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Health Minister, Hon. Dr. Christopher Tufton, addresses a ceremony to mark International Nurses’ Day, held recently, at the Knutsford Court Hotel in New Kingston.
Health Minister, Hon. Dr. Christopher Tufton, addresses a ceremony to mark International Nurses’ Day, held recently, at the Knutsford Court Hotel in New Kingston.

Health Ministry to Improve System for Charitable Donations

Health Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says the Ministry is moving to make it easier for charitable organisations and individuals to support the health sector. He informed that the unit in the Ministry, which deals with such contributions, will...
Director, Child Labour Unit at the Ministry of Labour and Social Security and member of the National Planning Committee for National Workers’ Week and Labour Day, Marva Pringle-Ximinnies, speaking at a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on May 17, at the company’s head office.
Director, Child Labour Unit at the Ministry of Labour and Social Security and member of the National Planning Committee for National Workers’ Week and Labour Day, Marva Pringle-Ximinnies, speaking at a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on May 17, at the company’s head office.

March for Occupational Safety and Health May 20
Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (centre), looks on as General Manager for Corporate Services, Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), Rhonda Lumsden-Lue (right), presents a letter of commitment to Chair of the Barrett Town Community Development Committee, Anthony Murray (2nd left), during a presentation ceremony held at JSIF’s Oxford Road offices in Kingston yesterday (May 18). Barrett Town is among the 18 communities that will receive up to $100,000 in funding support from JSIF for Labour Day projects. General Manager, Project Management, JSIF, Loy Malcolm (left), and other community representatives share the moment.
Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (centre), looks on as General Manager for Corporate Services, Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), Rhonda Lumsden-Lue (right), presents a letter of commitment to Chair of the Barrett Town Community Development Committee, Anthony Murray (2nd left), during a presentation ceremony held at JSIF’s Oxford Road offices in Kingston yesterday (May 18). Barrett Town is among the 18 communities that will receive up to $100,000 in funding support from JSIF for Labour Day projects. General Manager, Project Management, JSIF, Loy Malcolm (left), and other community representatives share the moment.

JSIF Provides $2 Million for Labour Day Projects
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (left), greets Leader of the Opposition, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, at the start of a thanksgiving service at the Olson Memorial Church of God in St. Andrew on Sunday, May 15, to kick start the observation of National Workers’ Week, which will last until Labour Day, May 23. National Workers’ Week/Labour Day is being recognised under the theme: ‘For Health’s Sake…Keep It Clean’
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (left), greets Leader of the Opposition, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, at the start of a thanksgiving service at the Olson Memorial Church of God in St. Andrew on Sunday, May 15, to kick start the observation of National Workers’ Week, which will last until Labour Day, May 23. National Workers’ Week/Labour Day is being recognised under the theme: ‘For Health’s Sake…Keep It Clean’

Labour Day Activities Will Engender Renewed Commitment – GG
Her Excellency the Most Hon. Lady Allen addresses the opening of the 19th annual conference of Western Regional Health Authority Dental Auxiliaries at Royalton White Sands Resort in Trelawny on May 11. Seated (from left) are: Chief Executive Officer of Cornwall Medical and Dental Supplies, Dennis Samuels; Regional Technical Director, Western Regional Health Authority, Dr. Diane Campbell Stennett and Medical Officer of Health for Trelawny, Dr. Diahann Dale.
Her Excellency the Most Hon. Lady Allen addresses the opening of the 19th annual conference of Western Regional Health Authority Dental Auxiliaries at Royalton White Sands Resort in Trelawny on May 11. Seated (from left) are: Chief Executive Officer of Cornwall Medical and Dental Supplies, Dennis Samuels; Regional Technical Director, Western Regional Health Authority, Dr. Diane Campbell Stennett and Medical Officer of Health for Trelawny, Dr. Diahann Dale.

Lady Allen Highlights Importance of Good Healthcare

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Gov’t Making it Mandatory for Fathers’ Names to Appear on Birth Certificates

The Government is preparing legislation, which will make it mandatory for fathers’ names to be placed on their children’s birth certificates. Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Christopher Tufton, who made the disclosure, said the move is aimed at promoting responsible parenting. “There are too many (birth certificates) that have “unidentified” where the father’s name is supposed to be and that...
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Medical Marijuana Integration Day at UTech May 13

The University of Technology (UTech) will host its second Medical Marijuana Integration Day on Friday, May 13, beginning at 9:00 a.m. Minister of Energy, Science and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, is expected to deliver the keynote address, while presentations will be made by representatives of UTech, and local and international researchers. In an interview with JIS News, Programmes...
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Health & Wellness

Lupus Foundation Opens Learning Centre

As part of efforts to bring about more awareness of lupus, a disease which affects Jamaicans of  all ages, the Lupus Foundation of Jamaica opened its new office and learning centre in New Kingston on May 10. Persons suffering from the disease can visit the centre, as well as their families, to get information concerning this chronic condition. President of the...
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Jamaicans Urged to Take Personal Responsibility for Maintaining Good Health

Health Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, is encouraging Jamaicans to take personal responsibility for maintaining good health and keeping their immediate environment clean. He said this was particularly important at this time, given the threat of an outbreak posed by vector-borne diseases. “It is (also) important to remind ourselves of the implications of working towards ensuring that, not only...
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The Cornwall Regional Hospital in Montego Bay, St. James.
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Cornwall Regional Hospital Lab Closed for Repairs

The laboratory at the Cornwall Regional Hospital (CRH) in Montego Bay, St. James, is closed for repairs. A statement from the Western Regional Health Authority’s (WRHA) Board of Management advised that the ventilation system is being renovated. The laboratory is slated to be re-opened on Friday, May 13. The WRHA said the closure will affect outpatients who have tests scheduled...
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Students of the Mount Alvernia High School in Montego Bay visit the information booth at a health fair hosted by the St. James Midwives on May 5, at Sam Sharpe Square. The event was in observance of International Midwife Day.
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Hundreds Benefit From Health Fair Hosted By St. James Midwives

Hundreds of residents of St. James received free medical checks, including blood sugar and blood pressure tests, at a health fair and exposition staged by midwives of the parish. The event, held at Sam Sharpe Square, Montego Bay, on Thursday (May 5), involved collaboration with the St. James Health Department. It was part of activities to mark International Day of...
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Executive Director of the National Family Planning Board (NFPB), Dr. Denise Chevannes (second right), presents Executive Director of the Social Development Commission (SDC) Dr. Dwayne Vernon (second left), with a copy of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), which they signed on May 5, to signal their collaboration in conducting a series of islandwide public consultations on the development of Jamaica’s first Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) Policy, and revision of the National HIV/AIDS Policy. Also pictured (from left) are: Senior Medical Officer in the Ministry of Health, Dr. Nicola Skyers; and Director, Enabling Environment and Human Rights, NFPB, Devon Gabourel. The signing took place during a ceremony at the offices of the SDC in Kingston.
Health & Wellness

Gov’t to hold Public Consultations on Sexual Reproductive Health and HIV Policies

Citizens will have the opportunity to contribute to the development of Jamaica’s first Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) Policy and the revision of the National HIV/AIDS Policy through a series of islandwide public consultations. The first of 13 public discussion sessions is scheduled be held at the Christ Anglican Church Hall in Port Antonio, Portland, on Tuesday (May 10), starting...
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