Jamaica–Cuba Eye Care Programme to Continue Until March 28 Amid Transition Plans

Jamaica-Cuba Eye Care Programme will continue, says Dr Tufton

By Judana Murphy KINGSTON, Jamaica, (JIS) – The Jamaica-Cuba Eye Care Programme will continue, despite the conclusion of the technical cooperation agreement between the government of Jamaica and the government of Cuba. The assurance was given by minister of health and wellness, Dr Christopher Tufton, during a hybrid press briefing March 9. He said that the ministry understands and fully appreciates the benefits of the programme, which operates a…

Tufton says Jamaica Cuba Eye Care Programme will continue despite end of Cuba deal

Tufton says Jamaica Cuba Eye Care Programme will continue despite end of Cuba deal Hundreds of Jamaicans who rely on the Jamaica Cuba Eye Care Programme for sight saving surgeries are being assured that the service will continue, even as the long standing technical cooperation agreement between Kingston and Havana comes to an...

Jamaica-Cuba Eye Care Programme Will Continue – Dr. Tufton

The Jamaica-Cuba Eye Care Programme will continue, despite the conclusion of the technical cooperation agreement between the Government of Jamaica and the Government of Cuba. The assurance was given by […]

Jamaica–Cuba Eye Care Programme to continue until March 20 amid transition plans

The Jamaica–Cuba Eye Care Programme at St Joseph's Hospital in St Andrew is set to continue until Friday, March 20, with plans for alternative arrangements to be implemented after it ends, Minister of Health and Wellness Dr Christopher Tufton stated on Monday. Launched in January 2010, the programme offers free surgical treatment for persons suffering from cataracts, diabetic retinopathy—damage to the retina caused by complications of diabetes m…