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Representative of the Jamaica Coalition for Tobacco Control Mrs. Kay Morrish-Cooke of the Heart Foundation of Jamaica points out the ravages of smoking on the body to students at the Anti-Tobacco Youth Forum held in February 23 at the Courtleigh auditorium.

Jamaica Cancer Society Promotes Healthy Lifestyle Practices among Youth

The Jamaica Cancer Society (JCS) has used the month of February to promote healthy lifestyle practices, especially among high school aged students across the island. Speaking in an interview with JIS News, Executive Director of the JCS, Yulit Gordon said...

Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (2nd right), greets Keith Simpson who was at Everybody’s Pharmacy on Slipe Road to fill his prescription. At left is another patient, Althea Brown. Occasion was the launch of the Kingston leg of the Public Sector Pharmacy Partner Pilot Programme on Tuesday (February 28) at the pharmacy’s Slipe Road offices. Looking on at right is Clinical Pharmacist at Everybody’s Pharmacy, Dr. Ernestine Watson.

Six Kingston Pharmacies Sign on to Public-Sector Partner Programme

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), is greeted by Custos of St. Catherine, Rev. Jeffery McKenzie, at the ground-breaking ceremony for the Mary’s Field Housing Development in Kitson Town, St. Catherine, on February 28. At centre is West Central St. Catherine Member of Parliament and Health Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton.

Police Post to be Built in West Central St. Catherine

Heart Foundation Stages CPR Training

Executive Director of the Heart Foundation of Jamaica (HFJ), Deborah Chen.

HFJ Urges Sudden Cardiac Arrest Screening for Student Athletes

Professor Marvin Reid addresses a JIS Think Tank on the relationship between nutrition and cancer .

9 years ago Health & Wellness

Proper Nutrition Reduces the Risk of Cancer

Acting Director of the Caribbean Institute for Health Research at the University of the West Indies Professor Marvin Reid, is reiterating the need for persons to pay close attention to the relationship between nutrition and cancer. Speaking in an interview with JIS News on behalf of the Jamaica Cancer Society (JCS), Professor Reid said nutrition plays a role both as...

9 years ago Health & Wellness

Health Ministry Prepared to Solve Problems Affecting Cornwall Regional Hospital

Minister of Health Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton says the Ministry, is prepared to solve the problems affecting the Cornwall Regional Hospital, in St. James. He was addressing a town hall meeting at the Montego Bay Civic Centre on February 23, to address concerns over the safety of the 43-year old health facility. For several months, staff have been complaining...

Youth Empowerment Officer at the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Ruth Lawrence (right), addresses students from the Waterford High School attending the Jamaica Cancer Society’s 7th annual Anti-Tobacco Youth Forum, which was held under the theme ‘Mek Wi Talk Round 2’. The forum was held on February 23 at the Courtleigh Auditorium, in Kingston.

9 years ago Health & Wellness

Students Take Part in Anti-Tobacco Forum

Scores of high-school students participated in the Jamaica Cancer Society’s seventh annual Anti-Tobacco Youth Forum, held on February 23 under the theme: ‘Mek Wi Talk Round 2’. The forum, held at the Courtleigh Auditorium in Kingston, formed part of the Society’s ongoing public-awareness campaign in the fight against tobacco usage by young persons. At the event, presentations were made by...

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

9 years ago Health & Wellness

Health Ministry Committed to Resolving Situation at Cornwall Regional

Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says the Ministry is committed to resolving problems associated with noxious fumes emanating from the ventilation system at the Cornwall Regional Hospital in Montego Bay. “We have put in place an arrangement to do environmental testing in different sections of the facility,” he said. “We will also provide medical care to those...

Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Chris Tufton, addresses the opening ceremony of the 53rd national convention of the Jamaica Dental Association (JDA), held on February 17 at the Hilton Rose Hall resort in Montego Bay, St. James.

9 years ago Health & Wellness

Health Ministry to Intensify Dental Sealant Programme

The Ministry of Health will be intensifying its programme in primary schools, aimed at reducing dental cavities in children. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Dr. Christopher Tufton, said that come March, the dental sealant programme will be focused on students preparing for the Grade Six Achievement Test (GSAT). He said the objective is to reach them before high school when there is...

Equipment handed over to the Mandeville Regional Hospital, in June last year, under the Programme for the Reduction of Maternal and Child Mortality (PROMAC).

9 years ago Health & Wellness

PROMAC Project Allocated $589 Million

The Government has allocated $589.86 million towards the Programme for the Reduction of Maternal and Child Mortality (PROMAC) in Jamaica Project. This is outlined in the 2017-18 Estimates of Expenditure now before the House of Representatives. One of the objectives of the project is to provide support to Jamaica in attaining the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) of reducing child mortality...

9 years ago Budget 2017/2018Health & Wellness

$744 Million to Support National HIV/Aids Response

The Government has allocated $744.22 million to support the National HIV/AIDS response in Jamaica. Details are given in the 2017-18 Estimates of Expenditure now before the House of Representatives. The objective of the project is to reduce AIDS-related morbidity and mortality with effective biomedical and supporting interventions; and reduce new HIV infections among key populations through behavioural and structural interventions....