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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.
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.

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

CAPD to Host Event to Empower and Support Students May 30
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right), and Member of Parliament for St. Catherine Eastern, Denise Daley (second right), cut the ribbon for the official opening of the upgraded waiting area at the Spanish Town Hospital in St. Catherine on Wednesday, May 15.
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right), and Member of Parliament for St. Catherine Eastern, Denise Daley (second right), cut the ribbon for the official opening of the upgraded waiting area at the Spanish Town Hospital in St. Catherine on Wednesday, May 15.

Several Facilities Improved at Spanish Town Hospital
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses Wednesday’s (May 15) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses Wednesday’s (May 15) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.

Health Ministry to Offer Scholarships in Memory of Dr. Barry Wint
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.
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

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Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness, addresses a charity function in New York City, on May 11.
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Day Proclaimed for ISSA Trust Foundation in New York

Mayor of New York City, Eric Adams, issued a Proclamation declaring May 11 as the Issa Trust Foundation’s Day in the Big Apple, which was a fitting prelude to another successful charity event. Dubbed ‘For the Children Gala’, the event was held to raise funds to assist in the construction of the Mary Issa Paediatric and Adolescent Health Centre in...
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Young Indian woman drinking water from a glass
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Jamaicans Urged to Reduce Heat Exposure

The Ministry of Health & Wellness is reminding the public that excessive heat stress is harmful to health and is potentially fatal. Typically, heat-related illnesses can range from mild conditions such as a rash or cramps to serious and potentially life-threatening conditions such as heatstroke. In order to prevent illness associated with the heat, members of the public are encouraged...
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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.
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Jamaica Discontinued Administering the AstraZeneca Covid-19 Vaccine in July 2022 – CMO

Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor-McKenzie, has advised that Jamaica discontinued use of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine in July 2022. An application for its withdrawal globally took effect on May 7, and prior to that, the pharmaceutical company manufacturing the vaccine admitted in court documents that, in rare cases, it can cause blood clots. Addressing concerns during Wednesday’s (May...
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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 (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...
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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.
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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...
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