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Patrons interact with booth holders at the recent Health and Wellness Fair, organised by the Maritime Authority of Jamaica for persons in the downtown Kingston business district.
Patrons interact with booth holders at the recent Health and Wellness Fair, organised by the Maritime Authority of Jamaica for persons in the downtown Kingston business district.

MAJ Stages Health and Wellness Fair for Persons in Downtown Kingston Business District

Scores of persons in the downtown Kingston business district benefited from health screening during a recent Health and Wellness Fair, organised by the Maritime Authority of Jamaica (MAJ), in the courtyard adjacent to the entity, on Ocean Boulevard. Services offered...
Deputy Managing Director at the HEART/NSTA Trust, Dr. Cheryl McLaughlin, addresses the handover ceremony for the renovated Rio Bueno Health Centre in Trelawny, on Tuesday (March 19). The facility was upgraded by the agency as part of its National Development Project.
Deputy Managing Director at the HEART/NSTA Trust, Dr. Cheryl McLaughlin, addresses the handover ceremony for the renovated Rio Bueno Health Centre in Trelawny, on Tuesday (March 19). The facility was upgraded by the agency as part of its National Development Project.

HEART/NSTA Trust Hands Over Renovated Rio Bueno Health Centre
Students at St. Catherine High School listen attentively while Acting Special Projects Manager, Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Charnele Henry (second right), shares information about the agency and the JIS publications on display. Looking on is Special Projects Officer, JIS, Romona Geohaghan (seated left). Students and adults visited the JIS booth to receive information on healthy eating, citizen rights, breast cancer, road safety, and other subject matters at the school’s health fair on Friday, March 15. Visitors to the booth were also able to interact with Writer/Producer/Presenter, JIS Radio, Jayda Francis, and test their skills at voice acting.
Students at St. Catherine High School listen attentively while Acting Special Projects Manager, Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Charnele Henry (second right), shares information about the agency and the JIS publications on display. Looking on is Special Projects Officer, JIS, Romona Geohaghan (seated left). Students and adults visited the JIS booth to receive information on healthy eating, citizen rights, breast cancer, road safety, and other subject matters at the school’s health fair on Friday, March 15. Visitors to the booth were also able to interact with Writer/Producer/Presenter, JIS Radio, Jayda Francis, and test their skills at voice acting.

PHOTOS: St. Catherine High School Health Fair
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, engages with students at Immaculate Conception High School as they embrace the new wellness bench installed at the institution. Dr. Tufton visited the St. Andrew-based school on Monday (March 18) for a wellness check-in as part of the Ministry’s #DoYourShare mental wellness campaign.
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, engages with students at Immaculate Conception High School as they embrace the new wellness bench installed at the institution. Dr. Tufton visited the St. Andrew-based school on Monday (March 18) for a wellness check-in as part of the Ministry’s #DoYourShare mental wellness campaign.

PHOTOS: Wellness Check-In at Immaculate Conception High School
Director of Health Services Planning and Integration in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dr. Naydene Williams, addresses the Jamaica National Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS) 2022 launch at the University of the West Indies Regional Headquarters in St. Andrew on Friday, March 15.
Director of Health Services Planning and Integration in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dr. Naydene Williams, addresses the Jamaica National Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS) 2022 launch at the University of the West Indies Regional Headquarters in St. Andrew on Friday, March 15.

Health Ministry Underscores Importance of Jamaica Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey Findings

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National School Moves Day to Be Celebrated April 26

The Ministry of Education and Youth, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Wellness, celebrates National School Moves Day on Friday, April 26, under the theme ‘Live Life Moving: Every Movement Matters!’. As part of the celebrations, students at the primary and secondary levels are being encouraged to enter a ‘Flex and Flow’ song and dance competition. A bulletin...
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (centre), presents a knapsack to little Savannah Wright (right) for her participation in the St. Thomas instalment of the Ministry’s ‘Know Your Numbers’ tour. The event was held at the Rudloph Elder Park in Morant Bay on Thursday (March 14).
Health & Wellness

Impressive Turnout for Morant Bay ‘Know Your Numbers’ Tour

St. Thomas residents were out in their numbers on Thursday (March 14) for the parish’s instalment of the Ministry of Health and Wellness’ ‘Know Your Numbers’ campaign. The event was held at the Rudolph Elder Park in Morant Bay and gave the attendees an opportunity to check their blood pressure, blood sugar, body mass index and cholesterol levels, and access...
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton.
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Health Minister Emphasises Importance of Adequate Rest

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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 (March 14).
Health & Wellness

Citizens Urged to Destroy Mosquito Breeding Sites

As the St. Elizabeth Health Service continues to tackle the spread of dengue fever, citizens have been urged to destroy mosquito breeding sites. Speaking at the St. Elizabeth Municipal Corporation’s monthly meeting in Black River on Thursday (March 14), Medical Officer of Health, St. Elizabeth Health Department, Dr. Tonia Dawkins-Beharie, said since the outbreak of the mosquito-borne illness in September...
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Regional Physical Activity Specialist, Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA), Orane Gardner, leads a beach exercise session with the Hopewell Senior Citizens Support Group in Hanover.
Health & Wellness

WRHA Promoting Physical Activity among Residents

The Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA) is taking proactive steps to promote healthy lifestyle among residents in western Jamaica through its strengthened ‘Jamaica Moves’ programme. The initiative, which encourages individuals to incorporate regular exercise into their daily routine, is seen as a critical part of the region's efforts to combat non-communicable diseases (NCD) and improve overall wellness among citizens in...
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Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, makes a point as he opens the 2024/25 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday, March 12.
Budget 2024/2025Finance & Public ServiceHealth & Wellness

$19.7 Billion Allocated for the Provision of Pharmaceutical and Medical Supplies

A total of $19.7 billion has been allocated for the provision of pharmaceutical and medical supplies in the 2024/25 fiscal year. Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, made the disclosure as he opened the 2024/25 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on March 12. Dr. Clarke informed that there has been an increase...
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