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Health Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right), emphasizes a point to Senior Medical Officer at the National Chest Hospital in St. Andrew, Dr. Terry Baker (4th left), during a tour of the institution on Friday, January 13. Others, from left, are: Finance and Public Service State Minister and Member of Parliament for Eastern St. Andrew, where the hospital is located, Hon. Fayval Williams; Chief Executive Officer, Vincent Riley; and Director of Nursing Services, Nicole Brown; Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon, Dr. Joseph Blidgen (2nd right); and other officials at the institution.

Two-Week Timeline for Completion of Bustamante Hospital Repairs

Health Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says repairs to the Bustamante Hospital for Children Intensive Care Unit (ICU) in Kingston, which was damaged by fire, are expected to be completed within two weeks. “(This is a) very important part...

High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, His Excellency Seth George Ramocan (right), shares a photo opportunity with operators of the Zierlich Dialysis Centre in Montego Bay, André Nelson (left) and Dainty Powell. Occasion was the UK launch of the facility on January 5 at the High Commission in London.

Jamaica has Competitive Edge in Medical Tourism – HC Ramocan

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

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).

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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 another reported case by a private laboratory. Case investigation commenced immediately and the persons admitted to hospital. The repeat blood smear for...

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.

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Public-Private Partnerships Needed to Fund Projects in Health Sector

Chief Medical Officer in the Ministry of Health, Dr. Winston De La Haye, is underscoring the need for public-private partnerships to provide funding for important projects pertaining to public health. Among these is the Jamaica Health and Lifestyle Survey (JHLS) III, now under way, which provides data on chronic non-communicable diseases (NCDs). The Government is providing funding for JHLS III...

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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.

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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)

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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.

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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...

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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...