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(FILE) Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton.
(FILE) Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton.

$1 Billion for Code Care Programme to Clear Backlog of Elective Surgeries

Just over $1 billion has been budgeted for the Code Care programme, which is aimed at clearing the backlog of elective surgeries in hospitals. Of the total, $80 million is to be spent on rehabilitating operating theatres in the public...
State Minister in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn (second left), speaks with Co-founder of Florida-based Mind Body and Soul Health Ministry, Hillary Morgan (left), at the closing ceremony for the Cataract Camp Mission to Jamaica, at the Mandeville Regional Hospital in Manchester on October 24. Sharing in the conversation (from third left) are Founding president and board member of Anekant Community Center, Dr. Nitin Shah; Consultant Ophthalmologist at Mandeville Regional Hospital, Dr. Gavin Henry; and Chairman of the Southern Regional Health Authority, Wayne Chen.
State Minister in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn (second left), speaks with Co-founder of Florida-based Mind Body and Soul Health Ministry, Hillary Morgan (left), at the closing ceremony for the Cataract Camp Mission to Jamaica, at the Mandeville Regional Hospital in Manchester on October 24. Sharing in the conversation (from third left) are Founding president and board member of Anekant Community Center, Dr. Nitin Shah; Consultant Ophthalmologist at Mandeville Regional Hospital, Dr. Gavin Henry; and Chairman of the Southern Regional Health Authority, Wayne Chen.

Hundreds Get Free Cataract Surgeries at Mandeville Regional Hospital
Minister of State in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (right), conversing with Head of Sales and Marketing, Restaurant Associates Limited, Sabrena McDonald Radcliffe (centre) and Director, Running Events, Alfred Francis, during the launch of the Burger King 5K and 4x1500m relay at Restaurant Associates’ training centre, Oakton Plaza, Half-Way Tree in St. Andrew on October 25.
Minister of State in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (right), conversing with Head of Sales and Marketing, Restaurant Associates Limited, Sabrena McDonald Radcliffe (centre) and Director, Running Events, Alfred Francis, during the launch of the Burger King 5K and 4x1500m relay at Restaurant Associates’ training centre, Oakton Plaza, Half-Way Tree in St. Andrew on October 25.

PHOTOS: Launch of Burger King 5K and Relay
South East Regional Health Authority (SERHA) Chairman, Wentworth Charles (right) and donor partner, Dr. Claude Benbow (second right), unveil a commemorative plaque for the adoption of the Rollington Town Health Centre in Kingston, during the adoption ceremony on October 21. Also participating (from left) are Member of Parliament for Kingston East and Port Royal, Phillip Paulwell, and co-donor partner, Dr. Frank Denbow. The clinic has been adopted by the doctors along with the Guyana-Jamaica Friendship Association.
South East Regional Health Authority (SERHA) Chairman, Wentworth Charles (right) and donor partner, Dr. Claude Benbow (second right), unveil a commemorative plaque for the adoption of the Rollington Town Health Centre in Kingston, during the adoption ceremony on October 21. Also participating (from left) are Member of Parliament for Kingston East and Port Royal, Phillip Paulwell, and co-donor partner, Dr. Frank Denbow. The clinic has been adopted by the doctors along with the Guyana-Jamaica Friendship Association.

Rollington Town Health Centre Adopted
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

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Lupus Symposium to Focus on Reproductive Health

Reproductive health is the focus for this year’s Lupus Symposium, which will take place on Sunday (Oct. 23) at the University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona campus beginning at 9:30 am.  The session will discuss effective pregnancy planning and management for women with the autoimmune disease.  Keynote speaker will be clinical rheumatologist and Associate Professor at Duke University’s Faculty...
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Jamaica, Cuba to Renew Technical Cooperation Agreements

The Government of Jamaica, through the Ministry of Health & Wellness, has signed a letter of intent for a technical cooperation agreement with the Government of the Republic of Cuba for the continued provision of a medical brigade of health professionals to Jamaica.  A similar letter was signed for the renewal of an agreement for the operation of an Ophthalmology...
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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.
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Rollington Town Health Centre Adopted

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.
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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).
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Healthcare Workers Receive National Awards

Several healthcare workers were among the outstanding Jamaicans honoured by the Government on Monday (October 17), for contribution to nation-building. They were recognised during the Ceremony of Investiture and Presentation of National Honours and Awards, held at King’s House in Kingston. Noted development and behavioural paediatrician, Professor Maureen Samms-Vaughan, received the Order of Jamaica (OJ) for pioneering research, clinical work...
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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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