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Health Minister Highlights Significance Of Adopt-A-Clinic Initiative

February 2021

Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (second left) and Member of Parliament, St. Andrew Western, Anthony Hylton (third left), unveil a plaque during the ceremony for the formal adoption of the Duhaney Park Health Centre by Hardware and Lumber, under the Ministry of Health and Wellness' Adopt-a-Clinic Programme. The event was held at the facility’s St. Andrew location, on Thursday (February 25). Also pictured are Managing Director, Hardware and Lumber, Marcus Richards (left) and Public Health Nurse, Duhaney Park Health Centre, Winnifred McKenzie.

Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says the Adopt-a-Clinic initiative continues to be an important public-private partnership, to support the delivery of primary healthcare in communities.

The Minister, who was speaking at a ceremony for the formal adoption of the Duhaney Park Health Centre by Hardware and Lumber, at the facility’s St. Andrew location, on Thursday (February 25), said public health cannot survive “unless you have private-sector participation, so it is a great opportunity and I want to commend Hardware and Lumber for this partnership”.

Hardware and Lumber has also adopted two other health centres – Lincoln Health Centre in Manchester and Waterford Health Centre in St. Catherine.

The company has committed $1 million per centre annually for three years, to support the facilities.

Dr. Tufton said the money will help purchase much needed clinical and office equipment, as well as fund maintenance.

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