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Dr. Ennis Emphasises Importance of Learning from The COVID-19 Pandemic

Director of Family Health Services in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dr. Melody Ennis is emphasizing the importance of learning from the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Speaking at the recent virtual staging of the Jamaica Association of Public Health Inspectors...

Health Promotion and Education Officer at the Westmoreland Health Department, Gerald Miller.

Covid-19 Intervention Programme Making An Impact In Westmoreland

Consultant Ophthalmologist, Dr. Leighton Maddan (left), examines the ophthalmoscope, donated by Eye Q Optical to the Bustamante Hospital for Children. Looking on is Chief Executive Officer, Eye Q Optical, Aron Wohl. The equipment was handed over during a ceremony held on October 29, on the compound of the hospital in St. Andrew.

Bustamante Hospital Gets Equipment from Eye Q Optical

Jamcovid, Visit Jamaica Platforms Overhauled and Simplified

G Miller: Health Promotion and Education Officer at the Westmoreland Health Department, Gerald Miller.

Westmoreland Health Dept. Trains 73 Covid-19 Vaccine ‘Ambassadors’

President of the Lupus Foundation of Jamaica (LFJ), Desiree Tulloch-Reid.

4 years ago Health & Wellness

Lupus Foundation Hosts Virtual Symposium Oct. 31

On Sunday, October 31, the Lupus Foundation of Jamaica (LFJ), will stage a virtual symposium for persons who are beset by the disease, especially children, beginning at 10:00 a.m. The event will be held under the theme ‘Children and Youth with Lupus: Improving Outcomes Through Knowledge and Support’, and will feature local and international speakers placing the spotlight on improving...

Medical Officer of Health for the parish of Clarendon, Dr. Kimberly Scarlett-Campbell.

4 years ago COVID-19 VaccinationHealth & Wellness

Health Workers Urged To Get Vaccinated

Medical Officer of Health for the parish of Clarendon, Dr. Kimberly Scarlett-Campbell, is appealing to health workers to get vaccinated against the coronavirus (COVID-19). Speaking to JIS News at the Croft’s Hill Health Centre in the parish recently, she said it is important that persons who are delivering healthcare to the public, are protected against the deadly virus, noting that...

Students of Halls Delight Primary in St. Andrew received tablets under the Government of Jamaica Sanitation in Schools Project. Alson photographed is Principal, Denise Dunchie.

4 years ago CoronavirusEducationHealth & WellnessOffice of the Prime MinisterTechnologyYouth

JSIF Supporting Children’s Learning During COVID-19

In the sphere of education, many of the measures that the Government of Jamaica has adopted in response to the global health crisis has been the suspension of face-to-face classes at all levels. The need to maintain educational continuity has however presented challenges to which schools have responded with different remote options. There have been increasing concerns regarding the number...

Executive Director at the Heart Foundation of Jamaica (HFJ), Deborah Chen (second left), celebrates the official handover of the Above Rocks Health Cenrte, in St. Catherine, yesterday (October 27), following the $2.7-million upgrading, funded by the German Government and the Charitable group, VFKE (Verein zur Forderung von Kleimprojekten). Others (from left) are nurse at the facility, Johanna Burgher; Swiss Honorary Consul General to Jamaica, Ueli Bangerter, and Ambassador designate for the Federal Republic of Germany to Jamaica, His Excellency, Dr. Stefan Freidrich Keil.

4 years ago Health & Wellness

Above Rocks Health Centre Upgraded

The Above Rocks Health Centre in St. Catherine has received a $2.7-million upgrade with funding from the German Government and the Charitable group, VFKE (Verein zur Forderung von Kleimprojekten). Speaking at the official handover of the facility on October 27, nurse at the centre, Johanna Burgher, said she was grateful for the donations, noting that a lot of persons in...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, highlights a point while making a statement in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (October 26).

4 years ago CoronavirusCOVID-19 VaccinationHealth & WellnessParliamentPrime Minister

Only Vaccinated Persons Can Attend Events Hosted By Public-Sector Entities

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is advising that only vaccinated persons can be allowed to attend events being hosted by public-sector entities. “These events that are held by public entities are to be controlled events, meaning that the space within which the event is kept, all the protocols must be observed, but it is not a free-access space...

Acting Principal of Corinaldi Avenue Primary School in St. James, Deon Stern-Anglin.

4 years ago CoronavirusEducationHealth & WellnessInformationYouth

Corinaldi Avenue Primary Ready For Face-To-Face Classes

Acting Principal of the Corinaldi Avenue Primary School in St. James, Deon Stern-Anglin, says the school will be ready to reopen for face-to-face classes as soon as the Government gives the go-ahead. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, announced on October 26 that some 376 primary schools have been selected to reopen for face-to-face classes, beginning Monday (November 8)....

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, emphasises a point, while making a statement during the sitting of the House of Representatives on Tuesday (October 26).

4 years ago CoronavirusEducationHealth & WellnessInformationParliamentPrime MinisterYouth

Face-To-Face Classes Necessary To Address Learning Loss – PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government is aware of the increased risk of coronavirus (COVID19) infections when schools begin to reopen, but it is a necessary move at this time given the learning loss being experienced by students. “We have always said that once we [reopen school] we know the numbers are going increase. We are...