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

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

Persons Urged to Take Precaution Against the Flu

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

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

UHWI Has Acquired Over $800 Million Worth of Equipment

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.

Teamwork Key to PSOJ Workplace Wellness Success

Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses the launch of an initiative to extend the hours of surgery at the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI), held on the compound of the hospital in Papine, St. Andrew, on December 21.

9 years ago Health & Wellness

Health Sector Public-Private Partnership Policy for Cabinet

Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says a public-private partnership policy will be brought before Cabinet next year as part of measures to improve efficiency within the public health sector. He made the disclosure during the launch of a project to extend the surgery hours at the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI), held at the facility...

A very happy first-time mother Serenia with her son, Omani, after he successfully underwent urgent heart surgery at the Harley Street Clinic in London.

9 years ago Health & Wellness

Bright Christmas for Mother and Baby

Christmas will be much brighter for Jamaican mother Serenia and her baby, Omani. With the help of United Kingdom-based charity Chain of Hope, the first-time mother from Norwood in Montego Bay is now looking forward to a brighter future with her baby, after successful heart surgery in London. Omani was born in October with a severe form of heart disease,...

Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left), converses with National Epidemiologist, Dr. Karen Webster-Kerr, during a town hall meeting to discuss concerns surrounding development on the cholera cemetery at the Mayfair Hotel in St. Andrew on December 21.

9 years ago Health & Wellness

Government Considers Memorial Site for Cholera Victims

The Government is looking at establishing a memorial site for victims of the 1860 cholera epidemic. “I am making a commitment here that we are going to take it up and have discussions, find an appropriate place to memorialise that particular issue in the interest of history and public safety going forward,” said Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton....

Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left), converses with National Epidemiologist, Dr. Karen Webster Kerr, at a town hall meeting to discuss concerns surrounding development on the old cholera cemetery in St. Andrew, at the Mayfair Hotel in St. Andrew, on December 21.

9 years ago Health & Wellness

No Cause for Concern at Old Cholera Cemetery – CMO

Chief Medical Officer (CMO) in the Ministry of Health, Dr. Winston De La Haye, says there is no medical cause for concern regarding the proposed commercial development on lands at the old cholera cemetery in St Andrew. The privately owned land, located at Waterloo and West Kings House roads, is where victims of an 1860 cholera outbreak are buried. “We...

Minister of Health and Member of Parliament for West Central St. Catherine, Dr. the Hon Christopher Tufton (left), takes part in the breaking of ground for the $49-million expansion of the Brown’s Hall Primary School in the parish on December 20. The $49-million project is being undertaken by the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF). Principal of the school, Barrington Mighton (centre); and Managing Director of JSIF, Omar Sweeney, also participate in the ground breaking.

9 years ago Health & Wellness

Ground Broken for $49 Million Expansion of Brown’s Hall Primary School

Work is set to commence on the $49-million expansion of the Brown’s Hall Primary School in St. Catherine, which will create much-needed space for the more than 350 students at the institution. Under the project, financed by the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), 12 new classrooms will be built, a multipurpose court, kitchen and tuck shop, paved driveway, and disability...

Health Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (2nd right), shares a light moment with Clarendon resident, Henry Osborne (2nd left), following Monday’s (December 19) launch of the Ministry’s Public Sector Pharmacy Partner Programme at Health First Pharmacy in May Pen. The initiative is being implemented as a pilot in the parish over the next three months. Others (from left) are residents – Lillian Davis and Janett Davis. In the background is May Pen Mayor, Councillor Winston Maragh.

9 years ago Health & Wellness

Clarendon Residents Welcome Programme to Speed Up Dispensing of Drugs

Residents of Clarendon are hailing the Ministry of Health’s implementation of the Public Sector Pharmacy Partner Programme in the parish. The initiative, which is being piloted over the next three months, aims to reduce the waiting time for medication at public hospitals and clinics. It is being spearheaded by the National Health Fund (NHF) and involves collaboration with select private-sector...

Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right), in conversation with Chief Medical Officer in the Ministry of Health, Dr. Winston De La Haye, at the launch of an initiative to extend the hours of surgery at the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI), held on the compound of the hospital, yesterday (December 21).

9 years ago Health & Wellness

UHWI Extends Surgery Hours

The University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI) has extended its surgery hours from 4:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., to reduce the waiting time at the health facility. This forms part of the Ministry of Health’s overall plan to improve efficiency of healthcare delivery and reduce the waiting time for patients. The surgical interventions that are proposed for this extended...