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Minister of State in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn (left), congratulates Mickay Martin (seated,) on the birth of her daughter at the Spanish Town Hospital on January 1. Also sharing the moment are (from second left) Acting Director of Nursing Services, Candice Thompson, Registered Nurse Midwife, Kerrian Lawes and Medical Representative, R.A. Williams Distributors Limited, Camile Slater.
Minister of State in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn (left), congratulates Mickay Martin (seated,) on the birth of her daughter at the Spanish Town Hospital on January 1. Also sharing the moment are (from second left) Acting Director of Nursing Services, Candice Thompson, Registered Nurse Midwife, Kerrian Lawes and Medical Representative, R.A. Williams Distributors Limited, Camile Slater.

PHOTOS: Hon. Juliet Cuthbert Flynn Visits Spanish Town Hospital on New Year’s Day

Former head of the Pharmaceutical Society of Jamaica (PSJ) Dr. Ernestine Watson.
Former head of the Pharmaceutical Society of Jamaica (PSJ) Dr. Ernestine Watson.

Former PSJ Head Warns Against Hoarding Prescription Drugs
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses a press conference at his offices in New Kingston on Thursday (December 15).
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses a press conference at his offices in New Kingston on Thursday (December 15).

Ministry to Boost Staff of Health for Life and Wellness Foundation
Custos Rotulorum for St. James, Bishop the Hon. Conrad Pitkin (second left), presents a nebuliser to Head of the Paediatrics Department, Cornwall Regional Hospital (CRH), Dr. Carlene Grant-Davis, on behalf of V. Mansukhani Foundation, on Thursday (December 22). Sharing the moment (from left) are V. Mansukhani Foundation representatives, Gabrielle Lee, and Deepak Mirpuri; CRH Senior Medical Officer, Dr. Derek Harvey, and Acting Chief Executive Officer, Lennox Wallace.
Custos Rotulorum for St. James, Bishop the Hon. Conrad Pitkin (second left), presents a nebuliser to Head of the Paediatrics Department, Cornwall Regional Hospital (CRH), Dr. Carlene Grant-Davis, on behalf of V. Mansukhani Foundation, on Thursday (December 22). Sharing the moment (from left) are V. Mansukhani Foundation representatives, Gabrielle Lee, and Deepak Mirpuri; CRH Senior Medical Officer, Dr. Derek Harvey, and Acting Chief Executive Officer, Lennox Wallace.

20 Nebulisers Donated to Cornwall Regional Hospital
Member of Parliament for St. Catherine West Central, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right), displays one of 30 knapsack sprayers presented to farmers, during a farmers’ market on Wednesday (December 21), at the Green Acres Commercial Complex in St. Catherine. Looking on (from left) are: Deputy Parish Manager for the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), Bryan Samuels; and farmer Amy Williams.
Member of Parliament for St. Catherine West Central, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right), displays one of 30 knapsack sprayers presented to farmers, during a farmers’ market on Wednesday (December 21), at the Green Acres Commercial Complex in St. Catherine. Looking on (from left) are: Deputy Parish Manager for the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), Bryan Samuels; and farmer Amy Williams.

St. Catherine West Central Farmers Get Knapsack Sprayers

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Regional Dietitian for the Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA), Rosalee Brown.
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How to Have A Merry, Healthy Holiday Season

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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr the Hon. Christopher Tufton, speaking during a recent end-of-year press conference at the Ministry in New Kingston.
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Monkeypox and COVID-19 Infection Levels Remain Low

Jamaica’s monkeypox and COVID-19 infection levels remain low as the Ministry of Health and Wellness continues efforts to curtail the viruses’ spread across the island. Portfolio Minister, Dr the Hon. Christopher Tufton, said that as of December 15, there were 18 confirmed cases of Monkeypox with only one being active. “Sixteen of the 18 were locally transmitted, which means we...
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Black River Hospital Gets Donation of Equipment and Medical Supplies

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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses the Ministry’s end-of-year press conference at his offices in New Kingston on Thursday (December 15). He in flanked by Acting National Epidemiologist, Dr. Ardene Harris (left) and Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor-McKenzie.
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National ‘mop up/catch up’ Campaign to Boost Immunisation Coverage

The Ministry of Health and Wellness is moving to increase immunisation coverage through a national ‘mop up/catch up’ campaign. Portfolio Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, provided details at a press conference held at his New Kingston offices in St. Andrew on Thursday (December 15). The Minister, in noting that coverage is not at the desired levels, said that the...
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses a press conference at his offices in New Kingston on Thursday (December 15).
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Hospitals Under Stress from Road Crashes

Drivers are being implored to take extra care on the roads during the holiday season to prevent crashes that could land them in hospital with severe injuries. Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, made the call while addressing the end-of-year press conference at the Ministry in Kingston on Thursday (December 15). He said that hospitals come...
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National Epidemiologist (Acting), Dr. Ardene Harris, addressing the Ministry of Health and Wellness’ end-of-year press conference in Kingston on Thursday (December 15).
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Jamaicans Urged Take Precautions Against the Flu

Jamaicans are being urged to take precautions against the Influenza (flu) virus. National Epidemiologist (Acting), Dr. Ardene Harris, in making the call, said that since the start of the flu season in October, there has been an increase in hospital admissions for acute respiratory infections among children aged six months to four years old. The flu season will continue until...
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