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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

Stakeholders have welcomed the Government’s timely decision to leverage the University of the West Indies’ (UWI) research capabilities to boost Jamaica’s integrated vector management programme aimed at curtailing the prevalence of mosquitoes and minimising the onset and re-emergence of diseases...
A section of the Douglas Castle community in St. Ann that was affected by the heavy rains.
A section of the Douglas Castle community in St. Ann that was affected by the heavy rains.

MOH Issues Alert After Heavy Rains

Parents Urged to Monitor Children for Symptoms of Gastroenteritis
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.
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.

Indigent Persons to be Housed at Infirmaries
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.
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.

Autism Support Association Calls for Greater Integration

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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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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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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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Ministry of Health Increases Vector Control Activities in Light of Recent Heavy Rainfall

The Ministry of Health (MOH) has increased its vector control activities to reduce mosquito breeding sites and decrease mosquito infestation in communities in light of the recent heavy rainfall. Immediately following the heavy rains the MOH enhanced its mosquito control efforts in all parishes but with special emphasis on the three most affected: Clarendon, St. Thomas and St. Catherine. The...
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Regional Health Authorities to be overhauled

Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says the Government is looking at overhauling the four Regional Health Authorities. He noted that there is too much duplication in the system, and in areas such as maintenance, procurement and project management there is limited capacity. Dr. Tufton was addressing the House of Representatives on May 3, during his contribution to...
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$3.5 Billion to Replace and Upgrade Critical Health Infrastructure

The Government is to spend $3.5 billion to repair, replace and upgrade critical infrastructure in the health sector over the next two years. This was disclosed by Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, during his contribution to the 2017/18 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 3. Dr. Tufton informed that the money, to be taken...
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$600 Million to Improve Health Institutions

A total of $600 million will be spent to improve health institutions islandwide, says Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton. Making his contribution to the 2017/18 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 3, Dr. Tufton said the projects are critical to the efficient functioning of many of the island’s health institutions. He pointed out that...
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