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Food Safety Specialist in the Environmental Health Unit at the Ministry of Health, Collin Cooper, giving an interview to JIS News at the recently held Border Security Seminar, hosted by the National Security Policy Coordination Unit (NSPCU) in the Cabinet Office, at the National Police College of Jamaica in Twickenham Park, St. Catherine.

Food-Safety Specialist Says Border Security Critical to Health

Food-Safety Specialist in the Environmental Health Unit at the Ministry of Health, Collin Cooper, says border security is a critical component of the nation’s health system. Speaking at the recently held Border Security Seminar, hosted by the National Security Policy...

Executive Director of the Women’s Centre of Jamaica Foundation (WCJF), Dr. Zoe Simpson.

Women’s Centre Opens Adolescent Resource Facility

Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon Christopher Tufton (left), is being briefed about the operations of the Neonatal Care Unit at the Victoria Jubilee Hospital by Senior Medical Officer, Dr. Orville Morgan.

PHOTOS: Health Minister Tours Victoria Jubilee Hospital

Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Christopher Tufton (2nd left) shares a moment with from left: Mayor of Falmouth, Councillor Garth Wilkinson, Chairman of the Jamaica National Foundation and General Manager of Jamaica National Building Society, Earl Jarrett and Olympic and world sprint record holder, Usain Bolt shortly before the start of the Heroes In Action Run/walk in Falmouth, Trelawny on Sunday, October 16. The event served as a fundraiser for charities in western Jamaica.

Details of ‘Jamaica Moves’ to be Announced Soon

Health Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (centre) addresses a press conference at his New Kingston office on October 13 to provide an update into the investigation of the deaths of four infants at the Victoria Jubilee Hospital. Looking on are Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Winston De La Haye; and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Elaine Foster-Allen.

Health Minister to Review Report on Deaths of Infants at Victoria Jubilee

10 years ago Health & Wellness

No Microcephaly Case Linked to Zika Virus

The Health Ministry is reporting that there is no microcephaly case linked to the Zika virus (ZIKV). Based on data provided by the Ministry at a press conference at its New Kingston Office on October 13, there have been three cases of microcephaly in children reported to the Ministry as at October 12. However, none was defined as severe microcephaly...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, delivers the keynote address at the Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ) National Quality Awards ceremony and banquet at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on October 12. The BSJ, in association with the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, awarded companies for excellence in the areas of manufacturing, service, small business and agriculture.

10 years ago Health & Wellness

Quality Assurance Crucial to Growth Strategy

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, said having effective quality assurance systems in industries is crucial to the Government’s economic growth strategy. “Quality assurance is a key factor in our enterprises and industries being competitive, securing markets and building consumer confidence in our products,” he said. Mr. Holness was addressing the Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ) National Quality Awards...

In this file photo, Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left), is in discussion with Chairman, Jamaica Society for the Blind, Daemion McLean, at a World Sight Day health fair held at the Jamaica Society for the Blind’s Old Hope Road offices in St. Andrew last year.

10 years ago Health & Wellness

Employers Urged to Hire More Visually Impaired Persons

Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, is calling for employers to hire more blind and visually impaired persons. “Let us not use a lack of sight or vision impairment to judge the competence of individuals, who more often than not are trained, competent and able to add value. I think as a country we need to do more...

Medical Officer of Health at the Kingston and St. Andrew Health Department, Dr. Audré McIntosh (right), speaks with longstanding client of the Glen Vincent Memorial Clinic, Audria Chambers, who brought her grand-niece to the facility for a routine health check.

10 years ago Health & Wellness

Glen Vincent Clinic – A Family Affair

The Glen Vincent Memorial Clinic has been a symbol of service excellence in the Trevennion Park Road community of St. Andrew for 40 years, providing quality maternity and paediatric care. For Audria Chambers, who was born and raised in Swallowfield, the clinic has always been a part of her life and is the first choice for health service for pregnant...

Director of Planning, Policy and Development in the Ministry of Health, Howard Lynch, giving the keynote address at the Jamaica Chamber of Commerce (JCC) Customs Tariff and Port Users Committee’s 15th annual customs seminar on September 29 at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston.

10 years ago Health & WellnessTourism

Health ministry Targets Lucrative Medical Tourism Sector

The Ministry of Health is aiming to attract over 100,000 medical tourists to the island within the next 10 years. Director of Policy Planning and Development in the Ministry, Howard Lynch, said the sector has the potential to provide tremendous economic benefits to the country. “At a growth rate of 20 per cent in 10 years, it is estimated that...

Health Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left), greets community members in Salt Spring, St. James, during a visit to the Health Centre on September 29. Member of Parliament for St. James Central, Heroy Clarke (2nd left), was also on the tour with Minister Tufton.

10 years ago Health & Wellness

No Case of Microcephaly

Health Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says he has not received any report of babies being born in Jamaica with microcephaly, as a result of the Zika virus (ZIKV). Speaking to journalists while on a tour of health centres in St. James on September 29, the Minister said they have on record more than 500 pregnant women who have...

The Cornwall Regional Hospital in Montego Bay, St. James.

10 years ago Health & Wellness

Services at Cornwall Regional Return to Normal Sept. 30

Ventilation issues which resulted in the suspension of clinics and outpatient services at the Cornwall Regional Hospital, in Montego Bay, on Tuesday, September 27, have been contained. Consequently, services in Accident & Emergency, Medical Records and Clinics will return to normal on Thursday, September 30. However, the blood donation unit is being relocated temporarily to the Infection Control Centre on...