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CPFSA Hosts Second Workshop on Bullying December 12
The Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) will host the second in a series of workshops dealing with issues relating to bullying, on Monday, …
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Jamaicans Urged to Protect Themselves Against Dengue Fever
Jamaicans are being encouraged to take the necessary safeguards to avoid contracting dengue fever. This urging comes from Medical Officer of Health, St. Elizabeth Health …
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Patients in Hospitals to Benefit from Oxygen Project
The Kingston Public and Annotto Bay Hospitals will be retrofitted with the infrastructure required to better support oxygen delivery to patients who use the facilities, …
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Jamaica Gets Vaccine Cold Chain Equipment Valued at US$1.2 Million from Japan
Jamaica has received of donation of Cold Chain Equipment (CCE) and supplies valued at US$1.2 million from the Government of Japan, through the United Nations …
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Work Progressing Well on Western Children and Adolescent Hospital
Construction is progressing well on the Western Children and Adolescent Hospital in Montego Bay, St. James, says Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. …
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Backlog of Elective Surgeries Being Reduced
Jamaica’s backlog of elective surgeries was recently reduced by 20, thanks to a batch of nurses from the United States who worked alongside local surgeons …
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Jamaica Gets Medical Supplies from Republic of Korea
Medical equipment and supplies valued at some US$1 million were on Tuesday (December 6) handed over to the Government of Jamaica. The donation, a gift …
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Chapelton Community Hospital Reopens After Extensive Renovations
Thousands of residents of Chapelton and surrounding areas in Clarendon are benefitting from improved access to health services following the renovation of the Chapelton Community …
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PHOTOS: Japanese Government Hands over Rehabilitated Community Hall
MSME and Entrepreneurship Policy Review Will Provide Greater Financial Inclusion for Disabled Persons
The Micro, Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise (MSME) and Entrepreneurship Policy, which is up for review in 2023, will provide an opportunity for improvements to ensure …
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Gov’t Committed to Tackling HIV/AIDS-Related Stigma
The Government is committed to combatting discrimination and stigma, which reduces access to care for people living with HIV and AIDS. State Minister in the …
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Gov’t Strengthens Response to Substance Use Among Youth
Jamaica is putting robust measures in place to address the use of harmful substances among young people. State Minister in the Ministry of Health and …
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Thousands to Benefit from Renovated Chapelton Community Hospital
Thousands of patients will benefit annually from improved healthcare services when the renovated Chapelton Community Hospital reopens in early December. Funding in the amount of …
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Equipment Donated to Black River Hospital
The Black River Hospital in St. Elizabeth has received a donation of much needed equipment from the Parottee Enrichment Project (PEP) Inc. The equipment, which …
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SERHA Honours Healthcare Workers and Stakeholders
Several healthcare workers and stakeholders have been recognised by the South East Regional Health Authority (SERHA) for sterling performance during the COVID-19 pandemic. The awardees, …
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Contract Approved for Electronic Health Record Management System
Cabinet has approved the award of a contract in the sum of US$5,029,221.24 ($779,529,292.2) to Phoenix Partnership (Leeds) Limited, for implementation of the second stage …
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Pharmacy Week Public Forum
Members of the public are being invited to participate in the Pharmacy Week Public Forum on Thursday (Nov. 24) at the Bethel Baptist Church in …
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Animal Assisted Recovery Pilot Project at Bustamante Hospital
An Animal Assisted Recovery and Care (AARC) Pilot Project will be introduced at the Bustamante Hospital for Children, to provide comfort and aid in the …
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Jamaica Observes World Antimicrobial Awareness Week
Jamaica joins the rest of the world in the annual observance of World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (WAAW) from November 18 to 24, under the theme …
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Compassionate Care Helps to Improve Health Outcomes – Dr. Tufton
The empathetic service provided by frontline healthcare staff is key to improving the well-being of patients seeking care at hospitals and clinics, says Minister of …
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