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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, shares a light moment with healthcare workers at the Healthcare Workers Appreciation Day - Western Region Fun Day at Paradise Park by the River in Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland, on Wednesday (July 13).
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, shares a light moment with healthcare workers at the Healthcare Workers Appreciation Day - Western Region Fun Day at Paradise Park by the River in Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland, on Wednesday (July 13).

Healthcare Workers in The West Feted at Fun Day

Healthcare workers in the west were feted at a Fun Day on Wednesday, July 13, held at Paradise Park by the River in Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland. The event was staged on National Healthcare Workers Appreciation Day, and formed part of the...
State Minister in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn (left), places the Healthcare Workers Appreciation Month pin on the lapel of security officer at the Victoria Jubilee Hospital (VJH), Adrian Wright, during a pinning ceremony held at the facility in downtown Kingston on Wednesday (July 13). The event, which recognised staff of the VJH and Kingston Public Hospital (KPH), was held in observance of Healthcare Workers Appreciation Day.
State Minister in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn (left), places the Healthcare Workers Appreciation Month pin on the lapel of security officer at the Victoria Jubilee Hospital (VJH), Adrian Wright, during a pinning ceremony held at the facility in downtown Kingston on Wednesday (July 13). The event, which recognised staff of the VJH and Kingston Public Hospital (KPH), was held in observance of Healthcare Workers Appreciation Day.

PHOTOS: State Min. Cuthbert-Flynn Participates in Healthcare Workers Pinning Ceremony
Director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Dr. Carissa F. Etienne.
Director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Dr. Carissa F. Etienne.

PAHO Helping Countries Detect and Contain Monkeypox
Minister of State in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert – Flynn addresses the Northeast Regional Health Authority (NERHA) Healthcare Workers’ Appreciation Month launch and awards ceremony, which was held at Jewel Paradise Cove in Runaway Bay, St. Ann on July 8.
Minister of State in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert – Flynn addresses the Northeast Regional Health Authority (NERHA) Healthcare Workers’ Appreciation Month launch and awards ceremony, which was held at Jewel Paradise Cove in Runaway Bay, St. Ann on July 8.

Healthcare Workers Honoured by NERHA
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon Christopher Tufton (right), shares a light moment with Member of Parliament for Kingston East and Port Royal, Phillip Paulwell (left) and President of Fraser Fontaine and Kong Insurance Brokers Ltd. (FFK), Gerard Fontaine, at the adoption ceremony for the Port Royal Health Centre on July 7.
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon Christopher Tufton (right), shares a light moment with Member of Parliament for Kingston East and Port Royal, Phillip Paulwell (left) and President of Fraser Fontaine and Kong Insurance Brokers Ltd. (FFK), Gerard Fontaine, at the adoption ceremony for the Port Royal Health Centre on July 7.

Port Royal Health Centre Adopted

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CMO Urges Adherence to Safety Protocols

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Minister of State in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn (left), makes a comment to Professor the Most Hon. Dr. Denise Eldemire Shearer, as she addresses the official launch of Healthcare Workers Appreciation Month on Monday (July 4), at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in St. Andrew. Professor Shearer is Chairperson for the Healthcare Workers Appreciation Committee.
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Healthcare Workers Lauded for Bravery and Commitment During COVID-19

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Director, Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Dr. Carissa F. Etienne.
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PAHO Working Group To Develop Rehabilitation Guides

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