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

Health Minister Underscores Importance of Defensive Driving

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, has underscored the importance of defensive driving, given the significant public health implications of road accidents. “Road traffic accidents are a public health crisis and concern, though, oftentimes, it is...
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses a recent public health lecture at the University of Technology (UTech), titled ‘When Potato Became French Fries: An Alternative View to Ultra-Processed Foods’.
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses a recent public health lecture at the University of Technology (UTech), titled ‘When Potato Became French Fries: An Alternative View to Ultra-Processed Foods’.

Jamaicans Urged to Reduce Consumption of Ultra-Processed Foods
Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams, addresses the reopening of Crab Circle in Kingston on November 23. The popular streetside food stop was ordered closed by the Public Health Department on October 5 due to sanitary concerns. The facility has since been cleaned, sanitised and upgraded, with bathrooms for vendors and patrons added. The vendors underwent training and certification in small food preparation and sales through collaboration between the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation and the HEART/NSTA Trust. All vendors received their food handlers permits from the Public Health Department, which also trained them.
Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams, addresses the reopening of Crab Circle in Kingston on November 23. The popular streetside food stop was ordered closed by the Public Health Department on October 5 due to sanitary concerns. The facility has since been cleaned, sanitised and upgraded, with bathrooms for vendors and patrons added. The vendors underwent training and certification in small food preparation and sales through collaboration between the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation and the HEART/NSTA Trust. All vendors received their food handlers permits from the Public Health Department, which also trained them.

PHOTOS: Crab Circle Reopens
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, emphasises a point as he addresses a men’s empowerment session organised by the Office of the Prime Minister and the Cabinet Office Gender Committee at Jamaica House on Thursday (November 23).
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, emphasises a point as he addresses a men’s empowerment session organised by the Office of the Prime Minister and the Cabinet Office Gender Committee at Jamaica House on Thursday (November 23).

Boys Must Be Socialised to Become Leaders – Dr. Tufton
Head of the Department of Ophthalmology at Cornwall Regional Hospital, Dr. Charmaine Scarlett (second from right), takes local and international health stakeholders on a tour of the new state-of-the-art Ophthalmic Suite during the official opening on Wednesday (November 22).
Head of the Department of Ophthalmology at Cornwall Regional Hospital, Dr. Charmaine Scarlett (second from right), takes local and international health stakeholders on a tour of the new state-of-the-art Ophthalmic Suite during the official opening on Wednesday (November 22).

Cornwall Regional Hospital Officially Opens Ophthalmic Suite

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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (second left), looks on as Senior Veterinary Biochemical Analyst for the Ministry’s Veterinary Services Division, Georgette Thompson, highlights features of equipment used in the division. Others (from left) are Chief Veterinary Officer, Dr. Osbil Watson; Chief Technical Director in the Ministry, Orville Palmer; and Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)/World Health Organization (WHO) Advisor, Health, Surveillance, Disease Prevention and Control, Dr. Serene Joseph. Occasion was the Ministry’s World Anti-Microbial Awareness Week event held on November 21 at the Veterinary Services Division in Kingston.
AgricultureHealth & Wellness

Gov’t Taking Steps to Address Antimicrobial Resistance

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, is taking steps to tackle antimicrobial resistance (AMR) as a critical measure in safeguarding the country’s food security. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Floyd Green, said that the Veterinary Services Division, through its surveillance, monitoring and laboratory services, is ensuring that the country’s food supply is free from antibiotic residue, pesticides, hormones, and environmental contaminants...
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Acting Chief Executive Officer, University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI), Fitzgerald Mitchell (left), along with (from second left), Nurse Manager, Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and Recovery Room, UHWI, Marsha Downer-Campbell; Representative from Medical Link Limited, Paula Walker; Board Chairman, UHWI, Wayne Chai Chong; Chief Executive Officer, Medical Link Limited, Lainsworth Walker, and Head of the ICU UHWI, Dr. Kelvin Metalor, accepts an ICU Bed donated by Medical Link Limited and the LINET Group, during a ceremony held at the institution in Kingston on Tuesday (November 21). LINET’s new premium high-end intensive care bed features a frame-based lateral tilt solution, developed to help patients recover faster and reduce physical strain on medical personnel. Together with Smart Care Solution, they contribute to more efficient medical care and reduction of administrative tasks.
Health & Wellness

PHOTOS: University Hospital Gets Intensive Care Bed

Acting Chief Executive Officer, University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI), Fitzgerald Mitchell (left), along with (from second left), Nurse Manager, Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and Recovery Room, UHWI, Marsha Downer-Campbell; Representative from Medical Link Limited, Paula Walker; Board Chairman, UHWI, Wayne Chai Chong; Chief Executive Officer, Medical Link Limited, Lainsworth Walker, and Head of the ICU UHWI, Dr. Kelvin...
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, delivers statement to the House of Representatives on Tuesday (November 21).
Health & Wellness

Law to Be Amended to Provide Prescriptive Rights to APRNs

Legislation is to be amended to provide prescriptive rights to advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs). Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, said Cabinet has given approval for the issuance of drafting instructions to the Chief Parliamentary Counsel for amendments to the Nurses and Midwives Act and the Pharmacy Act to accommodate the registration and licensure of...
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left),  in dialogue with Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor-McKenzie and Chief Technical Director, Policy, Planning and Development at the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Howard Lynch, at the presentation of the Ministry
Health & Wellness

Suppliers Urged to Be More Proactive in Sourcing Critical Medical Equipment

The Ministry of Health and Wellness is urging suppliers to be more proactive in sourcing critical medical equipment, to improve the capacity of the public health system to preserve life. Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, made the call at a discussion forum with suppliers, dubbed ‘Improving Service Delivery in the Public Health System’, on November...
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Minister of State in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Hon. Marsha Smith (right), cuts the ribbon to open the Lara Otunla Counselling Centre, located at the Foundation for International Self Help (FISH) Clinic in Kingston, on November 15. Sharing in the ribbon-cutting exercise (from left) are Manager for the Counselling Centre, Angelica Dalrymple; and Board of Management Chair, Candice Carby.
EducationHealth & WellnessYouth

PHOTOS: Lara Otunla Counselling Centre Opened at FISH Clinic

Minister of State in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Hon. Marsha Smith (right), cuts the ribbon to open the Lara Otunla Counselling Centre, located at the Foundation for International Self Help (FISH) Clinic in Kingston, on November 15. Sharing in the ribbon-cutting exercise (from left) are Manager for the Counselling Centre, Angelica Dalrymple; and Board of Management Chair, Candice...
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Health & WellnessPress Release

Health Advisory Following the Heavy Rains

The Ministry of Health & Wellness wishes to advise of the following precautions to take following the passage of the rain associated with Cyclone number 22: GOING OUTSIDE • Do not go outside until necessary. • Wear water boots or closed shoes when going outdoors. • Wear gloves when clearing debris or disposing of dirty water. • If you get...
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton.
Health & Wellness

Transformation of Health Sector

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says Jamaica is currently experiencing a transformation of its health sector that has not been seen since 1962 or maybe at any time in its history. Dr. Tufton, who was addressing health practitioners and other stakeholders on day one of the 14th Annual National Health Research Conference, at the AC...
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