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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

Recent Cases of Malaria in Jamaica Jamaica has identified two (2) IMPORTED cases of Malaria since the beginning of 2017. On January 5, there was one (1) confirmed case reported by the National Public Health Laboratory. On January 6, 2017, there was...

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

Jamaicans Urged to Participate in Health and Lifestyle Survey

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

Breastfeeding Key to Attaining Sustainable Development Goals

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

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...

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....