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Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, making his contribution to the 2018/19 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on June 5.

Gov’t to Intensify Implementation of Tobacco Control Regulations

By: Chris Patterson, June 7, 2018

The Government will be intensifying the implementation of provisions under the Public Health (Tobacco Control) Regulations, 2013. Health Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, said this undertaking will include mandatory...

More Jamaicans Seeking Healthcare at Clinics

By: Latonya Linton, June 6, 2018

Compassionate Care Programme for More Hospitals

By: Latonya Linton, June 6, 2018

Health & Wellness 8 years ago Jamaican Nurses to Participate in Training Programmes in China and United Kingdom
By: Ainsworth Morris, June 7, 2018
Health & Wellness 8 years ago Public-Private Sector Pharmacy Programme Being Expanded
By: Ainsworth Morris, June 7, 2018
Health & Wellness 8 years ago Gov’t Expanding Reduced Waiting Time Initiative in Health Facilities
By: Ainsworth Morris, June 7, 2018

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8 years ago Health & WellnessSectoral Debate 2018/2019

Report on Regional Health Authorities Review Being Finalised

The Ministry of Health is in the process of finalising a report from a review of the four regional health authorities, which will be the subject of stakeholder consultations during...

By: Rochelle Williams, June 6, 2018

8 years ago Health & Wellness

Health Ministry to Complete 14 Projects Valued at $740 Million This Fiscal Year

A total of 14 projects valued at over $740 million are slated to be completed by the Ministry of Health for the 2018/19 financial year. Portfolio Minister, Dr. the Hon....

By: Chad Bryan, June 6, 2018

In this file photo, Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left), leads a mini march outside Gordon House, downtown Kingston, in June 2016, to promote the Government’s ‘Jamaica Moves’ (#JaMoves) national campaign.

8 years ago Health & WellnessSectoral Debate 2018/2019

‘Jamaica Moves’ to be Introduced in High Schools

The ‘Jamaica Moves’ programme will be introduced in high schools this fiscal year as the Government ramps up its initiative to encourage Jamaicans to lead healthier lifestyles. This was announced...

By: Alecia Smith, June 6, 2018

8 years ago Health & WellnessSectoral Debate 2018/2019

Government to Implement Policy to Reduce Sugary Drinks in Schools

Effective January 2019, the Government will implement a policy to restrict certain types of sugary drinks in schools and public health institutions. This was disclosed by Minister of Health, Dr....

By: Chris Patterson, June 6, 2018

Registered Midwife, Sateree Howell, examines a patient at the Darliston Health Centre in Westmoreland.

8 years ago Health & Wellness

Midwifery – A Noble and Rewarding Profession

Despite the fact that midwives have been around for centuries, for some persons, they remain for an unheralded group of professionals. However, midwife at the Darliston Health Centre in Westmoreland,...

By: Tashion Hewitt Stennett, June 3, 2018

Prevention Manager of the National Council on Drug Abuse (NCDA) in the western region, Clifton Morris, addressing a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’, at the agency’s Montego Bay Regional Office.

8 years ago Health & Wellness

Health Risks to be Highlighted on World No Tobacco Day

Prevention Manager of the National Council on Drug Abuse (NCDA) in the western region, Clifton Morris, says that on World No Tobacco Day, May 31, the focus will be on...

By: Garwin Davis, May 29, 2018

State Minister for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green (right), speaking at the launch of the second annual Nathan Ebanks Foundation Family Expo and Special Needs Resource Fair, recently, at the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation in Kingston. Looking on is Founder/President of the Nathan Ebanks Foundation, Christine Staple-Ebanks.

8 years ago CommunityHealth & WellnessYouth

Nathan Ebanks Foundation Expo on May 26

The Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) and the Ministry of Health are partnering with the Nathan Ebanks Foundation (NEF) to host the second annual Family Expo and Special...

By: Judith A. Hunter, May 27, 2018

Volunteers working at the Cumberland Road Health Centre, 114 Brunswick Avenue, Spanish Town, St Catherine, on Labour Day (May 23). Renovation work was carried out at the health centre, one of two national projects.

8 years ago Health & Wellness

More Corporate Entities Urged to Adopt St. Catherine Clinics

Parish Manager for St. Catherine Health Services, Beverley Needham, is calling for more corporate bodies to partner with the entity to upgrade health centres in the parish under the Health...

By: E. Hartman Reckord, May 24, 2018

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Report on Regional Health Authorities Review Being Finalised

Health Ministry to Complete 14 Projects Valued at $740 Million This Fiscal Year

‘Jamaica Moves’ to be Introduced in High Schools

Government to Implement Policy to Reduce Sugary Drinks in Schools

Midwifery – A Noble and Rewarding Profession

Health Risks to be Highlighted on World No Tobacco Day

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