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Lupus Foundation Stages Free Health Fair at Emancipation Park

Today (May 10) is World Lupus Day and the Lupus Foundation of Jamaica (LFJ) is marking the occasion with a free health fair at Emancipation Park in New Kingston from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Various medical checks and health...

Regional Dental Auxiliary Coordinator at the South East Regional Health Authority (SERHA), Sharon Headman (second right), points to the range of dental items provided to the Spanish Town Hospital’s Paediatric Ward on Monday (May 8) in recognition of Dental Auxiliaries Week from May 7 to 12. Looking on (from left) are Coordinator of the Paediatric Ward, Noreen Roberts; Senior Nurse Manager, Bridget Warmington; Parish Dental Auxiliary Coordinator for St. Catherine, Tamara Seaton-Warren and Hospital Administrator, Spanish Town Hospital, Veta McDermott.

PHOTOS: SERHA Hands Over Dental Supplies to Spanish Town Hospital

WHO ends COVID-19 global emergency – Health Ministry urges J’cans to remain vigilant

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (right), greets Assistant General Manager of GK General Insurance Company Limited, Jordon Tait, at a ceremony to handover a cheque to the company, for the provision of farmer insurance. The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries has committed to give its full support to the first 1,000 farmers (700 males and 300 females) and youths below the age of 29, who signed up with GK Weather Protect Policy. The ceremony was held at the Ministry’s offices in Kingston on May 4.

PHOTOS: Agriculture Ministry presents cheque to GK General Insurance Company Limited

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, makes his contribution to the 2023/2024 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives, on May 3.

Rehabilitation Project at KPH in Completion Phase

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, making his contribution to the 2023/24 Sectoral debate in the House of Representatives on May 3.

3 years ago Health & WellnessSectoral Debate 2023/24

Government Establishes More Than 2,000 Permanent Posts for Doctors

The Government has established more than 2,000 permanent posts for doctors within the public health system. Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, made the disclosure during his contribution to the 2023/24 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives, on May 3. This is being supported by the recent compensation review processes, as well as forward planning...

3 years ago Health & WellnessSectoral Debate 2023/24

500,000 Health Screenings Targeted Under #Knowyournumbers

The Ministry of Health and Wellness is looking to provide 500,000 health screenings during the 2023/2024 financial year, under an initiative aimed at encouraging Jamaicans to do regular health checks to reduce premature death. Portfolio Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, who announced the #KnowYourNumbers initiative in his Sectoral Debate presentation on Wednesday (May 4), said it is a practical...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, makes his contribution to the 2023/24 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives, on May 3.

3 years ago Health & WellnessSectoral Debate 2023/24

Health Ministry Launches Tender for Leasing of Equipment

The Ministry of Health and Wellness has launched a tender process for the lease of 49 pieces of equipment to include MRI, CT and ultrasound machines. The tender will require the management and maintenance under a capital lease agreement for nine CT Scan machines, and four MRI machines as well as 36 fixed and mobile ultrasound units. “This will be...

3 years ago Health & WellnessSectoral Debate 2023/24

Over 950 Surgeries Completed Under Code Care

Over 950 surgeries have been completed under the Ministry of Health and Wellness’ Code Care Project. Portfolio Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, made the disclosure during his contribution to the 2023/24 Sectoral debate in the House of Representatives on May 3. “With only 50 per cent of our surgery target met, we will continue Code Care this year, with...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left), greets double amputee and pineapple farmer from Clarendon, Andrew Nelson (right), following the sitting of the House of Representatives on May 3. Mr. Nelson is the first person with a disability to be measured to receive prostheses under the ‘A Prosthetic Partnership Programme for Persons with Disabilities in Jamaica’. The Ministry of Health and Wellness is partnering with the Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD) on the initiative. Through the collaboration, the Ministry will make $50 million available to provide qualified persons with properly fitted prostheses, enabling them to return to optimal productivity and social participation.

3 years ago Health & WellnessSectoral Debate 2023/24

Dr. Tufton Announces Programmes to Provide Prostheses, Dentures, and Eyecare

The Government is undertaking three multimillion-dollar programmes to provide persons with limb replacement, dentures, and vision-saving services, including surgeries. Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, announced the initiatives during his contribution to the 2023/24 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Wednesday (May 3). He said that a sum of $50 million will be made...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left), speaks with double amputee and pineapple farmer from Clarendon, Andrew Nelson (right), following the sitting of the House of Representatives on May 3. Mr. Nelson is the first person with a disability to be measured to receive prostheses under the ‘A Prosthetic Partnership Programme for Persons with Disabilities in Jamaica’. The Ministry of Health and Wellness is partnering with the Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD) on the initiative, through which $50 million will be allocated to provide qualified persons with properly fitted prostheses, enabling them to return to optimal productivity and social participation.

3 years ago Health & Wellness

PHOTOS: Farmer and Amputee, Andrew Nelson Engages with Ministers at Gordon House

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left), speaks with double amputee and pineapple farmer from Clarendon, Andrew Nelson (right), following the sitting of the House of Representatives on May 3. Mr. Nelson is the first person with a disability to be measured to receive prostheses under the ‘A Prosthetic Partnership Programme for Persons with Disabilities in...

3 years ago Health & WellnessSectoral Debate 2023/24

Government Establishes More Than 2,000 Permanent Posts for Doctors

The Government has established over 2,000 permanent posts for doctors within the public health system. Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, made the disclosure during his contribution to the 2023/24 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives, on May 3. This is being supported by the recent compensation review processes, as well as forward planning to...