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Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge.

Special Focus on Health and Education During Diaspora Conference

Health and education will be given special attention during the 10th Biennial Diaspora Conference at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, slated for June 16 to 19. Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando...

Health Education and Promotions Officer, Westmoreland Health Department, Gerald Miller.

Parents Urged to Keep Medications and Chemicals Out of Children’s Reach

Hands of woman reassuring her colleague.

Greater Compassion Urged for Persons Grappling with Mental Health Challenges

Senior Director, Children’s Affairs and Policy Division at the Ministry of Education and Youth, Hyacinth Blair.

Special Day to Focus on the Mental Health of Children

Poison Information Coordinator at the Caribbean Poison Information Network (CARPIN), University of Technology, Jamaica, Sherika Whitelocke-Ballingsingh.

Major Focus on Poison Prevention May 26-31

Consultant Ophthalmologist, Mandeville Regional Hospital, Dr. Gavin Henry (seated, left), with members of the visiting team who performed 627 eye surgeries at the Manchester-based institution from May 25 to 27, and representatives from the Southern Regional Health Authority. Also seated (from second left) are: Matron Sadie Allen; Cataract Camp team leader, Dr. Nitin Shah; Chairman, Mind, Body and Soul Health Ministry, Hilary Morgan, and Eye Surgeon, Dr. Vipaul Prajapati.

2 years ago Health & Wellness

Hundreds of Free Cataract Surgeries Performed at Mandeville Regional Hospital

Approximately 627 free cataract surgeries were performed on patients at the Mandeville Regional Hospital in Manchester, from May 25 to 27, through the Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA). The operations were carried out by a team of eye specialists from India under the Cataract Camp Mission 2024, which was made possible by the Florida-based Mind, Body and Soul Health Ministry...

Blood Donor Organiser at the National Blood Transfusion Service (NBTS), Odean Black (second left), and other team members from the NBTS, monitor staff of Godfrey Stewart High School in Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland, as they donate blood during a collection drive at the institution on May 22.

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Godfrey Stewart High School Community Donates Blood

The National Blood Transfusion Service (NBTS) carried out a blood drive at Godfrey Stewart High School in Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland, on May 22 as the entity continues efforts to boost blood collection to serve the needs of the health sector. Blood Donor Organiser at NBTS, Odean Black, emphasised the importance of the outreach where more than 25 persons, including students, staff...

Parish Health Promotions Manager, Westmoreland Health Department, Gerald Miller.

2 years ago Health & Wellness

Persons Urged to Stay Cool, Hydrated During The Heat

The Westmoreland Public Health Department is imploring residents to stay cool and hydrated during the current hot weather. Speaking with JIS News, Parish Health Promotions Manager, Gerald Miller, said it is important for persons to drink water to replace fluid lost during perspiration. He noted that sugary and alcoholic beverages should be avoided as much as possible as they can...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses the ceremony to officially commission three X-ray machines into service at the Kingston Public Hospital (KPH), located in downtown Kingston on Tuesday (May 21).

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KPH Gets Digital X-Ray Machines

The provision of diagnostic services at the Kingston Public Hospital (KPH) has been strengthened with the installation of three digital X-ray machines. The new units were provided under a project, valued at approximately $500 million, for the supply, installation and maintenance of X-ray equipment at four hospitals in the South East Regional Health Authority (SERHA). The others are Bustamante Hospital...

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

2 years ago Health & Wellness

Health Minister Emphasises Importance of Hypertension Awareness and Management

Hypertension or high blood pressure is a strong and reliable indicator that one’s health is at risk and needs to be urgently addressed, says Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton. In his message marking World Hypertension Day, which was observed globally on Friday, May 17, Dr. Tufton underscored the importance of persons taking high blood pressure seriously....

Consultant Anaesthesiologist and Clinical Lead on the Configuration Management Team of the Electronic Health Records (HER) System at the May Pen Hospital, Dr. Cecily Thompson, addresses a JIS Think Tank on May 14. She provided an update on the performance of the system.

2 years ago Health & Wellness

Electronic Health Records System Improves Service Delivery at May Pen Hospital

The May Pen Hospital in Clarendon is reporting success in the use of the Electronic Health Records (EHR) system, which was launched at the facility in January 2024, describing it as a “game-changer”. Speaking at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank on May 14, Consultant Anaesthesiologist at the hospital, Dr. Cecily Thompson, noted that the system has significantly improved...

A wellness bench was unveiled at an opening ceremony in June 2023.

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CAPD to Host Event to Empower and Support Students May 30

The Children’s Affairs and Policy Division (CAPD) of the Ministry of Education and Youth (MOEY), in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Wellness (MOHW), is to host a significant event in commemoration of Child Month. Titled, ‘Wellness Bench Lyme – Child Conversation’, this event aims to empower and support students aged 11 to 18 years, under the theme ‘Stand...