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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addressing a ceremony for the Universal Service Fund’s (USF) presentation of a cheque for $20 million to the Public Broadcasting Corporation of Jamaica (PBCJ) for the procurement of equipment to establish a dedicated 24-hour television educational channel. The presentation took place at PBCJ in Kingston on December 17.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addressing a ceremony for the Universal Service Fund’s (USF) presentation of a cheque for $20 million to the Public Broadcasting Corporation of Jamaica (PBCJ) for the procurement of equipment to establish a dedicated 24-hour television educational channel. The presentation took place at PBCJ in Kingston on December 17.

DRMA Has Been Effective In Containing COVID-19 – PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government has utilised the Disaster Risk Management Act (DRMA) to “great effect” to restrict coronavirus (COVID-19) transmission. “We have struck, I think, a fair balance in controlling movements and gatherings, mask...
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COVID-19 Update for Monday, December 20, 2021
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (2nd left), hands over a cheque valued at $144 million to Chief Executive Officer of the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI), Kevin Allen (2nd right) for the construction of a new building under the hospital’s redevelopment project. The presentation took place at the facility in St. Andrew on Friday (December 17). Sharing in the occasion (from left) are: Medical Chief of Staff at UHWI, Dr. Carl Bruce, and Senior Director at the hospital, Fitzgerald Mitchell.
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (2nd left), hands over a cheque valued at $144 million to Chief Executive Officer of the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI), Kevin Allen (2nd right) for the construction of a new building under the hospital’s redevelopment project. The presentation took place at the facility in St. Andrew on Friday (December 17). Sharing in the occasion (from left) are: Medical Chief of Staff at UHWI, Dr. Carl Bruce, and Senior Director at the hospital, Fitzgerald Mitchell.

PHOTOS: Government Donates $144 Million to UHWI Redevelopment Project
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Clinical Management Summary for Sunday, December 19, 2021
High Commissioner of India to Jamaica, His Excellency Runsung Masakui (left) is in discussion with Dr. Narasimha Yekreddu at a medical camp hosted by the High Commission earlier this year at the Constant Spring Library, 5 Cassava Piece Road, Kingston 8. Seated at right is a patient who visited the camp.
High Commissioner of India to Jamaica, His Excellency Runsung Masakui (left) is in discussion with Dr. Narasimha Yekreddu at a medical camp hosted by the High Commission earlier this year at the Constant Spring Library, 5 Cassava Piece Road, Kingston 8. Seated at right is a patient who visited the camp.

Free Medical Camps in Kingston on Sunday

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Minister of Health and Wellness Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses a virtual press conference on Wednesday (December 15).
COVID-19 VaccinationHealth & Wellness

Over 1.1M Doses Of Vaccines Now Available

Ministry of Health and Wellness Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton says that with over 1.1 million doses of combined vaccines available in Jamaica, there are no “excuses” for persons not to get vaccinated. The Minister who was speaking at a virtual press conference on Wednesday (December 15), said that having the population fully vaccinated was even more important now that...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), and Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, examine three of the 19 oxygen concentrators that have been donated to the public health system, during a handover ceremony at the Bustamante Hospital for Children on Thursday (December 16). The machines, three of which have been given to the hospital, were provided through the Prime Minister’s Positive Jamaica Foundation.
CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

Gov’t Continues Increase Allocations To Combat COVID-19 – PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government continues to increase resource allocations to combat the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in Jamaica. He indicated that the number of hospital beds available for treating COVID-19 patients has risen to 750, noting that “we could very well go up to about 800 and level off at that point.” Additionally, Mr. Holness...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), presents three of the 19 oxygen concentrators that have been donated to the public health system through his Positive Jamaica Foundation to Director of Nursing Services, Bustamante Hospital for Children, Beverley Senior Berry (centre), during a handover ceremony at the institution on Thursday (December 16). Sharing the moment is Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton.
Health & Wellness

PM’s Foundation Makes Donation To Health Sector

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has donated 19 oxygen concentrators to the public health system through his Positive Jamaica Foundation. The machines will be utilised to treat persons with moderate respiratory illnesses resulting from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and other ailments, requiring oxygen. Three of these have been given to the Bustamante Hospital for Children, while the remainder...
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton highlights a matter of importance while addressing a virtual Covid Conversations press briefing on Wednesday (December 15).
COVID-19 VaccinationHealth & Wellness

Digital COVID-19 Vaccine Cards Available December 20

Starting Monday (December 20), digital coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccination cards will be available for download by inoculated Jamaicans. Existing physical cards are to be phased out over the next two months and be replaced by digital cards which will be available online via the Ministry of Health and Wellness’ website: vaxcert.moh.gov.jm. This was announced by Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr....
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PSA | Temporary Closure of Linstead Anglican Church Vaccination Site on December 17, 2021

The South East Regional Health Authority (SERHA) wishes to advise the public that the Linstead Anglican Church Vaccination Site will be closed on Friday, December 17, 2021. Persons with vaccination appointments should instead visit the Linstead Health Centre on Saturday, December 18, 2021. Members of the public is being reminded to visit the permanent vaccination sites in the parishes of...
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