with his autistic child. They were speaking at a recent JIS Think Tank at the agency’s head office.
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Autism Support Association Calls for Greater Integration

Despite growing awareness among Jamaicans of children with autism, there still needs to be more acceptance of the disorder. Professor of Child Health, Child Development and Behaviour at the University of the West Indies (UWI), and Patron of the Jamaica Autism Support Association, Professor Maureen Samms-Vaughan, tells JIS News that many persons with autism spectrum disorder who go undiagnosed are...
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Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left), and Chief Executive Officer, Suvarna Technosoft, Suresh Tarigopula, look at something of interest on a mobile device during the official launch of the Medical Practice Management System (PAS-MD) at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in St. Andrew on May 9.
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Use of Modern Technology Will Boost Healthcare Delivery – Dr. Tufton

Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says the use of modern technology in the country’s health institutions augurs well for the continued development of the sector. Speaking at the official launch of the Medical Practice Management System (PAS-MD) at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on May 9, Dr. Tufton said improved technology, once used appropriately, will...
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