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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon Christopher Tufton (second left), addresses patients at the Noel Holmes Hospital in Lucea, Hanover, during a tour of the facility on July 20. He is joined (from left) by the hospital’s Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Roan Grant; Director of Nursing Services at the facility, Gracia Davis-Brown and Parish Manager, Hanover Public Health Services, Aldwayne Beckford.
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon Christopher Tufton (second left), addresses patients at the Noel Holmes Hospital in Lucea, Hanover, during a tour of the facility on July 20. He is joined (from left) by the hospital’s Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Roan Grant; Director of Nursing Services at the facility, Gracia Davis-Brown and Parish Manager, Hanover Public Health Services, Aldwayne Beckford.

Call Centre to Handle Public Health Queries

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon Christopher Tufton, has announced plans to employ the services of a call centre dedicated to handling complaints and queries from the public about the public health sector. In making the disclosure at...
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left), speaks with Clinical Coordinator at the Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA), Dr. Delroy Fray, during a tour of the Noel Holmes Hospital in Hanover, Lucea on Thursday (July 20).
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left), speaks with Clinical Coordinator at the Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA), Dr. Delroy Fray, during a tour of the Noel Holmes Hospital in Hanover, Lucea on Thursday (July 20).

Four Specialist Clinics at Noel Holmes Hospital
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, responds to a question during the recent post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House in St. Andrew.
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, responds to a question during the recent post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House in St. Andrew.

Additional Beds for Spanish Town and Bustamante Hospitals
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, provides an update on developments in the health sector during the Wednesday (July 19) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House in St. Andrew.
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, provides an update on developments in the health sector during the Wednesday (July 19) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House in St. Andrew.

Victoria Jubilee Hospital to Get Ventilators
Director of Nursing Services at Bustamante Hospital for Children, Beverley Senior Berry (front, second right), receives a symbolic presentation of gift baskets and other products from National Baking Company Brand Manager, Marsha-Lee Stewart (front, second left), at the hospital on Wednesday (July 19). The presentation was in celebration of National Nurses’ Week and Healthcare Workers’ Appreciation Month. Sharing in the moment are National Baking Company Brand Manager, Crystal Blackwood (left); Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Bustamante Hospital for Children, Dwayne Francis (centre) and Nurse Michelle Finnikin-Campbell (right), while nursing staff share the moment in the background.
Director of Nursing Services at Bustamante Hospital for Children, Beverley Senior Berry (front, second right), receives a symbolic presentation of gift baskets and other products from National Baking Company Brand Manager, Marsha-Lee Stewart (front, second left), at the hospital on Wednesday (July 19). The presentation was in celebration of National Nurses’ Week and Healthcare Workers’ Appreciation Month. Sharing in the moment are National Baking Company Brand Manager, Crystal Blackwood (left); Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Bustamante Hospital for Children, Dwayne Francis (centre) and Nurse Michelle Finnikin-Campbell (right), while nursing staff share the moment in the background.

Bustamante Hospital Nursing Staff Feted

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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon Christopher Tufton (right), engages with prenatal patient, Octavia White, during a tour of the Noel Holmes Hospital in Lucea, Hanover, on Thursday (July 20). Sharing in the moment is Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at the hospital, Roan Grant (left).  
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Noel Holmes Hospital on a Path to Becoming Baby-Friendly Certified

Noel Holmes Hospital in Lucea, Hanover, is making significant strides towards becoming an internationally certified Baby Friendly Hospital (BFH). The announcement was made by Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon Christopher Tufton, who toured the Type C facility on Thursday (July 20) with a team of senior medical officials from the Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA). A BFH...
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St. Elizabeth Health Department Urges Safeguards Against Respiratory Illnesses

The St. Elizabeth Health Department is urging persons across the parish to remain vigilant and adhere to infection-prevention measures, particularly the use of masks in public spaces, in light of a slight increase in reported cases of respiratory illness. Addressing the monthly meeting of the St. Elizabeth Municipal Corporation in Black River on June 13, Medical Expert at the Health...
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addressing today’s (July 19) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House in St. Andrew.
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Health Ministry Monitoring Uptick In COVID-19 Cases

The Ministry of Health and Wellness is monitoring the uptick in COVID-19 cases and continues to urge persons, particularly the most vulnerable, to take the necessary precautions. “Our message continues to be if you are vulnerable, if you are in doubt, if you are concerned, to see your doctor,” said portfolio Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton. “There are infection-prevention...
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses today’s (July 19) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House in St. Andrew.
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KPH to Get New CT Scan Machine

The Government will be spending US$2 million to purchase a computerised tomography (CT) machine for the Kingston Public Hospital (KPH). The machine is expected to be delivered by September. Addressing today’s (July 19) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House in St. Andrew, Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, said Cabinet gave approval for the procurement of...
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Chief Public Health Inspector for St. Ann, Leroy Scott, addresses the monthly meeting of the St Ann Municipal Corporation, on July 13.
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St. Ann Health Dept. Steps Up Efforts to Get Rid of Mosquito Breeding Sites

The St. Ann Health Department will be taking strong action against residents who persistently allow mosquitoes to breed on their premises, particularly repeat offenders. Addressing the monthly meeting of the St. Ann Municipal Corporation on July 13, Chief Public Health Inspector for the parish, Leroy Scott, said the measure has become necessary to combat the threat of mosquito-borne diseases and...
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Farmers Urged to Get Storm-Ready

The Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) is urging farmers islandwide to make preparations to protect their properties, crops and livestock against the impact of potential storms. Jamaica is now in the second month of the Atlantic Hurricane Season, which runs from June 1 to November 30. Speaking to JIS News in a recent interview, Senior Plant Health and Food-Safety Officer...
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  Temporary Closure of Port Morant Health Centre to Facilitate Renovation

KINGSTON, Jamaica. Monday, July 10, 2023: The South East Regional Health Authority (SERHA) wishes to advise the public that the Port Morant Health Centre in St. Thomas is temporarily closed to facilitate renovation works for 8-12 weeks. During the closure, residents of St. Thomas will have access to services at the following locations: Service Location Day Curative Services Bath Health...
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