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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, making his contribution to the Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 7.
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, making his contribution to the Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 7.

8,000 Jamaicans to Get Help under Second Chance Smile Programme This Year

The Ministry of Health and Wellness aims to assist 8,000 Jamaicans under the Second Chance Smile Programme this year. Making his contribution to the 2024/25 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 7, Minister of Health and Wellness,...
Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (second left);  Minister of Health and Wellness for Belize, Kevin Bernard (second right); and Representative from the Ministry of Health and Wellness in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Arlitha John Douglas (right), display World Health Organization (WHO) certification for the Elimination of mother-to-child transmission (EMTCT) of HIV and Syphilis in their countries. Sharing the moment are Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Director, Dr. Jabas Barbosa (centre), and Assistant Director, Dr Rhonda Sealy-Thomas. The certification ceremony was held on Tuesday (May 7) at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in St. Andrew.
Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (second left);  Minister of Health and Wellness for Belize, Kevin Bernard (second right); and Representative from the Ministry of Health and Wellness in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Arlitha John Douglas (right), display World Health Organization (WHO) certification for the Elimination of mother-to-child transmission (EMTCT) of HIV and Syphilis in their countries. Sharing the moment are Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Director, Dr. Jabas Barbosa (centre), and Assistant Director, Dr Rhonda Sealy-Thomas. The certification ceremony was held on Tuesday (May 7) at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in St. Andrew.

Health Minister Calls on Regional Leaders to Ramp Up Efforts to Combat Threat of HIV/AIDS
Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right), is presented with a certificate for the Elimination of mother-to-child transmission (EMTCT) of HIV and Syphilis in Jamaica, by Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Director, Dr Jabas Barbosa (centre), and Assistant Director, Dr Rhonda Sealy-Thomas. Belize, and St. Vincent and the Grenadines also received certification at the ceremony held on Tuesday (May 7) at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in St. Andrew.
Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right), is presented with a certificate for the Elimination of mother-to-child transmission (EMTCT) of HIV and Syphilis in Jamaica, by Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Director, Dr Jabas Barbosa (centre), and Assistant Director, Dr Rhonda Sealy-Thomas. Belize, and St. Vincent and the Grenadines also received certification at the ceremony held on Tuesday (May 7) at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in St. Andrew.

Jamaica among Three Caribbean States Certified for Elimination of Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV, Syphilis
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right), engages in conversation with Director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Director for the Americas, Dr. Jarbas Barbosa da Silva Jr., during a courtesy call at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices on Monday (May 6). Dr. Barbosa is in Jamaica to participate in a series of activities with the Ministry.
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right), engages in conversation with Director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Director for the Americas, Dr. Jarbas Barbosa da Silva Jr., during a courtesy call at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices on Monday (May 6). Dr. Barbosa is in Jamaica to participate in a series of activities with the Ministry.

PHOTOS: PAHO Director Calls on Minister Tufton
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (right) greets Director of the Pan-American Health Organization (PAHO) and World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Director for the Americas, Dr. Jarbas Barbosa da Silva Jr. during a courtesy call at the Office of the Prime Minister on Monday (May 6).
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (right) greets Director of the Pan-American Health Organization (PAHO) and World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Director for the Americas, Dr. Jarbas Barbosa da Silva Jr. during a courtesy call at the Office of the Prime Minister on Monday (May 6).

PHOTOS: PAHO Director Calls on Deputy Prime Minister

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