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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses residents during the ‘Know Your Numbers’ road show in Mandeville, Manchester on Friday (March 22).
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses residents during the ‘Know Your Numbers’ road show in Mandeville, Manchester on Friday (March 22).

‘Know Your Numbers’ Road Tour Helping to Save Lives

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says the ‘Know Your Numbers’ road tour has been successful in detecting life-threatening diseases or persons at-risk for these conditions. He said some 25 per cent of those screened have...
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (centre), along with ‘Better For You’ campaign ambassador, Kimberly Nain (left) and Director, Health Promotion and Protection, Dr. Simone Spence, has a taste of a vegan burger at the ‘Better For You’ campaign media relaunch event held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on March 21.
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (centre), along with ‘Better For You’ campaign ambassador, Kimberly Nain (left) and Director, Health Promotion and Protection, Dr. Simone Spence, has a taste of a vegan burger at the ‘Better For You’ campaign media relaunch event held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on March 21.

PHOTOS: Better For You Campaign Media Relaunch
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
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

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