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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...

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.

Health Sector Public-Private Partnership Policy for Cabinet

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.

Bright Christmas for Mother and Baby

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.

Government Considers Memorial Site for Cholera Victims

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...

9 years ago Health & Wellness

Health Ministry Plans to Engage Private Pharmacists

The Ministry of Health plans to engage private-sector pharmacists to assist in delivering certain basic services provided at public healthcare institutions. Portfolio Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says legislation to this end is being reviewed to determine the extent of the pharmacists’ involvement, “because we believe that you should be doing more than you are doing right now”. The...

9 years ago Health & Wellness

Clarendon Residents Welcome Programme to Speed up Dispensing of Drugs

9 years ago Health & Wellness

Jamaicans Urged to Eat Healthy During Yuletide Season

With the Christmas and New Year’s festivities fast approaching, Jamaicans are being encouraged to eat healthy during the season. Persons, especially those living with non-communicable diseases such as hypertension and diabetes, are being urged to watch what they consume, in order to maintain a balanced meal. A balanced meal should include items from the six food groups in the Caribbean...