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Jamaicans must continue to exercise good infection prevention and control (IPC) practices, as this will be important in preventing infectious diseases going forward. The charge comes from Chief Medical Officer...

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

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Their Royal Highnesses, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (second right and right, respectively), interact with staff members at the Spanish Town Hospital, during a visit to the health facility on Wednesday, March 23. With them are Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Hon. Christopher Tufton (centre); CEO of the hospital, Jacqueline Ellis (left) and Senior Medical Officer at the hospital, Dr. Jacqueline Wright-James.

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Royal Couple’s Visit To Hospital Source Of Inspiration – Health Minister

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says the visit of Their Royal Highnesses, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, to the Spanish Town Hospital on March...

By: Peta- Gay Hodges, March 24, 2022

Their Royal Highnesses, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (pictured at second left and left, respectively), and Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (third left), observe as Public Health Nurse, Teldra Burrell-Lewis, administers the coronavirus (COVID-19) booster shot to Surgical Resident at the Spanish Town Hospital, Jody-Ann Woolery (seated). Also pictured (at fourth left) is Head of the hospital’s Anaesthetics Department, Dr. Stuart Murray. Occasion was Their Royal Highnesses’ tour of the hospital in St. Catherine on Wednesday (March 23

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PHOTOS: The Duke And Duchess Tour Spanish Town Hospital

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COVID-19 Clinical Management Summary for Wednesday, March 23, 2022

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By: Ministry of Health and Wellness, March 24, 2022

His Royal Highness, The Duke of Cambridge (second left), shares a warm handshake with Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor-McKenzie (second right), upon arrival at the Spanish Town Hospital in St. Catherine on Wednesday (March 23), for a tour of the facility. At left, Her Royal Highness, the Duchess of Cambridge, exchanges pleasantries with Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the hospital, Jacqueline Ellis (third left); and the hospital’s Senior Medical Officer, Jacqueline Wright James. Looking on at right is Custos Rotolorum of St. Catherine, Hon. Icylin Golding. Their Royal Highnesses’ visit to the Spanish Town Hospital is part of the schedule of activities for their Official Visit to Jamaica from March 22 to 24. The Official Visit forms part of celebrations marking the 70th Anniversary (Platinum Jubilee) of the Coronation of Her Majesty The Queen.

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Spanish Town Hospital Elated By Royal Visit

Excited cheers and enthusiastic applause from staff of the Spanish Town Hospital greeted Their Royal Highnesses, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge when they arrived at the facility for an...

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His Royal Highness, The Duke of Cambridge (second left), and Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (third left), unveil a plaque memorialising the visit of Their Royal Highnesses, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (pictured left), to the Spanish Town Hospital in St. Catherine on Wednesday (March 23). Also pictured (from right) are Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor-McKenzie; the hospital’s Senior Medical Officer, Jacqueline Wright James; and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the facility, Jacqueline Ellis. Their Royal Highnesses’ visit to the Spanish Town Hospital is part of the schedule of activities for their Official Visit to Jamaica from March 22 to 24. The Official Visit forms part of celebrations marking the 70th Anniversary (Platinum Jubilee) of the Coronation of Her Majesty The Queen.

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Jamaica Gets 24,000 Bags of Fertiliser From Morocco

Morocco’s donation of 24,000 bags of fertiliser to Jamaica is an indication of the strong bilateral relationship between both countries, says Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr....

By: Garwin Davis, March 23, 2022

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (centre), checks out the newly launched mental health support chatline for youth, ‘U-Matter’, via his cellular phone. Observing (from left) are Director, Caribbean Child Development Centre (CCDC) at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Open Campus, Ceceile Minott; United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Country Representative to Jamaica, Mariko Kagoshima; Mental Health Advocate and educator, Clan Carthy High School, George Walker; and member of the U-Report Youth Council, Ree-anna Robinson. The chatline, which provides support for youth aged 16 to 24, was launched during a ceremony at the Ministry of Health and Wellness’ Emergency Operation Centre, in New Kingston, on Tuesday (March 22). It was developed by the Ministry of Health and Wellness, in partnership with UNICEF and the CCDC.

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Mental Health Support Chatline for Young Persons Launched

Young persons, aged 16 to 24, have been provided with another safe space to talk about their challenges and concerns, with the launch of U-Matter, a new mental health support...

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