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Dr. Tufton Enlists Support of Youth In Healthy Lifestyle Push

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. Hon. Christopher Tufton, is calling on the support of the nation’s children and young people in the thrust to promote health-seeking behaviours among Jamaicans, to prevent illnesses such as diabetes. In his message to...
Regional Director at the Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA), Michael Bent (right), is in discussion with Civil Servant of the Year in the middle management category, Ronald Frue, and Public Health Nurse, Shefaneese Knight, during the recent handover of refurbished facilities at the Racecourse Health Centre in Clarendon. The project, which included tiling and painting works, was undertaken by the three 2021 Civil Servants of the Year through sponsorship of $150,000 from First Heritage Co-operative Credit Union (FHC).
Regional Director at the Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA), Michael Bent (right), is in discussion with Civil Servant of the Year in the middle management category, Ronald Frue, and Public Health Nurse, Shefaneese Knight, during the recent handover of refurbished facilities at the Racecourse Health Centre in Clarendon. The project, which included tiling and painting works, was undertaken by the three 2021 Civil Servants of the Year through sponsorship of $150,000 from First Heritage Co-operative Credit Union (FHC).

Employers Urged to Empower Workers to Make A Difference
Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Wayne Robertson (right), hosted a meeting with Minister of State in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert Flynn (third right), and Under Secretary-General and Executive Director of the Joint United Nations Programme for HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS), Winifred Byanyima (second right), at the Office of the Prime Minister in Kingston on Friday (Nov.11). They were joined by (from left) UNAIDS Country Director, Richard Amenyah; UN Resident Coordinator, Garry Conille; and Director, Regional Support Team for Latin America and the Caribbean, UNAIDS, Luisa Cabal.
Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Wayne Robertson (right), hosted a meeting with Minister of State in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert Flynn (third right), and Under Secretary-General and Executive Director of the Joint United Nations Programme for HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS), Winifred Byanyima (second right), at the Office of the Prime Minister in Kingston on Friday (Nov.11). They were joined by (from left) UNAIDS Country Director, Richard Amenyah; UN Resident Coordinator, Garry Conille; and Director, Regional Support Team for Latin America and the Caribbean, UNAIDS, Luisa Cabal.

PHOTOS: UNAIDS Executive Director attends meeting at OPM
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (centre), leads in celebrating the adoption of the Dr. Kenneth Baugh Health Centre in Point Hill, St. Catherine on Wednesday (November 9). Others (from left) are: member of the Jamaican Diaspora, Tony Gray; Consul General to Miami, Oliver Mair; Nurse Supervisor at the health centre, Joycelyn Brown-Kerr; and member of the Jamaican Diaspora, Dr. Sandra K. Gibson. The facility has been adopted by the Jamaican Consulate General in Miami and will benefit from the institution’s Jamaica Hi-5 5K Run/Walk.
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (centre), leads in celebrating the adoption of the Dr. Kenneth Baugh Health Centre in Point Hill, St. Catherine on Wednesday (November 9). Others (from left) are: member of the Jamaican Diaspora, Tony Gray; Consul General to Miami, Oliver Mair; Nurse Supervisor at the health centre, Joycelyn Brown-Kerr; and member of the Jamaican Diaspora, Dr. Sandra K. Gibson. The facility has been adopted by the Jamaican Consulate General in Miami and will benefit from the institution’s Jamaica Hi-5 5K Run/Walk.

40 Clinics Adopted for $175 Million
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, speaks at a contract signing ceremony, on Thursday (November 10), at the Ministry’s Emergency Operations Centre in New Kingston.
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, speaks at a contract signing ceremony, on Thursday (November 10), at the Ministry’s Emergency Operations Centre in New Kingston.

Ministry Signs Contracts with Private Health Facilities to Perform Elective Surgeries

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Minister of State in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn, addressing the opening of the 31st Annual HIV Review and Planning Meeting at the Jewel Grande Resort, in Rose Hall, St. James, on November 9. At left is Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dunstan Bryan.
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Significant Progress Made in Fight Against HIV

Significant progress has been made to end the status of HIV (the virus that causes AIDS) as a national prevailing health threat, says Minister of State in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn. Mrs. Cuthbert-Flynn, who was speaking at the opening of the 31st Annual HIV Review and Planning Meeting at the Jewel Grande Resort in Rose...
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President of the Pharmaceutical Society of Jamaica, Dr. Tyrone Smith, speaks at a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on November 9. He said that Pharmacy Week 2022 will be observed from November 20 to 26, under the theme ‘Pharmacists: Trusted, Empowered, United for Action’.
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Spotlight on Significant Role of Pharmacists November 20-26

The Pharmaceutical Society of Jamaica (PSJ) will lead Jamaica’s observance of National Pharmacy Week 2022 from November 20 to 26, under the theme ‘Pharmacists: Trusted, Empowered, United for Action’. Speaking at a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on November 9, PSJ President, Dr. Tyrone Smith, explained that Pharmacy Week is expected to bring awareness to the public on the different aspects of...
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Minister of State in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn addresses the recent launch of two new projects to advance gender equality in Jamaica, held at the residence of the Canadian High Commissioner to Jamaica in St. Andrew.
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Work Continues on Sexual and Reproductive Health Policy

Work continues towards the completion of a Sexual and Reproductive Health Policy for Jamaica, says State Minister in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn. She said that the policy will, among other things, mitigate barriers that prevent access to health services, especially among adolescents and vulnerable groups, such as people living with HIV. She noted that it...
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, (right), greets Hospiten Hospital patient, Derrick Marshall (centre), a beneficiary of the Ministry’s CODE CARE pilot project. Occasion was a visit by Dr. Tufton to the facility on November 4. Looking on is Nursing Director at Hospiten, Barbara Suarez.
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101 Surgeries Performed in Western Jamaica Under CODE CARE

A total of 101 surgeries have been completed in Western Jamaica under the Ministry of Health and Wellness’ CODE CARE Project. Portfolio Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, made the disclosure on Friday (November 4) during a visit to the Hospiten Hospital in St. James, which is one of four health facilities participating in the public-private initiative. A total of...
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Minister of State in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn (second left), engages with Under Secretary-General and Executive Director, Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS), Winifred Byanyima (second right), following her arrival at the Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston on Sunday (November 6). Sharing in the moment (from left) are UNAIDS Country Director for Jamaica, Belize, Suriname and the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS), Richard Amenyah and United Nations Resident Coordinator for Jamaica, Dr. Garry Conille. Ms. Byanyima, who is on a six-day visit to Jamaica, will be the keynote speaker at the National HIV Annual Review on November 9. She will also participate in a series of meetings and events with the Ministry of Health and Wellness and UNAIDS. Ms. Byanyima is slated to depart the island on November 11.
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PHOTOS: UNAIDS Under Secretry-General on Six-Day Visit to Jamaica

Minister of State in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn (second left), engages with Under Secretary-General and Executive Director, Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS), Winifred Byanyima (second right), following her arrival at the Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston on Sunday (November 6). Sharing in the moment (from left) are UNAIDS Country Director for Jamaica,...
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left), exchanges pleasantries with Under Secretary-General and Executive Director, the Joint United Nations Programme for HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS), Winifred Byanyima, during a courtesy call at the Ministry in Kingston on Monday (November 7). Looking on is Minister of State in the Ministry, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn. Ms. Byanyima, who is on a six-day visit to the island, will participate in a series of meetings and events with the Ministry. She will deliver the keynote address at the National HIV Annual Review on November 9.
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PHOTOS: Dr Tufton Meets with Under Secretary-General UNAIDS

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left), exchanges pleasantries with Under Secretary-General and Executive Director, the Joint United Nations Programme for HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS), Winifred Byanyima, during a courtesy call at the Ministry in Kingston on Monday (November 7). Looking on is Minister of State in the Ministry, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn. Ms. Byanyima, who is on a...
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