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Head of the Department of Ophthalmology at Cornwall Regional Hospital, Dr. Charmaine Scarlett (second from right), takes local and international health stakeholders on a tour of the new state-of-the-art Ophthalmic Suite during the official opening on Wednesday (November 22).

Cornwall Regional Hospital Officially Opens Ophthalmic Suite

Cornwall Regional Hospital in St. James officially opened its new state-of-the-art Ophthalmic Suite on Wednesday (November 22), marking a major achievement in enhancing eyecare services across Western Jamaica. Head of the Department of Ophthalmology, Dr. Charmaine Scarlett, noted the transformative...

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (second left), looks on as Senior Veterinary Biochemical Analyst for the Ministry’s Veterinary Services Division, Georgette Thompson, highlights features of equipment used in the division. Others (from left) are Chief Veterinary Officer, Dr. Osbil Watson; Chief Technical Director in the Ministry, Orville Palmer; and Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)/World Health Organization (WHO) Advisor, Health, Surveillance, Disease Prevention and Control, Dr. Serene Joseph. Occasion was the Ministry’s World Anti-Microbial Awareness Week event held on November 21 at the Veterinary Services Division in Kingston.

Gov’t Taking Steps to Address Antimicrobial Resistance

Acting Chief Executive Officer, University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI), Fitzgerald Mitchell (left), along with (from second left), Nurse Manager, Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and Recovery Room, UHWI, Marsha Downer-Campbell; Representative from Medical Link Limited, Paula Walker; Board Chairman, UHWI, Wayne Chai Chong; Chief Executive Officer, Medical Link Limited, Lainsworth Walker, and Head of the ICU UHWI, Dr. Kelvin Metalor, accepts an ICU Bed donated by Medical Link Limited and the LINET Group, during a ceremony held at the institution in Kingston on Tuesday (November 21). LINET’s new premium high-end intensive care bed features a frame-based lateral tilt solution, developed to help patients recover faster and reduce physical strain on medical personnel. Together with Smart Care Solution, they contribute to more efficient medical care and reduction of administrative tasks.

PHOTOS: University Hospital Gets Intensive Care Bed

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, delivers statement to the House of Representatives on Tuesday (November 21).

Law to Be Amended to Provide Prescriptive Rights to APRNs

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left), in dialogue with Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor-McKenzie and Chief Technical Director, Policy, Planning and Development at the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Howard Lynch, at the presentation of the Ministry's new Medical Equipment Management Policy to service providers, on Tuesday, November 21, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston.

Suppliers Urged to Be More Proactive in Sourcing Critical Medical Equipment

Minister of State in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Hon. Marsha Smith (right), cuts the ribbon to open the Lara Otunla Counselling Centre, located at the Foundation for International Self Help (FISH) Clinic in Kingston, on November 15. Sharing in the ribbon-cutting exercise (from left) are Manager for the Counselling Centre, Angelica Dalrymple; and Board of Management Chair, Candice Carby.

2 years ago EducationHealth & WellnessYouth

PHOTOS: Lara Otunla Counselling Centre Opened at FISH Clinic

Minister of State in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Hon. Marsha Smith (right), cuts the ribbon to open the Lara Otunla Counselling Centre, located at the Foundation for International Self Help (FISH) Clinic in Kingston, on November 15. Sharing in the ribbon-cutting exercise (from left) are Manager for the Counselling Centre, Angelica Dalrymple; and Board of Management Chair, Candice...

2 years ago Health & WellnessPress Release

Health Advisory Following the Heavy Rains

The Ministry of Health & Wellness wishes to advise of the following precautions to take following the passage of the rain associated with Cyclone number 22: GOING OUTSIDE • Do not go outside until necessary. • Wear water boots or closed shoes when going outdoors. • Wear gloves when clearing debris or disposing of dirty water. • If you get...

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

2 years ago Health & Wellness

Transformation of Health Sector

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says Jamaica is currently experiencing a transformation of its health sector that has not been seen since 1962 or maybe at any time in its history. Dr. Tufton, who was addressing health practitioners and other stakeholders on day one of the 14th Annual National Health Research Conference, at the AC...

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill.

2 years ago CommerceHealth & WellnessIndustryInvestment

Bills to Integrate NFPB and NCDA into Health Ministry Tabled in Senate

Two pieces of legislation that will integrate the National Family Planning Board and the National Council on Drug Abuse into the Ministry of Health and Wellness were laid before the Senate today (November 17). The National Council on Drug Abuse (Repeal) Bill 2023 and the National Family Planning Board (Repeal) Bill 2023 were piloted by Acting Leader of Government Business...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right); Parish Manager for St. Catherine Health Services, Abdon Campbell (left), and United States (US) Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency N. Nick Perry (centre), with students from the Linstead Primary School, during the official opening of a child-friendly space at the Ewarton Health Centre, in St. Catherine, on November 15.

2 years ago Foreign AffairsHealth & WellnessYouth

Child-Friendly Space Opens at Ewarton Health Centre in St. Catherine

The St. Catherine-based Ewarton Health Centre, through a multi-partnership, is now operating a child-friendly space, which is equipped to serve the mental health needs of young people, particularly those who experience trauma. This results from a collaboration among the Ministry of Health and Wellness, the Government’s initiative – Child Protection Compact (CPC), and the Government of the United States (US)....

2 years ago Health & WellnessPress Release

Health Advisory for Severe Weather Conditions

The Ministry of Health & Wellness wishes to advise of the following precautions for food and water safety, persons with chronic illnesses and pregnant women as the island experiences the inclement weather condition: Food Safety • Do not store food items with chemicals such as kerosene, bleach, detergents and insect sprays • Do not purchase/use food from tins which have...

Chargé d’Affaires, Embassy of the Republic of Korea, His Excellency Kim Jinwook, speaks with Assistant Regional Technical Director, Southeast Regional Health Authority (SERHA), Major (Ret’d) Dr. Susan Wright. Occasion was the handover of medical equipment, donated by the Republic of Korea, to the Kingston Public Hospital on Tuesday (November 14). The presentation took place at the hospital’s North Street location in Kingston.

2 years ago Foreign AffairsHealth & Wellness

KPH Gets Medical Supplies from Korea

The Kingston Public Hospital (KPH) has received a donation of medical supplies from the Government of the Republic of Korea. The items, which include a Medline excel wheelchair, a Medline roll stand with large basket, adult cuff, a hospital bed with three-function manual and mattress, were handed over at the hospital’s North Street location in Kingston on Tuesday (November 14)....