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Medical Officer of Health, St. Elizabeth Health Services, Dr. Tonia Dawkins-Beharie, speaks at the monthly meeting of the St. Elizabeth Municipal Corporation in Black River, on Thursday (May 9).
Medical Officer of Health, St. Elizabeth Health Services, Dr. Tonia Dawkins-Beharie, speaks at the monthly meeting of the St. Elizabeth Municipal Corporation in Black River, on Thursday (May 9).

Reduction of Mosquito Breeding Sites in St. Elizabeth

The fight against mosquito-borne illnesses in St. Elizabeth is showing promising signs, with the Aedes index, a key measure of mosquito breeding, hitting its lowest point this year. Medical Officer of Health for St. Elizabeth Health Services, Dr. Tonia Dawkins-Beharie,...
President of the Paediatric Association of Jamaica, Dr. Curtis Pyrce, speaking at the National Child Month Church Service, held recently at the Saxthorpe Methodist Church on Constant Spring Road.
President of the Paediatric Association of Jamaica, Dr. Curtis Pyrce, speaking at the National Child Month Church Service, held recently at the Saxthorpe Methodist Church on Constant Spring Road.

5K Run to Support Children on the Autism Spectrum
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left), engages in light conversation with Director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Director for the Americas, Dr. Jarbas Barbosa da Silva Jr. The occasion was the screening of a 30-minute documentary titled ‘Dying Young: Lifestyle Choices and the NCD Crisis’, highlighting the impact of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), at Courtleigh Auditorium in Kingston on Wednesday (May 8).
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left), engages in light conversation with Director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Director for the Americas, Dr. Jarbas Barbosa da Silva Jr. The occasion was the screening of a 30-minute documentary titled ‘Dying Young: Lifestyle Choices and the NCD Crisis’, highlighting the impact of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), at Courtleigh Auditorium in Kingston on Wednesday (May 8).

PHOTOS: Screening of 30-Minute Docu-Feature on NCDs
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses the Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) certification ceremony for the St. Ann’s Bay Hospital in St. Ann, on Wednesday, May 8.
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses the Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) certification ceremony for the St. Ann’s Bay Hospital in St. Ann, on Wednesday, May 8.

St. Ann’s Bay Hospital Certified Baby Friendly
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton.
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton.

New Primary Healthcare Model Coming

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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton.
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$1-Billion Programme to Enhance the Look of Selected Health Centres

The Government is embarking on a $1-billion programme called ‘Operation Refresh’ over the next 18 months to enhance the look, feel and utility of selected health centres across the country. Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, made the disclosure during his contribution to the 2024/25 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives, on Tuesday (May 7)....
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, making his contribution to the 2024/25 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 7.
Health & Wellness

Gov’t Announces $2.5-Billion Scholarship to Train Health Sector Professionals

The Government has announced a $2.5-billion scholarship fund for the training of more professionals in the health sector. Making his contribution to the 2024/25 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 7, Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, said the Dr. Barry Wint Memorial Scholarship and Development Fund will be offered over five years...
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, making his contribution to the Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 7.
Health & Wellness

$3.5 Billion Spent on Cornwall Regional Hospital Rehabilitation to Date

The Government has spent $3.5 billion on all three phases of the Cornwall Regional Hospital (CRH) rehabilitation project, to date, says Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton. He was making his contribution to the Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (May 7). Dr. Tufton explained that there was additional expenditure for the relocation...
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton.
Health & Wellness

143 Per Cent Increase in Health Budget over Past Eight Years

The Government has increased the country’s public health budget by 143 per cent to $145 billion over the past eight years, to improve services and transform the healthcare sector. Making his contribution to the Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 7, Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, noted that in 2016/17 the budget...
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, emphasises a point during his contribution to the 2024/25 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 7.
Health & Wellness

1,588 Surgeries Completed under Code Care Project

A total of 1,588 surgeries have been completed under the Ministry of Health and Wellness’ Code Care project. Portfolio Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, made the disclosure during his contribution to the 2024/25 Sectoral debate in the House of Representatives on May 7. The programme was implemented in 2022 to reduce the backlog of surgery cases in hospitals due...
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