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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left), ‘adjudicates’ in a ‘dance-off’ involving Councillor for the Rocky Point Division in Clarendon, Winston Maragh (right), and two residents of the parish capital, May Pen, during the Health Ministry’s #KnowYourNumbers campaign roadshow on Friday (May 17). The event was held at Bargain Village Plaza in May Pen.

Jamaicans Buying into Health Ministry’s #KnowYourNumbers Campaign – Dr. Tufton

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says Jamaicans are buying into the Ministry’s #KnowYourNumbers campaign, which encourages persons to monitor key indicators such as blood sugar, pressure and cholesterol levels, and body mass index, among other...

Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness, addresses a charity function in New York City, on May 11.

Day Proclaimed for ISSA Trust Foundation in New York

Young Indian woman drinking water from a glass

Jamaicans Urged to Reduce Heat Exposure

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, listens as Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor-McKenzie, addresses Wednesday’s (May 15) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.

Jamaica Discontinued Administering the AstraZeneca Covid-19 Vaccine in July 2022 – CMO

Manager, Health Systems Strengthening Programme, Ministry of Health and Wellness, Orrett Clarke, addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank, on May 14.

Electronic Health Records System in Operation at Spanish Town Hospital

Medical Officer of Health, St. Elizabeth Health Services, Dr. Tonia Dawkins-Beharie, speaks at the monthly meeting of the St. Elizabeth Municipal Corporation in Black River, on Thursday (May 9).

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Reduction of Mosquito Breeding Sites in St. Elizabeth

The fight against mosquito-borne illnesses in St. Elizabeth is showing promising signs, with the Aedes index, a key measure of mosquito breeding, hitting its lowest point this year. Medical Officer of Health for St. Elizabeth Health Services, Dr. Tonia Dawkins-Beharie, said the Aedes index is now at 8.7 per cent, a significant drop from previous levels. "This is the lowest...

President of the Paediatric Association of Jamaica, Dr. Curtis Pyrce, speaking at the National Child Month Church Service, held recently at the Saxthorpe Methodist Church on Constant Spring Road.

2 years ago EducationHealth & WellnessYouth

5K Run to Support Children on the Autism Spectrum

Jamaicans are being invited to participate in the Paediatric Association of Jamaica 5K Run, which is scheduled to take place on Sunday, June 23. President of the Association, Dr. Curtis Pryce said the aim is to raise funds to support children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). He made the remarks at the national child month church service held at the...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left), engages in light 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. The occasion was the screening of a 30-minute documentary titled ‘Dying Young: Lifestyle Choices and the NCD Crisis’, highlighting the impact of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), at Courtleigh Auditorium in Kingston on Wednesday (May 8).

2 years ago Health & Wellness

PHOTOS: Screening of 30-Minute Docu-Feature on NCDs

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses the Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) certification ceremony for the St. Ann’s Bay Hospital in St. Ann, on Wednesday, May 8.

2 years ago Health & Wellness

St. Ann’s Bay Hospital Certified Baby Friendly

The St. Ann’s Bay Hospital, in St. Ann, celebrated a significant milestone on May 8, as it received certification from the Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI). This initiative, promoted by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), aims to protect, promote, and support breastfeeding to ensure the health and well-being of mothers and their babies....

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton.

2 years ago CabinetHealth & Wellness

New Primary Healthcare Model Coming

Cabinet has approved a new primary healthcare model that will include interventions to support heathy lifestyle and disease prevention and provide more treatment services at health centres. Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, in providing details during his contribution to the Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 7, said the model will see...

2 years ago Health & Wellness

$1-Billion Programme to Enhance the Look of Selected Health Centres

The Government is embarking on a $1-billion programme called ‘Operation Refresh’ over the next 18 months to enhance the look, feel and utility of selected health centres across the country. Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, made the disclosure during his contribution to the 2024/25 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives, on Tuesday (May 7)....

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, making his contribution to the 2024/25 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 7.

2 years ago Health & Wellness

Gov’t Announces $2.5-Billion Scholarship to Train Health Sector Professionals

The Government has announced a $2.5-billion scholarship fund for the training of more professionals in the health sector. Making his contribution to the 2024/25 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 7, Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, said the Dr. Barry Wint Memorial Scholarship and Development Fund will be offered over five years...