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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (centre), addresses a media briefing at Iberostar Resort in St. James on Wednesday (October 9). He is joined by Regional Director for the Western Regional Health Authority, St. Andrade Sinclair, and Acting Regional Technical Director of the Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA), Dr. Marcia Johnson-Campbell.
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (centre), addresses a media briefing at Iberostar Resort in St. James on Wednesday (October 9). He is joined by Regional Director for the Western Regional Health Authority, St. Andrade Sinclair, and Acting Regional Technical Director of the Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA), Dr. Marcia Johnson-Campbell.

Health Ministry to Issue Commitment Letters for 436 Recipients of Dr. Barry Wint Memorial Scholarship

The Ministry of Health and Wellness will be issuing commitment letters to tertiary institutions, with the next few days, for 436 recipients of the Dr. Barry Wint Memorial Scholarship. Portfolio Minister, Dr. the Hon. Chritopher Tufton, made the disclosure at...
Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby, addresses the monthly meeting of the Kingston and St Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) on October 8 at the entity’s downtown Kingston offices.
Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby, addresses the monthly meeting of the Kingston and St Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) on October 8 at the entity’s downtown Kingston offices.

KSAMC Stages Wellness Day of Care for the Homeless on October 10
Trelawny residents awaiting free dental services through the Great Shape! Inc. 1000 Smiles Project, at the New Testament Church of God in Clark’s Town.
Trelawny residents awaiting free dental services through the Great Shape! Inc. 1000 Smiles Project, at the New Testament Church of God in Clark’s Town.

Great Shape! Inc. 1000 Smiles Project Goes to Hanover
Chief Executive Officer of the Bellevue Hospital, Suzette Buchanan, receives donation of two air-conditioning units, five wheelchairs and nine walkers from Rodney “Bounty Killer” Pryce on behalf of his Bounty Foundation, at the facility, on September 26
Chief Executive Officer of the Bellevue Hospital, Suzette Buchanan, receives donation of two air-conditioning units, five wheelchairs and nine walkers from Rodney “Bounty Killer” Pryce on behalf of his Bounty Foundation, at the facility, on September 26

Bellevue Hospital Receives Equipment from Bounty Foundation
Regular table salt.
Regular table salt.

Jamaicans Urged to Reduce Salt Intake

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Manager of the Kingsley Thomas Medical Office in the United States (US), Dr. Leonard McLean (left), shares a photo opportunity with Senior Pastor at the Pentecostal Tabernacle Apostolic in Orlando, Florida, Fredericka Francis (centre) and missionary, Yvonne Gooden, at a free health fair held recently at the St. James Parish Church in Montego Bay.
Health & Wellness

Scores Benefit from Montego Bay Health Fair

Scores of residents from communities  in Montego Bay, recently benefitted from a free health fair organised by diaspora member and paediatrician Dr. Kingsley A. Thomas. The event, held at the St. James Parish Church, primarily targeted children and included free medical checks, refreshment and distribution of school supplies and care packages. The adults in attendance also received free health screenings....
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Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, Her Excellency Audrey Marks, converses with Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, during his courtesy call at the embassy of Jamaica in Washington DC on Friday (September 27). Dr. Tufton was special guest on the ‘Let’s Connect with Ambassador Marks’ town hall on September 26. The Minister is leading Jamaica’s Delegation to the 61st Directing Council Meeting of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) in Washington DC. The meeting will be held during September 30 to October 4.
Health & Wellness

PHOTOS: Health And Wellness Minister, Dr. The Hon. Christopher Tufton, Visits Embassy Of Jamaica

Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, Her Excellency Audrey Marks, converses with Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, during his courtesy call at the embassy of Jamaica in Washington DC on Friday (September 27). Dr. Tufton was special guest on the ‘Let’s Connect with Ambassador Marks’ town hall on September 26. The Minister is leading Jamaica’s Delegation...
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Health & Wellness

HFJ Lights Up Bob Marley Statue for World Heart Week 2024

The Heart Foundation of Jamaica (HFJ) is observing World Heart Week 2024 from September 23 to 29 with a series of activities designed to raise awareness about preventing cardiovascular disease (CVD). The week was launched on Monday, September 23, with the annual statue lighting ceremony at the Bob Marley Museum. The famous Kingston landmark was illuminated in red as a...
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Health workers carry out free health checks during a men’s health fair at Independence Park in Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland, on Tuesday (September 24).
Health & Wellness

Scores of Men Attend Health for Prostate Cancer Screening

Scores of men, aged 40 and over, gathered at Independence Park in Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland, on September 24 for a special health fair focused on prostate cancer screening. The event was organised by the Westmoreland Health Department, in partnership with MistyBlue Cancer Care Foundation, and formed part of Prostate Cancer Awareness Month activities, aimed at raising awareness about prostate cancer, the...
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, shares a light moment with Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, Her Excellency Audrey Marks, during a visit to the Embassy of Jamaica in Washington DC.
Foreign AffairsHealth & Wellness

Jamaica’s Health Minister for ‘Let’s Connect with Ambassador Marks’

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, will be the special guest at this month’s staging of the ‘Let’s Connect with Ambassador Marks’ Diaspora Town Hall series. The event is scheduled for Thursday, September 26, at 7:00 p.m. EDT and 6:00 p.m. Jamaica time (7:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time). The virtual event, hosted by Jamaica’s Ambassador to...
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The Malvern Health Centre in St. Elizabeth, which was officially reopened on Friday, September 20, following a $54 million upgrade under the Ministry of Health and Wellness’ ‘Operation Refresh’ Programme.
Health & Wellness

Malvern Health Centre Reopened Following $54m ‘Operation Refresh’ Upgrade

The Malvern Health Centre in St. Elizabeth has been officially reopened following a comprehensive $54 million upgrade under the Ministry of Health and Wellness’ ‘Operation Refresh’ programme. Portfolio Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, reopened the facility during a ceremony on Friday (September 20). The health centre, which now boasts just under 1,000 square feet of space, features new offices,...
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Parish Manager, St. James Health Department, Lennox Wallace.
Health & Wellness

Four Additional Health Centres To Be Built In St. James

MONTEGO BAY, Sept. 21 (JIS): Residents of St. James are to benefit from the construction of four additional health centres in the parish. The project, to be funded by the National Health Fund (NHF) at a cost of $500 million, will see centres being built in Farm Heights, Norwood, Maroon Town and New Hampton, beginning January 2025. This was disclosed...
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