Latest

Health Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton. (FILE)

Steps Being Taken to Deal with Training of More Nurses

Health Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says steps are being taken to address the shortage of teacher faculties in institutions that train nurses across the island. Addressing a Special Interest Group meeting at the Jamaica Diaspora Conference in Kingston...

High Commissioner to the United Kingdom (UK), His Excellency Seth George Ramocan (left), speaking in an interview with the Jamaica Information Service’s (JIS) Ian Boyne on the second day of the Diaspora Conference, downtown Kingston, on July 25.

UK Diaspora to Adopt 55 Clinics for ‘Jamaica 55’

Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton addressing the Jamaica 55 Diaspora Conference at the Jamaica Conference Centre yesterday (July 25).

Health Minister Seeks Diaspora Support for Medical Facility

Health Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (2nd right), greets Jamaica 55 Diaspora Conference Chairman, Earl Jarrett (left), ahead of Monday’s (July 24) opening plenary session, focusing on health care, at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston. The Conference is being held from July 23 to 27 under the theme: ‘Partnering for Growth’. Looking on (from 2nd left) are: Medical Chief of Staff, University Hospital of the West Indies and session moderator, Dr. Carl Bruce; and Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Minister, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith.

Donate Health-Related Gifts Through Foundation – Dr. Tufton

Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton.

Audit of Security Protocols at Health Facilities

9 years ago Health & Wellness

Health Ministry Looking to Hire Health Aides Under Zika Virus Programme

The Ministry of Health is looking to engage an additional 500 public health aides this year as part of its Zika Virus response programme, aimed at ridding communities of mosquito breeding sites. Portfolio Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, explained that the aides will assist public health workers in the field in identifying vector breeding sites, as well as impressing...

Health Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (2nd right), participates in a light exercise session during the launch of the ‘Jamaica Moves Get Moving Corporate Challenge’ held on July 19 at the Spanish Court Hotel in New Kingston. Others (from left) are: Director of Running Events Limited, Alfred Francis (left); Race Director, Running Events Limited, Diane Ellis; and Managing Director of Guardsman Armoured Limited and Guardsman Group Limited, Renee Menzies McCallum.

9 years ago Health & Wellness

Health Ministry Gets Corporate Jamaica Moving

The Ministry of Health is getting corporate Jamaica involved in its healthy lifestyle drive through its ‘Jamaica Moves Get Moving Corporate Challenge’. The official launch of the challenge was held on July 19 at the Spanish Court Hotel in New Kingston. As part of the larger ‘Jamaica Moves’ campaign, the Corporate Challenge is encouraging organisations to become health ambassadors in...

Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton. (FILE)

9 years ago Health & Wellness

Public Education Campaign On Ganja For Youth

The National Council on Drug Abuse (NCDA) will be embarking on a full scale youth public education campaign to delay initiation into smoking and to provide young persons with information about healthy coping and lifestyle options. Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, provided details at the sitting of the House of Representatives on July 18. He was making...

9 years ago Health & Wellness

Plans Underway For Introduction Of Health Information System

Health Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says plans are underway for the introduction of the health information system to improve the overall delivery of healthcare services across the island. He informed that since last year, progress has been made in bringing the system, known for capturing, storing, managing and transmitting information related to the health of individuals or the...

9 years ago Health & Wellness

St. Thomas Residents to Benefit from free Health Services

Persons with disabilities in St. Thomas will benefit from free health services at a health fair on Friday (July 21) at the Yallahs Baptist Church. The event, from 9:00 a.m. to 4: 00 p.m. is being staged by the Dorman family in collaboration with the Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD). Services to be provided include medical examinations; blood...

Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, speaking in the House of Representatives on
July 18.

9 years ago Health & Wellness

Comprehensive Tobacco Bill Drafted

Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says a comprehensive Tobacco Control Bill has been developed and is under review. Making his contribution to a private member’s motion brought by Member of Parliament for Central Kingston, Rev. Ronald Thwaites, on public health issues arising from tobacco and ganja use, in the House of Representatives on July 18, Dr. Tufton...

9 years ago Health & Wellness

WRHA Gets New Administrative Offices

Mayor of Montego Bay, His Worship Homer Davis, says the Western Regional Health Authority’s (WRHA) newly opened administrative offices, should significantly boost the delivery of services to its clients. Addressing the official opening ceremony on July 14 at the Fairview Shopping Complex in the City, Mayor Davis said the new facilities will allow the Authority to modernize most of its functions, in...