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Medical Officer of Health for St. Ann, Dr. Tamika Henry
Medical Officer of Health for St. Ann, Dr. Tamika Henry

Multipronged Approach in St. Ann to Tackle Dengue

The St. Ann Health Department has adopted a multipronged approach in the fight against dengue fever as the parish reports an increase in suspected cases of the mosquito-borne disease. Addressing the monthly meeting of the St. Ann Municipal Corporation on...
Doctors walking down hospital staircase
Doctors walking down hospital staircase

Medical Council of Jamaica Announces More CME Hours for Doctors
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, speaks during a press conference on Wednesday (September 13) at the Ministry’s offices in Kingston.
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, speaks during a press conference on Wednesday (September 13) at the Ministry’s offices in Kingston.

Health Ministry Intensifies Efforts to Prevent Dengue Outbreak
Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses the official ceremony for the adoption of the Golden Spring Health Centre in St. Andrew, on September 8. The centre has been adopted by the Watson Family RalRosa Foundation for a period of three years under the Ministry’s ‘Adopt-A-Clinic’ programme.
Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses the official ceremony for the adoption of the Golden Spring Health Centre in St. Andrew, on September 8. The centre has been adopted by the Watson Family RalRosa Foundation for a period of three years under the Ministry’s ‘Adopt-A-Clinic’ programme.

Significant Role of Primary Health Centres in NCD Screening Highlighted
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (fourth left), with (from left) Parish Manager, St. Elizabeth Health Services, Sean Brissett; Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Black River Hospital, Diana Brown-Miller; Acting Regional Director, Southern Regional Health Authority, Herschel Ismail; Health Specialist, United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), Novia Condell; Assistant Nutritionist, St. Elizabeth Health Department, Tracia Gayle; Director, Health Promotion and Protection, Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dr. Simone Spence; and Consultant Pediatrician, Dr. Aggrey Sajabi. They were attending the hospital’s recent baby friendly certification ceremony.
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (fourth left), with (from left) Parish Manager, St. Elizabeth Health Services, Sean Brissett; Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Black River Hospital, Diana Brown-Miller; Acting Regional Director, Southern Regional Health Authority, Herschel Ismail; Health Specialist, United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), Novia Condell; Assistant Nutritionist, St. Elizabeth Health Department, Tracia Gayle; Director, Health Promotion and Protection, Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dr. Simone Spence; and Consultant Pediatrician, Dr. Aggrey Sajabi. They were attending the hospital’s recent baby friendly certification ceremony.

Importance of Jamaica’s ‘Baby-Friendly’ Hospital Designations Highlighted

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Resident of Olympic Gardens, Elizabeth Reid (left) is having her blood pressure checked by practical nurse, Althea Brown, at a medical camp staged by the Indian High Commission at the Olympic Gardens Civic Centre in St. Andrew West Central on Sunday (Sept. 10).
Foreign AffairsHealth & Wellness

St. Andrew West Central Residents Receive Free Health Checks

Approximately 500 residents, including students, from communities in St. Andrew West Central, benefited from free health services at a medical camp held at the Olympic Gardens Civic Centre on Sunday (Sept. 10). The services provided included general health and dental checks, blood pressure, diabetes and HIV tests, along with the provision of medications. The medical camp was hosted by the...
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A youngster climbs a wall as part of an obstacle course race during a ‘Sweat Fest’ at the University of Technology (UTech) campus in St. Andrew on Saturday (Sept. 9). The event was part of the Ministry of Health and Wellness’ Weekend of Wellness (WOW)’ to mark Caribbean Wellness Day on Friday (Sept. 8).
Health & Wellness

PHOTOS: Ministry of Health’s ‘Sweat Fest’

A youngster climbs a wall as part of an obstacle course race during a ‘Sweat Fest’ at the University of Technology (UTech) campus in St. Andrew on Saturday (Sept. 9). The event was part of the Ministry of Health and Wellness’ Weekend of Wellness (WOW)’ to mark Caribbean Wellness Day on Friday (Sept. 8).
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right), is pictured with Directors of the Watson Family RalRosa Foundation (from left) Kim Watson, Dr. Jacqueline Watson, and Richard Watson with son Edgar. Occasion was the official ceremony for the adoption of the Golden Spring Health Centre in St. Andrew on September 8. The facility has been adopted by the Foundation for a period of three years under the Ministry’s Adopt-A-Clinic Programme.
Health & WellnessYouth

47 Clinics Adopted, $200 Million in Support Pledged

The Golden Spring Health Centre in St. Andrew has become the 47th facility sponsored under the Ministry of Health and Wellness’ Adopt-A-Clinic Programme, as the initiative nears the midpoint of its adoption goal. A total of 100 health centres across the island are being targeted for support under the programme, which was launched in 2017. “We are at 47 and...
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, demonstrates his physical fitness during a Caribbean Wellness Day event on Friday (September 8), at the VMBS grounds on Knutsford Boulevard in New Kingston.
Health & Wellness

Ministry of Health Stages Weekend of Wellness

Jamaica is celebrating Caribbean Wellness Day 2023 with a ‘Weekend of Wellness (WOW),’ involving free health checks, invigorating workout sessions, concert and nutritious food. Activities kicked off on Friday (September 8) with a ‘Vitality Fest’ on Knutsford Boulevard in New Kingston, where members of the public received blood sugar, cholesterol, and Body Mass Index (BMI) checks. Persons also engaged in...
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses the opening session for the 15th annual World Suicide Prevention Day Seminar at the Terra Nova All Suite Hotel in St. Andrew on Friday (September 8). The seminar was organised by Choose Life International (CLI).
Health & Wellness

Gov’t Continues to Implement Strategies Promoting Mental Wellness

The Ministry of Health and Wellness continues to implement several strategies that promote sound mental wellbeing and address the needs of persons requiring support. Portfolio Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, highlighted this while delivering remarks during the opening session for the 15th annual World Suicide Prevention Day Seminar at the Terra Nova All Suite Hotel in St. Andrew on...
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Health & Wellness

National Chest Hospital Telephone Lines are Temporarily Down

The South East Regional Health Authority is advising the public that the telephone lines at the National Chest Hospital (NCH) are temporarily down. Our service provider is aware of the situation and is working to resolve same, as quickly as possible. In the interim, members of the public may contact NCH at 876-633-3709 or visit our website www.serha.gov.jm for information....
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