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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (centre), engages in a stress-relief exercise with students of Denham Town High School in Kingston on Tuesday (June 6) as part of the Ministry’s School Mental Health Literacy Programme. Joining in the activity is Guidance Counsellor of the school, Dawn Scott-Turner (third left).
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (centre), engages in a stress-relief exercise with students of Denham Town High School in Kingston on Tuesday (June 6) as part of the Ministry’s School Mental Health Literacy Programme. Joining in the activity is Guidance Counsellor of the school, Dawn Scott-Turner (third left).

Dr. Tufton Conducts ‘Wellness Check-In’ at Denham Town High School

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, visited with students at Denham Town High School on Tuesday (June 6), where he offered positive tips and advice to boost their confidence, reduce stress and strengthen their mental health....
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (centre), plants a Poor Man’s Orchid sapling, during the National Health Fund (NHF) Tree-Planting Initiative launch ceremony at the Drug Serv Greater Portmore Health Centre in St. Catherine, on June 6. Assisting (from left) are NHF Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Everton Anderson and Conservator of Forests and Forestry Department CEO, Ainsley Henry. The NHF is coordinating the planting of 20,000 trees islandwide as part of celebrations marking its 20th anniversary, under the theme ‘Reigniting the Health Financing Agenda’. This initiative is part of the NHF’s Corporate Social Responsibility to promote environmental sustainability and underscores its commitment to a greener future for succeeding generations.
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (centre), plants a Poor Man’s Orchid sapling, during the National Health Fund (NHF) Tree-Planting Initiative launch ceremony at the Drug Serv Greater Portmore Health Centre in St. Catherine, on June 6. Assisting (from left) are NHF Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Everton Anderson and Conservator of Forests and Forestry Department CEO, Ainsley Henry. The NHF is coordinating the planting of 20,000 trees islandwide as part of celebrations marking its 20th anniversary, under the theme ‘Reigniting the Health Financing Agenda’. This initiative is part of the NHF’s Corporate Social Responsibility to promote environmental sustainability and underscores its commitment to a greener future for succeeding generations.

PHOTOS: Minister Samuda Participates in NHF’s 20th Anniversary Tree-Planting Initiative
Wife of the Governor-General, Her Excellency, the Most Hon. Lady Allen (third right), examines products being displayed by Facey Pharmaceutical during a health fair and open day at the Bustamante Hospital for Children on May 31, to commemorate the institution’s 60th anniversary. Looking on (from left) are Facey Pharmaceutical Sales Ambassador, Olivia Pyne; the Hospital’s Senior Medical Officer (SMO), Dr. Michelle-Ann Richards Dawson, and ENT Consultant, Dr. Marsha James.
Wife of the Governor-General, Her Excellency, the Most Hon. Lady Allen (third right), examines products being displayed by Facey Pharmaceutical during a health fair and open day at the Bustamante Hospital for Children on May 31, to commemorate the institution’s 60th anniversary. Looking on (from left) are Facey Pharmaceutical Sales Ambassador, Olivia Pyne; the Hospital’s Senior Medical Officer (SMO), Dr. Michelle-Ann Richards Dawson, and ENT Consultant, Dr. Marsha James.

PHOTOS: Lady Allen Attends Health Fair and Open Day at Bustamante Hospital for Children
Assistant Chief Education Officer, Ministry of Education and Youth, Kennedy Davison (right), communicates by sign language with student at Lister Mair/Gilby High School for the Deaf, Sapphire Ennis, during a Child Conversation session with special needs students held at the institution in St. Andrew on Wednesday (May 31). The session formed part of the Ministry’s activities to celebrate Child Month in May, under the theme ‘Children Need our Love and Protection…Get Involved’.
Assistant Chief Education Officer, Ministry of Education and Youth, Kennedy Davison (right), communicates by sign language with student at Lister Mair/Gilby High School for the Deaf, Sapphire Ennis, during a Child Conversation session with special needs students held at the institution in St. Andrew on Wednesday (May 31). The session formed part of the Ministry’s activities to celebrate Child Month in May, under the theme ‘Children Need our Love and Protection…Get Involved’.

PHOTOS: Conversations with Special Needs Students
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses the recent Commonwealth Health Ministers Meeting in Geneva, Switzerland.
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses the recent Commonwealth Health Ministers Meeting in Geneva, Switzerland.

Importance of Partnerships During Health Emergencies Emphasised

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Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor-McKenzie (right), along with member of the Ministry of Health and Wellness Emergency Management team, Shirley Marshal Davis, engages in a physical activity during yesterday’s (June 1) Caribbean Nutrition Day, held at the St. William Grant Park in downtown Kingston.
Health & Wellness

Renewed Calls for Persons to Eat Healthy Foods

There are renewed calls for the population to eat healthy foods for sustainable health and well-being and to pay careful attention to labels on food packages. Leading the charge at the Caribbean Nutrition Day, held at the St. William Grant Park in downtown Kingston on June 1, Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor-McKenzie said with the prevalence of non-communicable...
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Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Paulette Spencer Smith (left), addresses the World No Tobacco Day Youth Forum on Wednesday (May 31), at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingstown. Listening (from second left) are PAHO/WHO Country Representative, Ian Stein; Executive Director, Physical Therapy Solutions, Dr. Bernadette Bryan Frankson; Executive Director, National Council on Drug Abuse (NCDA), Michael Tucker and Executive Director, Heart Foundation of Jamaica, Deborah Chen.
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PHOTOS: World No Tobacco Day Youth Forum

Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Paulette Spencer Smith (left), addresses the World No Tobacco Day Youth Forum on Wednesday (May 31), at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingstown. Listening (from second left) are PAHO/WHO Country Representative, Ian Stein; Executive Director, Physical Therapy Solutions, Dr. Bernadette Bryan Frankson; Executive Director, National Council on Drug Abuse...
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Health & Wellness

NCDA Launches Anti-Vaping Campaign in Westmoreland

The National Council on Drug Abuse (NCDA) has launched an Anti-Vaping Campaign in Westmoreland, to help combat the increased use of electronic cigarettes among youth in the parish. The initiative, which began with a public education session on Monday (May 29) at the Westmoreland Justice Centre in Savanna-la-Mar, is expected to last for between six months and a year. It...
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton.
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Health Minister Cautions Youth Against E-Cigarette Use

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, is urging increased awareness and action among the youth in resisting the harmful long-term health effects of the use of e-cigarettes and vaping. In his message at the World No Tobacco Day Youth Forum at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Wednesday (May 31), Minister Tufton highlighted the...
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Head of the Department of Community Health and Psychiatry, University of the West Indies (UWI) Mona, Professor Wendel Abel, addresses the Child Protection and Family Services Agency’s (CPFSA) mental health lecture at the UWI Regional Headquarters in St. Andrew on May 31. The lecture provided therapeutic interventions in response to children in State care who are experiencing childhood trauma. The aim is to build the capacity of participating children officers, enabling them to be more accurately diagnose and treat children with complex behavioural issues.
Health & Wellness

PHOTOS: CPFSA Mental Health Lecture

Head of the Department of Community Health and Psychiatry, University of the West Indies (UWI) Mona, Professor Wendel Abel, addresses the Child Protection and Family Services Agency’s (CPFSA) mental health lecture at the UWI Regional Headquarters in St. Andrew on May 31. The lecture provided therapeutic interventions in response to children in State care who are experiencing childhood trauma. The...
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Director of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dr. Kevin Goulbourne (centre), engages grade-nine students, Samoya Graham (left) and Oreanna Morris (right) of Merlene Ottey High School in Hanover, during a child and adolescent mental health playday, held at Harmony Beach Park in Montego Bay, St. James, on Tuesday, May 30.
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Students in the West Benefit from Mental Health Playday

Students from several institutions in western Jamaica benefited from a child and adolescent mental health playday, held at Harmony Beach Park in Montego Bay, St. James, on Tuesday, May 30. The event was hosted by the Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA), in celebration of Child Month, to emphasise the positive effects of play on a child’s growth and development. Students...
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