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A very happy first-time mother Serenia with her son, Omani, after he successfully underwent urgent heart surgery at the Harley Street Clinic in London.
A very happy first-time mother Serenia with her son, Omani, after he successfully underwent urgent heart surgery at the Harley Street Clinic in London.

Bright Christmas for Mother and Baby

Christmas will be much brighter for Jamaican mother Serenia and her baby, Omani. With the help of United Kingdom-based charity Chain of Hope, the first-time mother from Norwood in Montego Bay is now looking forward to a brighter future with...
Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left), converses with National Epidemiologist, Dr. Karen Webster-Kerr, during a town hall meeting to discuss concerns surrounding development on the cholera cemetery at the Mayfair Hotel in St. Andrew on December 21.
Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left), converses with National Epidemiologist, Dr. Karen Webster-Kerr, during a town hall meeting to discuss concerns surrounding development on the cholera cemetery at the Mayfair Hotel in St. Andrew on December 21.

Government Considers Memorial Site for Cholera Victims
Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left), converses with National Epidemiologist, Dr. Karen Webster Kerr, at a town hall meeting to discuss concerns surrounding development on the old cholera cemetery in St. Andrew, at the Mayfair Hotel in St. Andrew, on December 21.
Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left), converses with National Epidemiologist, Dr. Karen Webster Kerr, at a town hall meeting to discuss concerns surrounding development on the old cholera cemetery in St. Andrew, at the Mayfair Hotel in St. Andrew, on December 21.

No Cause for Concern at Old Cholera Cemetery – CMO
Minister of Health and Member of Parliament for West Central St. Catherine, Dr. the Hon Christopher Tufton (left), takes part in the breaking of ground for the $49-million expansion of the Brown’s Hall Primary School in the parish on December 20. The $49-million project is being undertaken by the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF). Principal of the school, Barrington Mighton (centre); and Managing Director of JSIF, Omar Sweeney, also participate in the ground breaking.
Minister of Health and Member of Parliament for West Central St. Catherine, Dr. the Hon Christopher Tufton (left), takes part in the breaking of ground for the $49-million expansion of the Brown’s Hall Primary School in the parish on December 20. The $49-million project is being undertaken by the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF). Principal of the school, Barrington Mighton (centre); and Managing Director of JSIF, Omar Sweeney, also participate in the ground breaking.

Ground Broken for $49 Million Expansion of Brown’s Hall Primary School
Health Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (2nd right), shares a light moment with Clarendon resident, Henry Osborne (2nd left), following Monday’s (December 19) launch of the Ministry’s Public Sector Pharmacy Partner Programme at Health First Pharmacy in May Pen. The initiative is being implemented as a pilot in the parish over the next three months. Others (from left) are residents – Lillian Davis and Janett Davis. In the background is May Pen Mayor, Councillor Winston Maragh.
Health Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (2nd right), shares a light moment with Clarendon resident, Henry Osborne (2nd left), following Monday’s (December 19) launch of the Ministry’s Public Sector Pharmacy Partner Programme at Health First Pharmacy in May Pen. The initiative is being implemented as a pilot in the parish over the next three months. Others (from left) are residents – Lillian Davis and Janett Davis. In the background is May Pen Mayor, Councillor Winston Maragh.

Clarendon Residents Welcome Programme to Speed Up Dispensing of Drugs

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Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right), in conversation with Chief Medical Officer in the Ministry of Health, Dr. Winston De La Haye, at the launch of an initiative to extend the hours of surgery at the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI), held on the compound of the hospital, yesterday (December 21).
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UHWI Extends Surgery Hours

The University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI) has extended its surgery hours from 4:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., to reduce the waiting time at the health facility. This forms part of the Ministry of Health’s overall plan to improve efficiency of healthcare delivery and reduce the waiting time for patients. The surgical interventions that are proposed for this extended...
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Health Ministry Plans to Engage Private Pharmacists

The Ministry of Health plans to engage private-sector pharmacists to assist in delivering certain basic services provided at public healthcare institutions. Portfolio Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says legislation to this end is being reviewed to determine the extent of the pharmacists’ involvement, “because we believe that you should be doing more than you are doing right now”. The...
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Health Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (2nd right), shares a light moment with Clarendon resident, Henry Osborne (2nd left), following Monday’s (December 19) launch of the Ministry’s Public Sector Pharmacy Partner Programme at Health First Pharmacy in May Pen. The initiative is being implemented as a pilot in the parish over the next three months. Others (from left) are residents – Lillian Davis and Janett Davis. In the background is May Pen Mayor, Councillor Winston Maragh.
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Clarendon Residents Welcome Programme to Speed up Dispensing of Drugs

Residents of Clarendon are hailing the Ministry of Health’s implementation of the Public Sector Pharmacy Partner Programme in the parish. The initiative, which is being piloted over the next three months, aims to reduce the waiting time for medication at public hospitals and clinics. It is being spearheaded by the National Health Fund (NHF) and involves collaboration with select private-sector...
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Jamaicans Urged to Eat Healthy During Yuletide Season

With the Christmas and New Year’s festivities fast approaching, Jamaicans are being encouraged to eat healthy during the season. Persons, especially those living with non-communicable diseases such as hypertension and diabetes, are being urged to watch what they consume, in order to maintain a balanced meal. A balanced meal should include items from the six food groups in the Caribbean...
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Black River Hospital Reopens Renovated Paediatric Unit

The Paediatric Unit at the Black River Hospital in St. Elizabeth has been refurbished, with a lounge for mothers added, which will enable the facility to be certified as a baby-friendly institution. The project was carried out through a donation of $4 million from the Sagicor Foundation and included adding more beds and chairs, a refrigerator, and painting of the...
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Executive Director of the Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD), Christine Hendricks.
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Discrimination Hinders Development of Persons with Disabilities – JCPD

Executive Director of the Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD), Christine Hendricks, is calling for an end to all forms of discrimination against persons with disabilities (PWD), noting that this is the greatest barrier to their development and full participation in society. “The attitude of people, who say you do not belong, poses the greatest hindrance to the development...
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