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COVID-19 Vaccination Sites August 20-21, 2022

By: Ministry of Health and Wellness, August 19, 2022

The Ministry of Health & Wellness invites members of the public to attend a vaccination site on Saturday and Sunday, August 20-21, 2022 to receive their first, second or booster...

Substance Abuse Officer for the National Council on Drug Abuse (NCDA) Eastern Region, Marisha Burgess.

NCDA Ramps Up Community Interventions

By: GARFIELD L. ANGUS, August 18, 2022

Registrar of Companies and Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Companies Office of Jamaica, Shellie Leon.

COVID-19 Compliance Relief Initiative Extended to January 31, 2023

By: Sherika Hall, August 17, 2022

Health & Wellness 4 years ago Hundreds to Benefit from Free NCD Screenings
By: Garfield L. Angus, August 17, 2022
Health & Wellness 4 years ago Healthcare Workers Honoured by SERHA
By: LATONYA LINTON, August 17, 2022
Coronavirus 4 years ago COVID-19 Clinical Management Summary for Tuesday August 16, 2022
By: Ministry of Health and Wellness, August 17, 2022

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COVID-19 Clinical Management Summary for Monday August 15, 2022

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By: Ministry of Health and Wellness, August 16, 2022

Chief Medical Officer, Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor-McKenzie (third left), officially unveils a commemorative plaque to honour front-line healthcare workers in the national COVID-19 pandemic response, which has been mounted at the Medical Association of Jamaica (MAJ) office on Windsor Avenue in Kinston, during a recent ceremony. Also participating in the event (from left) are Jamaica Medical Doctors Association (JMDA) President, Dr. Mindi Fitz Henley; Chair, Healthcare Workers Appreciation Month National Planning Committee, the Most Hon. Professor Denise Eldemire Shearer; and MAJ President, Dr. Brian James.

4 years ago CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

Plaque Unveiled to Honour Healthcare Workers

A plaque, honouring healthcare workers who have toiled in the COVID-19 pandemic and those dying in the line of duty, was recently unveiled at the Medical Association of Jamaica (MAJ),...

By: DOUGLAS McINTOSH, August 9, 2022

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses the resumption ceremony for the Western Children and Adolescents Hospital project in Montego Bay, St. James, on Friday (August 5).

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Jamaica Has a Locally Transmitted Case of the Monkeypox

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, who made the disclosure, said that the case was confirmed “a couple hours ago”. It is the third confirmed case...

By: SERENA GRANT, August 5, 2022

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, displays the voluminous tender document for the Spanish Town Hospital redevelopment project in St. Catherine. He was addressing a ceremony to officially launch the tender process at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices on Thursday (August 4).

4 years ago DevelopmentHealth & Wellness

Gov’t Invites Bids for Spanish Town Hospital Redevelopment Project

International and local contractors are being invited to participate in the tender process for the redevelopment of the Spanish Town Hospital in St. Catherine, which will see a complete overhaul...

By: ALECIA SMITH, August 5, 2022

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Karl Samuda (centre), makes a point to Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Colette Roberts Risden (right).
during the handover of mattresses to the Early Childhood Commission (ECC) for distribution to early-childhood institutions across the island. The handover took place at the Ministry’s facility on Marcus Garvey Drive in St. Andrew on Wednesday (August 3). Sharing the moment is Community Relations Manager at the ECC, Tanisha Miller.

4 years ago EducationHealth & WellnessLabourSocial SecurityYouth

300 Mattresses Donated to Early Childhood Institutions

Early childhood institutions across the island will benefit from a donation of 300 mattresses from the Ministry of Labour and Social Security. The contribution was at the request of the...

By: GARFIELD L. ANGUS, August 4, 2022

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right), addresses a consultation session on the National Nutrition Policy Green Paper held on July 26 at the Merl Grove High School in St. Andrew.

4 years ago EducationHealth & WellnessYouth

School Leaders Urged to Clamp Down on Unhealthy Foods and Drinks

School administrators are being urged to take responsibility in ensuring that unhealthy foods and drinks are not entering the school system. Making the call while addressing a consultation on the...

By: GARFIELD L. ANGUS, August 2, 2022

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses the Mandeville Regional Hospital’s baby-friendly certification ceremony on Friday (July 29).

4 years ago Health & Wellness

Cabinet Agrees to Concept Document for Sexual and Reproductive Health Policy

Cabinet has agreed to a concept document that is intended to lead to a sexual and reproductive health policy for Jamaica. Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher...

By: Garfield L. Angus, August 1, 2022

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right), presents an appreciation plaque to Parish Manager at Westmoreland Public Health Services, Novlin Leslie Little, during the Western Regional Health Authority’s (WRHA) COVID-19 Recognition Gala, which was held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James on Thursday (July 28).

4 years ago Health & Wellness

Healthcare Workers Heroes in Covid-19 Response – Dr. Tufton

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, has hailed the country’s healthcare workers for their sacrifices in combatting the COVID-19 pandemic. “You have been the heroes of...

By: Serena Grant, August 1, 2022