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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, speaking at the COVID Conversations press conference held virtually on Thursday (June 10).

Special National Award For Front-Line Workers

By: Ainsworth Morris, June 13, 2021

The Government of Jamaica will be awarding front-line workers for their outstanding contribution to the fight against the coronavirus (COVID-19). Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, made...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness.

PM Appeals For Greater Take-Up Of Vaccine By Educators

By: Ainsworth Morris, June 13, 2021

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left), speaks at the virtual COVID Conversations press conference, held on Thursday (June 10). With the Minister is Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor-McKenzie.

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By: Ainsworth Morris, June 13, 2021

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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left), speaks at the virtual COVID Conversations press conference, held on Thursday (June 10). With the Minister is Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor-McKenzie.

5 years ago CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

Health Minister Says Persons Must Continue To Obey COVID-19 Protocols

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon Christopher Tufton, says Jamaica can experience another surge in new cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19), if persons do not continue to follow...

By: Ainsworth Morris, June 11, 2021

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COVID-19 Update for Thursday, June 10, 2021

NEW CASES 24 HRS OVERALL Confirmed Cases 69 49,179 SEX CLASSIFICATION Females 33 27,499 Males 36 21,677 Under Investigation 0 3 AGE RANGE 8 months to 91 years...

By: Ministry of Health and Wellness, June 11, 2021

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses the official opening of the newly rebuilt Kenneth Baugh Health Centre in Point Hill, St. Catherine on Wednesday (June 8).

5 years ago Health & Wellness

Health Ministry To Renew Compassionate Care Training

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says the Ministry will be renewing compassionate care training for personnel in the public health system. The initiative seeks to...

By: Garfield L. Angus, June 11, 2021

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses Wednesday's (June 9) post-Cabinet press briefing, at Jamaica House.

5 years ago Health & Wellness

SERHA Hospitals To Get X-Ray Machines

Cabinet has given approval for the award of a $453.4-million contract to Arel Limited for the supply and installation of six X-ray machines for health facilities of the South East...

By: Chris Patterson, June 10, 2021

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (second right) and Vilma Baugh (right), wife of the late former Minister of Health and Member of Parliament for West Central St. Catherine, Dr. Kenneth Baugh, unveil the plaque dedicating the newly rebuilt Kenneth Baugh Health Centre in Point Hill, St. Catherine, in the late MP's honour. Sharing the moment are children Melanie Schwapp and Gregory Baugh.

5 years ago Health & Wellness

Improved Health Services For Hundreds Of Rural St. Catherine Residents

Hundreds of residents of communities in West Central St. Catherine, will now have improved access to health services at the newly rebuilt Kenneth Baugh Health Centre. The facility, upgraded at...

By: Garfield L. Angus, June 10, 2021

India’s High Commissioner to Jamaica, His Excellency Rungsung Masakui

5 years ago Health & Wellness

Activities To Observe International Yoga Day

The High Commission of India is hosting a series of activities in observance of International Yoga Day, being observed on Monday, June 21. This is the seventh International Day of...

By: E. Hartman Reckord, June 10, 2021

Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond Mckenzie, addressing Tuesday's (June 9) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House, St. Andrew.

5 years ago Coronavirus

PM To Receive Report On DRMA Breaches By Rick’s Café Next Week

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is expected to receive a report next week on the breaches of the Disaster Risk Management Act (DRMA) by operators of Rick’s Café...

By: Chris Patterson, June 10, 2021

5 years ago CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

COVID-19 Update for Wednesday, June 09, 2021

NEW CASES 24 HRS OVERALL Confirmed Cases 20 49,110 SEX CLASSIFICATION Females 13 27,465 Males 7 21,642 Under Investigation 0 3 ...

By: Ministry of Health and Wellness, June 10, 2021