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Chief Medical Officer in the Ministry of Health, Dr. Winston De La Haye, speaking at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ on January 4.

Jamaicans Urged to Practise Proper Vector-Control Measures

The Ministry of Health is urging members of the public to practise proper vector-control measures to safeguard against the threat of Malaria. At the beginning of 2017, Jamaican health authorities identified two imported cases of Malaria. On January 5, one...

Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (3rd left), shares a photo opportunity with (from left) Chairman of the Sagicor Foundation and Sagicor Group, Hon. R. Danny Williams; Founder of Missionaries of the Poor, Father Richard Ho Lung; Recording Artist, Tessanne Chin; Olympian, Yohan Blake; and Chief Executive Officer, Sagicor Group, Richard Byles. Occasion was the launch of the Sagicor Sigma Corporate Run on Tuesday (January 10), at the Spanish Court Hotel in New Kingston.

Health Minister Endorses Sagicor Sigma Run

Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Minister, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (centre) exchanges signed documents with China’s Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Niu Qingbao (right), for the construction of the Western Hospital for Children in St. James. The signing of the letters of exchange was held on January 9 at the Foreign Affairs Ministry in New Kingston. Looking on is Health Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton.

Jamaica and China Sign Agreement to Build Children’s Hospital in Mobay

Minister of Health, Dr. Christopher Tufton examines tyre with health worker during Operation: Mosquito Search and Destroy cleanup campaign in Mansfield, Ocho Rios, St. Ann on Saturday, March 12, 2016. (Photo Contributed).

Health Advisory on Malaria

Chief Medical Officer in the Ministry of Health, Dr. Winston De La Haye, addresses a JIS Think Tank on the importance of the Jamaica Health and Lifestyle Survey.

Public-Private Partnerships Needed to Fund Projects in Health Sector

9 years ago Health & Wellness

Jamaicans Urged to Participate in Health and Lifestyle Survey

Chief Medical Officer (CMO) in the Ministry of Health, Dr. Winston De La Haye, is appealing to Jamaicans to participate in the Jamaica Health and Lifestyle Survey III, which is currently being carried out across the island by the Caribbean Institute for Health Research, in association with the Ministry. Speaking at a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on January 4, Dr. De...

Director of Nutrition in the Ministry of Health, Sharmaine Edwards.

9 years ago Health & Wellness

Breastfeeding Key to Attaining Sustainable Development Goals

The Ministry of Health is pushing breastfeeding as an important element in achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). Speaking in an interview with JIS News, Director of Nutrition Services in the Ministry, Sharmaine Edwards, said the 17 goals, under the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development are grouped under four key thematic areas. These are: survival, health and well-being;...

Executive Director of the Jamaica Cancer Society, Mrs. Yulit Gordon, addresses a recent JIS ‘Think Tank’. (FILE)

9 years ago Health & Wellness

Parents Encouraged to Tap into Jamaica Cancer Society Programmes to Prevent Youth Smoking

The Jamaica Cancer Society (JCS) is encouraging Jamaicans, particularly parents, guardians, teachers and counsellors to tap into its programmes that have been implemented to assist with the prevention and cessation of youth smoking. In an interview with JIS News, Executive Director of the JCS Yulit Gordon, highlighted two programmes that the organization has embarked on to deter young people from...

Director of Health Promotion and Protection in the Ministry of Health, Dr. Sonia Copeland.

9 years ago Health & Wellness

Persons Urged to Take Precaution Against the Flu

The Ministry of Health is urging Jamaicans to be vigilant against contracting influenza viruses, typically more common around this time of year. The caution comes in light of the flu season which occurs during the cooler months, September to March. In an interview with JIS News, Director, Health Promotion and Protection in the Ministry, Dr. Sonia Copeland said influenza A...

9 years ago Health & Wellness

NHF Adds New Drugs for Arthritis and Major Depression to NHFCARD Programme

PRESS RELEASE - National Health Fund (NHF) cardholders are to benefit from the addition of new drugs for the treatment of Arthritis and Major Depression. Simponi Injection 50mg - 0.5mL with the active ingredient Golimumab with a subsidy of $105,896.05 per injection, Actemra Injection with active ingredient Tocilizumab with a subsidy of $27,568.00 per 200mg - 10mL injection and with...

Board Chairman, University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI), James Moss-Solomon,

9 years ago Health & Wellness

UHWI Has Acquired Over $800 Million Worth of Equipment

Board Chairman, University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI), James Moss-Solomon, says the institution has invested more than $800 million in the acquisition of equipment in 2016. He made the disclosure during the launch of a project to extend the surgery hours at the facility based in Papine, St. Andrew on December 21. Mr. Moss-Solomon lauded the Ministry of Health...

Members of the Private Sector Organization of Jamaica’s (PSOJ) team which participated in the 2016 staging of the National Health Fund’s (NHF) ‘Work it Out’ Challenge workplace weight loss competition, with trainer Stokely Rose (2nd right) of TrainFit Club. From left, are: Jason Nelson, Michelle Scarlett, Sheryl Barnes, and team captain, Kisha-Kaye Walker. Missing is the fifth member, Prudence Gentles.

9 years ago Health & Wellness

Teamwork Key to PSOJ Workplace Wellness Success

Members of the Private Sector Organization of Jamaica’s (PSOJ) team which participated in the 2016 staging of the National Health Fund’s (NHF) ‘Work it Out’ Challenge, proved that teamwork is pivotal to the success of any group activity. The five members lost a combined 125 pounds in the workplace weight loss competition to place second overall. The group comprised team...