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Jamaicans in the diaspora are being encouraged to invest in several potential areas of opportunity that have been identified locally by Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO). JAMPRO Vice President for Sales and Promotion, Norman Naar, says they include tourism, agriculture/agro-business, manufacturing,...
Jamaica has received medical supplies and equipment from the Japanese government, under the Japan’s Official Development Assistance (ODA) programme, to support the country’s response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The items, which include mobile x-ray units , x-ray protective panels, ultrasound scanners, bedside monitors and defibrillators, were handed over during a virtual ceremony on March 2, at the Kingston Public Hospital (KPH).
Jamaica has received medical supplies and equipment from the Japanese government, under the Japan’s Official Development Assistance (ODA) programme, to support the country’s response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The items, which include mobile x-ray units , x-ray protective panels, ultrasound scanners, bedside monitors and defibrillators, were handed over during a virtual ceremony on March 2, at the Kingston Public Hospital (KPH).

Japan Donates Medical Equipment Valued At $260 Million To Jamaica
Acting Deputy Chief of Mission at the United States Embassy in Jamaica, Mr. Varough Deyde (2nd right) and Acting Director of the Caribbean Regional Office of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Ms. Douan Kirivong (3rd right), make a presentation to representatives of the St. Thomas Health Services - Acting Parish Manager, Mrs. Pauline Ellington (2nd left) and Medical Officer of Health for the parish, Dr. D
Acting Deputy Chief of Mission at the United States Embassy in Jamaica, Mr. Varough Deyde (2nd right) and Acting Director of the Caribbean Regional Office of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Ms. Douan Kirivong (3rd right), make a presentation to representatives of the St. Thomas Health Services - Acting Parish Manager, Mrs. Pauline Ellington (2nd left) and Medical Officer of Health for the parish, Dr. D'Oyen Smith (right). Also participating in the handover are Chief Executive Officer of the Princess Margaret Hospital, Miss Melecia Linton (left); Acting Regional Director of the South East Regional Health Authority (SERHA), Mrs. Sophia Moodie-Reid (3rd left); Acting Director of Finance, SERHA, Miss K'Trina Brown (4th left) and Councillor-Caretaker for the Morant Bay Division, Mr. Denver Howell.

US Embassy Hands Over Tents and Other Items to St. Thomas Health Services
Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left); Indian High Commissioner to Jamaica, His Excellency Ambassador Masakui Rungsung and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, holding samples of pharmaceutical medicines and supplies donated by the Government of the Republic of India to assist with the local COVID-19 response. The supplies are valued at approximately $13.5 million. The official handover ceremony was held at the Ministry of Health and Wellness, New Kingston, on Friday (February 26).
Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left); Indian High Commissioner to Jamaica, His Excellency Ambassador Masakui Rungsung and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, holding samples of pharmaceutical medicines and supplies donated by the Government of the Republic of India to assist with the local COVID-19 response. The supplies are valued at approximately $13.5 million. The official handover ceremony was held at the Ministry of Health and Wellness, New Kingston, on Friday (February 26).

Jamaica to Receive Donation of COVID-19 Vaccines from India
Ambassador of Japan to Jamaica, His Excellency Masaya Fujiwara (left) and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon Kamina Johnson Smith, raise a toast to celebrate the 61st birthday of His Majesty the Emperor Naruhito of Japan, during a reception held at the Ambassador’s residence in Kingston, on February 23.
Ambassador of Japan to Jamaica, His Excellency Masaya Fujiwara (left) and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon Kamina Johnson Smith, raise a toast to celebrate the 61st birthday of His Majesty the Emperor Naruhito of Japan, during a reception held at the Ambassador’s residence in Kingston, on February 23.

Jamaica to Receive More Medical Supplies and Equipment from Japan

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