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Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses a virtual post-Cabinet press briefing on Wednesday (January 5).
Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses a virtual post-Cabinet press briefing on Wednesday (January 5).

Education Ministry Continues Measures To Increase Vaccine Take-Up Among Students

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Information continues measures to increase take-up of the coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine among students, including staging blitzes at schools, says portfolio Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams. “We work on the ground with the regional health authorities...
Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor-McKenzie, addresses journalists during a COVID Conversations digital press briefing on Thursday (January 6).
Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor-McKenzie, addresses journalists during a COVID Conversations digital press briefing on Thursday (January 6).

Jamaica Could Reach Fourth Wave Peak Week By End Of January/Early February – CMO
Health Promotion and Education Officer at the Westmoreland Health Department, Gerald Miller.
Health Promotion and Education Officer at the Westmoreland Health Department, Gerald Miller.

Westmoreland Schools, Parents Urged To Look Out For Hand, Foot, And Mouth Disease
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, emphasises a point while speaking during a digital press conference on Sunday (January 9).
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, emphasises a point while speaking during a digital press conference on Sunday (January 9).

Gov’t Maintaining Decision to Dispense with Lockdowns as Part of Covid-19 Safeguards
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Christopher Tufton (centre), accepts a donation of medical supplies and equipment from Chairman of the Issa Trust Foundation (ITF), Paul Issa, during a handover ceremony at Couples Resort in Negril, Westmoreland on Friday (January 7). Also participating (from left) are: Chairman, Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA), Eric Clarke; Foundation Board Member, Howard Mitchell; and WRHA Regional Director, St. Andrade Sinclair.
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Christopher Tufton (centre), accepts a donation of medical supplies and equipment from Chairman of the Issa Trust Foundation (ITF), Paul Issa, during a handover ceremony at Couples Resort in Negril, Westmoreland on Friday (January 7). Also participating (from left) are: Chairman, Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA), Eric Clarke; Foundation Board Member, Howard Mitchell; and WRHA Regional Director, St. Andrade Sinclair.

Health Ministry Receives Medical Supplies Valued $57M From ISSA Trust Foundation

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Steps For Taking PCR COVID-19 Testing At SERHA’s Facilities

The South East Regional Health Authority (SERHA) wishes to advise members of the public who are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 to get tested immediately. Some of the health facilities in SERHA offer Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) testing, which is free of cost to the public. Persons are being asked to make an appointment for PCR testing in Kingston and St....
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India’s High Commissioner to Jamaica, His Excellency Rungsung Masakui.
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Indian High Commission Hosting Medical Camp to Mark Diaspora Day

The High Commission of India in Jamaica will be hosting a free medical camp at Northern Caribbean University (NCU) in Mandeville, Manchester, on Sunday, January 23. The event forms part of activities commemorating India Diaspora Day on Sunday, January 9, and marking the 176th year since the arrival of Indian immigrants. The camp will be supported by Indian community doctors,...
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Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor-McKenzie, addresses a virtual COVID Conversations press briefing on Thursday (January 6).
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Chief Medical Officer Calls on The Elderly to Take the Vaccine

Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor-McKenzie, is lamenting the low level of coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccination take-up, especially among the nation’s most vulnerable. She is imploring the elderly and persons who are immunocompromised and/or who are living with a chronic illness, such as diabetes and hypertension, to get vaccinated, as this is the best way to protect themselves against severe...
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CEO for the hospital, Diana Brown-Miller (2nd left) accepts the donation from owner of Hardware & Plumbing Supply Ltd., Howard Bailey (centre) on Wednesday, January 5. Photographed also from the BRH are: Operations Manager, Nicola Allen Morris (left); Porter, Desmond Brown (2nd right) and Porter Oshane Simms.
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Black River Hospital Receives Donation to Boost Patient Care

The Black River Hospital (BRH) in St. Elizabeth has received 9 wheelchairs, 2 walkers and 2 crutches, valued at J $400, 000, to boost its patient care. The items were donated to the hospital on Wednesday, January 5, 2022 by owner of Hardware & Plumbing Supply Ltd. and a native of St. Elizabeth, Howard Bailey. CEO for the hospital, Diana...
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses a COVID Conversations virtual press briefing on January 6.
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Health Minister Warns Against Testing At Unauthorised Facilities

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says visiting unauthorised facilities to be tested for COVID-19 poses a higher risk for an inaccurate test result. Speaking at a COVID Conversations virtual press briefing on January 6, he said Jamaicans should exercise caution in this regard, as unauthorised testing sites may not provide adequate training and resources to...
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