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Minister of State in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn (second left), observes as Nurse Danika Harriot (right) collects blood from Kadian Stewart (in chair), at the official opening of a Blood Collection Centre, at the Spanish Town Hospital in St. Catherine today (June 14). Also observing are (from left) Director of the National Blood Transfusion Service (NBTS), Dr. Natalie Sharpe; Custos of St. Catherine, Hon. Icylin Golding, and Chief Executive Officer, Spanish Town Hospital, Jacqueline Ellis.
Minister of State in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn (second left), observes as Nurse Danika Harriot (right) collects blood from Kadian Stewart (in chair), at the official opening of a Blood Collection Centre, at the Spanish Town Hospital in St. Catherine today (June 14). Also observing are (from left) Director of the National Blood Transfusion Service (NBTS), Dr. Natalie Sharpe; Custos of St. Catherine, Hon. Icylin Golding, and Chief Executive Officer, Spanish Town Hospital, Jacqueline Ellis.

State Minister Highlights Importance Of Giving Blood

The importance of donating blood to the National Blood Transfusion Service (NBTS) has been highlighted by Minister of State in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn. Speaking at the official opening of a blood collection centre at...
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COVID-19 Clinical Management Summary for Monday, June 13, 2022
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COVID-19 Clinical Management Summary for Sunday, June 12, 2022
Technical Assistant at the National Blood Transfusion Service, Christopher Copeland (left), performs a blood collection on Director of the Jamaica Gasolene Retailers
Technical Assistant at the National Blood Transfusion Service, Christopher Copeland (left), performs a blood collection on Director of the Jamaica Gasolene Retailers' Association (JGRA), Sophia Lowe Pinnock, while at a recent blood drive held at Future Energy Source Company (FESCO) gas station, on Beechwood Avenue in St. Andrew. Others pictured from left are Assistant Blood Donor Organiser at the NBTS, Keishawna Pinnock, and Chief Executive Officer at FESCO, Jeremy Barnes.

Blood Donation A Part Of Road Safety Drive – NBTS
Medical Officer of Health for St. James, Dr. Francine Phillips-Kelly
Medical Officer of Health for St. James, Dr. Francine Phillips-Kelly

Public Urged to Wear Masks

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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, makes her contribution to the 2022/23 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on June 8. At left is Minister of State in the Ministry, Hon. Alando Terrelonge.
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Improved Insurance Coverage for Athletes

The Government has improved benefits for eligible national athletes under the Jamaica Athletes Insurance Plan. Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, said that a new contract for the provision of Group Health, Group Life and Personal Accident insurance coverage was awarded to Allied Insurance Brokers for the period February 1, 2022, to January 31, 2025, in...
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Vaccination Blitz Sites June 11-12 , 2022

The Ministry of Health & Wellness invites members of the public to attend a vaccination site on Saturday and Sunday, June 11-12, 2022 to receive their first, second or booster dose of the AstraZeneca, Pfizer, Sinopharm or Johnson & Johnson vaccine for persons 18 years and older. Jamaicans 12 years and older will also be offered the first or second...
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St. Elizabeth Adds 40 Temporary Vector-Control Workers

The St. Elizabeth Health Department has added 40 temporary vector-control workers as the parish ramps up efforts to prevent transmission of mosquito-borne illnesses. While addressing the monthly meeting of the St. Elizabeth Municipal Corporation in Black River on Thursday (June 9), the Chief Public Health Inspector for the parish, Everod Lewis, said that the temporary team complements the 16-member permanent staff. He...
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