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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...

  Temporary Closure of Port Morant Health Centre to Facilitate Renovation
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (centre), in discussion with community health aide Shernette Haffenden-Williams (left), while on a tour of the upgraded Mandeville Comprehensive Health Centre in Manchester on July 13. At right is British High Commissioner to Jamaica, Her Excellency Judith Slater.
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (centre), in discussion with community health aide Shernette Haffenden-Williams (left), while on a tour of the upgraded Mandeville Comprehensive Health Centre in Manchester on July 13. At right is British High Commissioner to Jamaica, Her Excellency Judith Slater.

Mandeville Health Centre Upgraded and Retrofitted to Deal with Disasters
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (at podium), delivers the keynote address at the handover of the upgraded Mandeville Comprehensive Health Centre in Manchester, on July 13. Listening (from left) are Acting Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Representative, Dr. Serene Joseph and the Caribbean Development Bank’s Development Director (UK) for the Caribbean, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, Malcolm Geere.
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (at podium), delivers the keynote address at the handover of the upgraded Mandeville Comprehensive Health Centre in Manchester, on July 13. Listening (from left) are Acting Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Representative, Dr. Serene Joseph and the Caribbean Development Bank’s Development Director (UK) for the Caribbean, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, Malcolm Geere.

No Need to Panic – Health Minister
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (centre), looks on as Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dunstan Bryan, presents Pastor of Bethel Baptist Church, Rev. Dr. Glenroy Lalor, with a plaque during the Healthcare Workers Appreciation Month National Church Service held at the Church in Kingston on July 9. This is the second year that Healthcare Workers Appreciation Month is being recognised following the proclamation of the Governor General in 2022.
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (centre), looks on as Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dunstan Bryan, presents Pastor of Bethel Baptist Church, Rev. Dr. Glenroy Lalor, with a plaque during the Healthcare Workers Appreciation Month National Church Service held at the Church in Kingston on July 9. This is the second year that Healthcare Workers Appreciation Month is being recognised following the proclamation of the Governor General in 2022.

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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses Tuesday’s (July 11) sitting of the House of Representatives.
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Health Minister Urges Continued Adherence to COVID-19 Protocols

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, is urging Jamaicans to continue observing the COVID-19 prevention and control protocols, as the country experiences an increase in the positivity rate. “Although the COVID-19 numbers are relatively low, a continued increase in the positivity rate may result in increased numbers, including hospital numbers,” Dr. Tufton told the House of...
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Health Promotion and Education Officer of the Westmoreland Health Department, Gerald Miller.
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Persons Urged to Protect Themselves from the Heat

The Westmoreland Health Department is urging residents to take the necessary precautions to protect themselves from heat-related illnesses as the country continues to experience higher-than-normal temperatures. In an interview with JIS News, Parish Health Promotion and Education Officer, Gerald Miller, says the combination of high temperatures and prolonged sun exposure can pose serious health risks, especially for vulnerable populations such...
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President of the New Jersey-based Help Jamaica Medical Mission, Dr. Robert Clarke (second right), welcomes guests as they board the
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Help Jamaica Medical Mission Coming to Jamaica In September

After a three-year absence, the New Jersey-based Help Jamaica Medical Mission is scheduled to return to Jamaica from September 6 to 14, and will serve some seven communities in Kingston, St. Thomas, and St. Catherine. Founder and President of the Help Jamaica Medical Mission, Dr. Robert Clarke, said the organisation has been travelling to Jamaica since 2010 and has attended...
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (third left), receives a donation of Maternal Care Equipment to the Victoria Jubilee Hospital, from the Bob and Rita Marley Foundation, during a visit at the Ministry’s offices in Kingston on July 7. Others present at the handover are (from left) Representative from the Foundation, Mitzie Williams; Foundation Manager, Alicia Williams; Director, Health Services and Planning Integration at the hospital, Dr. Naydene Williams; Deputy Director of Nursing Services, Candice Thompson; Mid-Wife, Taision Lawrence-Tyrell; Senior Medical Officer, Dr. Garth McDonald; and Director of National Healthcare Enhancement Foundation, Courtney Cephas.
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PHOTOS: Bob and Rita Marley Foundation Donates Maternal Equipment

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (third left), receives a donation of Maternal Care Equipment to the Victoria Jubilee Hospital, from the Bob and Rita Marley Foundation, during a visit at the Ministry’s offices in Kingston on July 7. Others present at the handover are (from left) Representative from the Foundation, Mitzie Williams; Foundation Manager, Alicia...
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Organiser of the Miss Kitty Blood Drive, Attorney-at-Law, Khadine “Miss Kitty” Hylton addresses the recent World Blood Donor Day event held at the National Blood Transfusion Services (NBTS) on Slipe Road in Kingston.
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Persons Urged to Support “Miss Kitty” Blood Drive

Persons are being encouraged to support the Miss Kitty Blood Drive on Friday (July 7) at Itel International, 22 Chalmers Avenue, Kingston. The life-saving activity, under the theme ‘More Pints, More Life’, is organised by attorney-at-law and voluntary blood donor, Khadine “Miss Kitty” Hylton. It will be held from 8:00 a.m. to 6: 00 p.m. Miss Hylton is encouraging persons...
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left), assists in the unveiling of the Nutrition Facts Panel Media Campaign collateral, held on Wednesday (July 5) at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in St. Andrew. Director of Health Promotion and Protection in the Ministry, Dr. Simone Spence (centre) and Chairman of the Nutrition Subcommittee for the National Committee on Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs), Dr. Kwesi Marshall, look on.
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Campaign to Educate Persons About Food Nutrition Facts Launched

The Ministry of Health and Wellness has launched the Nutrition Facts Panel Media Campaign, which is aimed at helping consumers make healthier food choices. The campaign will assist persons to use the Nutrition Facts Panel on packaged foods, which provides information on serving sizes, recommended number of servings, calories, nutrients, and percentage of daily value for each nutrient in a...
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