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Executive Director of the Heart Foundation of Jamaica, Deborah Chen, speaks about activities for Heart Month in February, at a JIS Think Tank on Wednesday (January 25).

HEART Foundation to Screen for Sudden Cardiac Arrest Risks

The Heart Foundation of Jamaica (HFJ) will be conducting screenings for risk factors associated with Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) during Heart Month in February. HFJ’s Executive Director, Deborah Chen, said it is important for persons to know if they have...

Registered nurse and Jamaicans Abroad Helping Jamaicans At Home (JAHJAH) team member, Claudette Powell, listens to a young patient’s heart with a stethoscope at a health fair conducted by the United States-based charity at the Ulster Spring Health Centre in Trelawny on January 19. (FILE)

Jamaican-Born Doctors Giving Back to Homeland

The mobile blood collection unit that was handed over to the National Blood Transfusion Service (NBTS) by the United Kingdom (UK)-based Angel Foundation in January 2015.

Blood Bank Wants More Regular Donors

Medical Chief of Staff and Consultant Neurosurgeon at the University Hospital of the West Indies Dr. Carl Bruce addresses a recent meeting of the Rotary Club of St. Andrew North

University Hospital Provides Further Clarification on Cancellation of Surgeries

Chief Medical Officer, Ministry of Health, Dr. Winston De La Haye.

Health Ministry Undertaking Measures to Curtail Malaria

9 years ago Health & Wellness

CAC to Make Announcement on Compensation for Bad Gas Month End

The Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) is expected to make an announcement by the end of the month on the outcome of discussions for the compensation of motorists affected by contaminated gas. Chairman of the CAC, Kent Gammon told JIS News in a January 19 interview that dialogue continues with stakeholders in the petroleum industry to arrive at a resolution. “We...

Health Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right), emphasizes a point to Senior Medical Officer at the National Chest Hospital in St. Andrew, Dr. Terry Baker (4th left), during a tour of the institution on Friday, January 13. Others, from left, are: Finance and Public Service State Minister and Member of Parliament for Eastern St. Andrew, where the hospital is located, Hon. Fayval Williams; Chief Executive Officer, Vincent Riley; and Director of Nursing Services, Nicole Brown; Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon, Dr. Joseph Blidgen (2nd right); and other officials at the institution.

9 years ago Health & Wellness

Two-Week Timeline for Completion of Bustamante Hospital Repairs

Health Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says repairs to the Bustamante Hospital for Children Intensive Care Unit (ICU) in Kingston, which was damaged by fire, are expected to be completed within two weeks. “(This is a) very important part of the hospital infrastructure, and we have to get it up quickly,” he said. The Minister was addressing journalists following...

High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, His Excellency Seth George Ramocan (right), shares a photo opportunity with operators of the Zierlich Dialysis Centre in Montego Bay, André Nelson (left) and Dainty Powell. Occasion was the UK launch of the facility on January 5 at the High Commission in London.

9 years ago Health & Wellness

Jamaica has Competitive Edge in Medical Tourism – HC Ramocan

High Commissioner to the United Kingdom (UK), His Excellency Seth George Ramocan, says Jamaica has a competitive edge in attracting investment in medical tourism. This, he said, is based on the ability to provide quality medical services at an affordable cost. “Jamaica’s burgeoning dental sector provides services at relatively lower cost for equal quality of care, and Jamaica’s diagnostic service...

Chief Medical Officer in the Ministry of Health, Dr. Winston De La Haye, speaking at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ on January 4.

9 years ago Health & Wellness

Jamaicans Urged to Practise Proper Vector-Control Measures

The Ministry of Health is urging members of the public to practise proper vector-control measures to safeguard against the threat of Malaria. At the beginning of 2017, Jamaican health authorities identified two imported cases of Malaria. On January 5, one confirmed case was reported by the National Public Health Laboratory. The second, case which was reported by a private laboratory...

Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (3rd left), shares a photo opportunity with (from left) Chairman of the Sagicor Foundation and Sagicor Group, Hon. R. Danny Williams; Founder of Missionaries of the Poor, Father Richard Ho Lung; Recording Artist, Tessanne Chin; Olympian, Yohan Blake; and Chief Executive Officer, Sagicor Group, Richard Byles. Occasion was the launch of the Sagicor Sigma Corporate Run on Tuesday (January 10), at the Spanish Court Hotel in New Kingston.

9 years ago Health & Wellness

Health Minister Endorses Sagicor Sigma Run

Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, has endorsed the Sagicor Sigma Corporate Run as an event that passes on crucial health messages which, if heeded, can prevent lifestyle illnesses. Addressing the launch of the event at the Spanish Court Hotel, in New Kingston, yesterday (January 10), the Minister said the exercise, which is scheduled for Sunday, February 19,...

Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Minister, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (centre) exchanges signed documents with China’s Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Niu Qingbao (right), for the construction of the Western Hospital for Children in St. James. The signing of the letters of exchange was held on January 9 at the Foreign Affairs Ministry in New Kingston. Looking on is Health Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton.

9 years ago Health & Wellness

Jamaica and China Sign Agreement to Build Children’s Hospital in Mobay

Plans are advanced for the construction of a 220-bed hospital for children in western Jamaica. The Governments of Jamaica and China yesterday (January 9) signed an agreement for the building of the Western Children’s Hospital in Montego Bay, St. James. The facility will be the first to be constructed in the island since the May Pen Hospital was built in...

Minister of Health, Dr. Christopher Tufton examines tyre with health worker during Operation: Mosquito Search and Destroy cleanup campaign in Mansfield, Ocho Rios, St. Ann on Saturday, March 12, 2016. (Photo Contributed).

9 years ago Health & Wellness

Health Advisory on Malaria

Recent Cases of Malaria in Jamaica Jamaica has identified two (2) IMPORTED cases of Malaria since the beginning of 2017. On January 5, there was one (1) confirmed case reported by the National Public Health Laboratory. On January 6, 2017, there was another reported case by a private laboratory. Case investigation commenced immediately and the persons admitted to hospital. The repeat blood smear for...