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Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (2nd left), addresses press briefing on the Zika Virus, at the Ministry of Health, on March 18. The Minister noted the samples are now being tested at the Virology lab at the University of the West Indies, Mona. Others (from left) are: Acting Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Winston Delahaye; Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dr. Kevin Harvey and World Health Organization/Pan American Health Organization representative to Jamaica, Dr. Noreen Jack.

Virology Lab Yielding Results

By: Peta-Gay Hodges, March 21, 2016

The recent upgrade of the National Virology Reference Laboratory at the University of the West Indies to facilitate testing for the Zika virus is yielding results, with the confirmation of...

Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Christopher Tufton (2nd left), addresses a press conference at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices on Friday (March 18) to provide an update on the national Zika response. Others (from left) are: Acting Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Winston De La Haye; Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dr. Kevin Harvey; and PAHO/WHO Representative for Jamaica, Bermuda and the Cayman Islands, Dr. Noreen Jack.

Health Ministry Ramps Up Zika Response

By: Chris Patterson, March 19, 2016

Chief Medical Officer (CMO) in the Ministry of Health, Dr. Winston De la Haye.

Tamiflu to Be Available at All Pharmacies

By: Latonya Linton, March 18, 2016

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By: Chris Patterson, March 19, 2016
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By: Ministry of Health, March 15, 2016
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By: Glenis A. Rose, March 15, 2016

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Minister of Health, Dr. Christopher Tufton greets health worker during Operation: Mosquito Search and Destroy cleanup campaign in Mansfield, Ocho Rios, St. Ann on Saturday, March 12, 2016.

10 years ago Health & Wellness

Health Minister Urges Partnership to Combat Vector-Borne Diseases

Minister of Health, Dr. Christopher Tufton encouraged citizens to get involved in the interest of protecting their communities from vector-borne illnesses such as Zika, Dengue and Chikungunya during the Operation...

By: Ministry of Health, March 14, 2016

Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (2nd left), is shown a sample in viral transport media by Chief Medical Lab Technician, National Virology Reference Laboratory, Evan Edwards (seated right). This is a chemical composition in liquid form that sustains a virus for testing. The Minister was on a tour of the newly upgraded lab housed at the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI) on (March 11). Others (from left) are: Medical Chief of Staff, UHWI, Dr. Carl Bruce; Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)/ World Health Organization (WHO) Representative in Jamaica, Dr. Noreen Jack; and Head of the Microbiology Department, UHWI, Dr. Allison Nicholson.

10 years ago Health & Wellness

Frontline Health Workers Encouraged to get Influenza ‘A’ Vaccination

Frontline health workers are being encouraged to get vaccinated to protect themselves against the Influenza A (H1N1) virus. This call comes from Health Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, who...

By: Alecia Smith Edwards, March 13, 2016

Minister of Health, Dr. Christopher Tufton (right) discusses the upgrade of the Virology Lab at the University during a tour of the Microbiology Lab with (L-R) Dr, Carl Bruce, Senior Director, University Hospital of the West Indies, Lecturer, Nicole Christian, University of the West Indies, Dr. Ivan Vickers and Dr. Winston De La Haye, Chief Medical Officer of Health. The Minister toured the facility on Friday, March 11, 2016.

10 years ago Health & Wellness

The National Virology Laboratory in Jamaica is now equipped to test for Zika, Dengue and Chikungunya Viruses

The Clinical Virology Laboratory in the Department of Microbiology, University of the West Indies is now equipped for testing dengue, chikungunya and Zika viruses after a ten (10) million dollar...

By: Ministry of Health, March 13, 2016

Minister of Health, the Honourable Dr. Christopher Tufton and U.S Ambassador H.E Luis G. Moreno

10 years ago Health & Wellness

U.S. Ambassador Makes Courtesy Call on Dr. Christopher Tufton

United States Ambassador to Jamaica His Excellency Luis G. Moreno paid a courtesy call on Health Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton today at the Ministry of Health to discuss further strengthening...

By: Ministry of Health, March 13, 2016

Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (2nd left), is shown a sample in viral transport media by Chief Medical Lab Technician, National Virology Reference Laboratory, Evan Edwards (seated right). This is a chemical composition in liquid form that sustains a virus for testing. The Minister was on a tour of the newly upgraded lab housed at the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI) on (March 11). Others (from left) are: Medical Chief of Staff, UHWI, Dr. Carl Bruce; Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)/ World Health Organization (WHO) Representative in Jamaica, Dr. Noreen Jack; and Head of the Microbiology Department, UHWI, Dr. Allison Nicholson.

10 years ago Health & Wellness

Jamaica Fully Equipped to Test For Zika

Jamaica no longer has to send samples overseas to test for suspected cases of the Zika Virus (ZikV). This, as the National Virology Reference Laboratory, housed at the University Hospital...

By: Alecia Smith Edwards, March 13, 2016

Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon Christopher Tufton.

10 years ago Health & Wellness

Ministry of Health to Receive an Additional 5000 Doses of the Influenza Vaccine

Minister of Health, Dr. Christopher Tufton says steps have been taken to accelerate the procurement of additional flu vaccines for frontline health workers given the increased threat of Influenza A(H1N1)....

By: Stephanie Shaw Smith, Director, Communication & Public Relations, Ministry of Health, March 11, 2016

Director of Health Promotion and Protection at the Health Ministry, Dr. Sonia Copeland (right), observes while senior executive of Univar, Raoul Persaud (2nd right), demonstrates a net to control and reduce the Aedes Aegypti mosquito population. Others (from left) are: Chief Executive Officer of Hardware and Lumber, Donna Doran; Head of Manpower and Maintenance Services Limited, Audrey Hinchcliffe, and General Manager of Agro Grace, Olive Downer Walsh. Occasion was a Zika Virus seminar, held at the offices of Manpower, in Cross Roads, St. Andrew, yesterday (March 10).

10 years ago Health & Wellness

Persons with Flu Symptoms Urged to Seek Medical Attention

The Ministry of Health is encouraging persons who experience flu symptoms to seek medical attention, and depending on its severity, they should stay at home until they are well. Director...

By: Garfield L. Angus, March 11, 2016

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UTech Seminar Explores Wealth Creation in Pharmaceutical and Nutraceutical Industries

The University of Technology’s (UTech) College of Health Sciences will, on Thursday (March 10), stage a seminar looking at developments in the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical industries. The event dubbed: ‘National...

By: Garfield L. Angus, March 8, 2016