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Chief Dental Officer in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dr. Irving McKenzie (second left), points to the theme for National Oral Health Month (October), at the recent media launch at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices. Others (from left) are President of the Jamaica Association of Public Dental Surgeons, Dr. Vanessa Kiffin; Pastor of the Eastwood Park New Testament Church of God, the Reverend Jennifer Brown, and President of the Jamaica Dental Association, Dr. Ajani Blake.
Chief Dental Officer in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dr. Irving McKenzie (second left), points to the theme for National Oral Health Month (October), at the recent media launch at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices. Others (from left) are President of the Jamaica Association of Public Dental Surgeons, Dr. Vanessa Kiffin; Pastor of the Eastwood Park New Testament Church of God, the Reverend Jennifer Brown, and President of the Jamaica Dental Association, Dr. Ajani Blake.

Jamaicans Urged to Manage Their Oral Health

A call has been made for more persons to manage their oral health by regular visits to dental professionals. Making the call, Chief Dental Officer in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dr. Irving McKenzie, said bad oral health practices...
Board Chairman, South East Regional Health Authority (SERHA), Wentworth Charles, addresses the Ministry of Health and Wellness’ ‘Adopt A Clinic’ ceremony on Friday (October 21), at the Rollington Town Health Centre, Kingston. The clinic is being adopted by Dr. Claude Denbow, Dr. Frank Denbow and the Guyana-Jamaica Friendship Association.
Board Chairman, South East Regional Health Authority (SERHA), Wentworth Charles, addresses the Ministry of Health and Wellness’ ‘Adopt A Clinic’ ceremony on Friday (October 21), at the Rollington Town Health Centre, Kingston. The clinic is being adopted by Dr. Claude Denbow, Dr. Frank Denbow and the Guyana-Jamaica Friendship Association.

Rollington Town Health Centre Adopted
Governor-General, His Excellency, the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, presents Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor-McKenzie with the Order of Distinction in the rank of Commander (CD) for outstanding public service in the field of health, during the National Honours and Awards presentation ceremony held at King’s House on Monday (October 17).
Governor-General, His Excellency, the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, presents Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor-McKenzie with the Order of Distinction in the rank of Commander (CD) for outstanding public service in the field of health, during the National Honours and Awards presentation ceremony held at King’s House on Monday (October 17).

Healthcare Workers Receive National Awards
Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., said the local observance of World Food Day (October 20), will centre around a National Ceremony and Exhibition at the Vere Technical High School in Hayes, Clarendon.
Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., said the local observance of World Food Day (October 20), will centre around a National Ceremony and Exhibition at the Vere Technical High School in Hayes, Clarendon.

World Food Day to Focus on People Who Cannot Afford A Healthy Diet
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (centre), is shown medical equipment and supplies, donated to support the Government for Jamaica’s COVID-19 response, by Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Advisor, Emergency Preparedness and Response, Dr. Marion Bullock DuCasse. The supplies, valued at approximately $11.94 million (US$78,694.67), were provided by the United States (US) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the PAHO/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO). They were formally handed over to Dr. Tufton during a brief presentation ceremony at the PAHO/WHO Country Office, University of the West Indies (UWI) Mona Campus, St. Andrew, on Thursday (October 13). Others (from left) are PAHO/WHO Representative for Jamaica, Bermuda and the Cayman Islands, Ian Stein; US CDC Country Director for Jamaica and the Caribbean Regional Programme, Dr. Emily Kainne Dokubo; and Senior Medical Officer, Bustamante Hospital for Children, Dr. Michelle-Ann Richards-Dawson.
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (centre), is shown medical equipment and supplies, donated to support the Government for Jamaica’s COVID-19 response, by Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Advisor, Emergency Preparedness and Response, Dr. Marion Bullock DuCasse. The supplies, valued at approximately $11.94 million (US$78,694.67), were provided by the United States (US) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the PAHO/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO). They were formally handed over to Dr. Tufton during a brief presentation ceremony at the PAHO/WHO Country Office, University of the West Indies (UWI) Mona Campus, St. Andrew, on Thursday (October 13). Others (from left) are PAHO/WHO Representative for Jamaica, Bermuda and the Cayman Islands, Ian Stein; US CDC Country Director for Jamaica and the Caribbean Regional Programme, Dr. Emily Kainne Dokubo; and Senior Medical Officer, Bustamante Hospital for Children, Dr. Michelle-Ann Richards-Dawson.

PHOTOS: GOJ Receives Medical Equipment and Supplies

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Jamaica, Cuba to Renew Technical Cooperation Agreements

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State Minister in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn addressing stakeholders at the recent Jamaica Moves in Communities National Stakeholder Forum. The event was held at the Altamont Court Hotel, Kingston.
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Jamaica Moves in Communities Revitalised

The Ministry of Health and Wellness is renewing its Jamaica Moves in Communities initiative as part of the ongoing thrust to curtail the prevalence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) among Jamaicans. The initiative focuses on promoting the consumption of healthy foods, regular physical activity, and preventive health management at the community level. It is an offshoot of the Jamaica Moves campaign,...
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Public Procurement Officer in the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, Orlando Heslop (right), hands a brochure to Palmers Cross resident, Hilda Reed, during the Government Mobile Services Fair held recently at the St Gabriel’s Anglican Church in May Pen, Clarendon. The event formed part of activities to celebrate National Customer Service Week (NCSW) 2022 and Service Excellence. Persons were able to apply for their passports, birth certificates and public passenger vehicle (PPV) licences. They also benefited from free blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol and eye checks.
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PHOTOS: Gov’t Mobile Services Fair in Clarendon

Public Procurement Officer in the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, Orlando Heslop (right), hands a brochure to Palmers Cross resident, Hilda Reed, during the Government Mobile Services Fair held recently at the St Gabriel’s Anglican Church in May Pen, Clarendon. The event formed part of activities to celebrate National Customer Service Week (NCSW) 2022 and Service Excellence. Persons...
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Custos of St James, Bishop Conrad Pitkin (left) cuts the ribbon to officially open a two-day wellness village at the Harmony Beach Park in Montego Bay, St James, on March 10. He is joined by Regional Psychiatrist with the Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA), Dr. Lisabeth Crossman (centre) and Campus Director at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Western Jamaica Campus, Dr. Patrick Prendergast. The event is part of activities to mark Mental Health Week, which is being observed from October 9-17.
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Collaboration Needed to End Stigma Around Mental Illness

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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right), applauds following the unveiling of the wellness bench during the launch of the #DoYourShare campaign at the Convent of Mercy Academy, South Camp Road, Kingston, on October 10. Others participating (from left) are Deputy Representative, UNICEF, Vicente Teran; PAHO/WHO Representative, Jamaica, Bermuda and the Cayman Islands, Ian Stein; Government Senator, Dr. Sapphire Longmore; Principal, Convent of Mercy Academy, Kali McMorris; Mental Health Advocate, Simone Clarke-Cooper; and Director, Child and Adolescent Mental Health, Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dr. Judith Leiba; and students at the institution.
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Campaign to Promote Expansion of Safe Spaces to Support Mental Health Unveiled

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