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Minister without portfolio in the Ministry of National Security, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (left) and Commissioner of Corrections, Lieutenant Colonel (Ret’d) Gary Rowe (right), look at a piece of medical equipment, which was among medical and sanitation items donated to the Department of Correctional Services (DCS) by the United States (US) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Caribbean Regional Office. Looking on is Chargé d'Affaires at the United States (US) Embassy in Jamaica, John McIntyre, who handed over the items at the Ministry of National Security in St. Andrew on Tuesday (June 29).

DCS Receives Medical, Sanitation Supplies From Centers For Disease Control

The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) has received a donation of medical and sanitation supplies valued at more than $4.5 million from the United States (US) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Caribbean Regional Office. The items, to support...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, welcomes the arrival of 65,000 doses of AstraZeneca vaccines, donated by the Government of Mexico, at the Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston on Wednesday (June 30). Joining him (from second left) are Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith; Executive Director, Mexican Agency for International Cooperation and Development (AMEXCID), Dr. Laura Elena Carrillo Cubillas; and Mexican Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Juan Jose Gonzalez.

Vaccine From Mexico To Facilitate Second-Dose Blitz This Weekend

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right), examines one of the emergency relief beds donated by the Rapid Relief Team to support the country’s coronavirus (COVID-19) response. Looking on are volunteer from the Rapid Relief Team, Brian Decasseres (centre) and Sales Manager at DFL Distributors Limited, Matthew Decasseres. A total of 168 emergency relief beds, 200 mattresses and 40 locally made bed sheets, were handed over by the Rapid Relief Team, DFL Distributors Limited and CAMKO Limited, respectively, at the Shalimar Warehouse in Kingston on Tuesday (June 29).

Health Ministry Gets Donation Of Beds, Sheets

COVID-19 Clinical Management Summary for Tuesday, June 29, 2021

COVID-19 Update for Sunday, June 27, 2021

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (3rd left), Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service and North East St. Ann Member of Parliament, Hon. Marsha Smith (3rd right), and members of the North East Regional Health Authority with Steer Town Health Centre adopter and donor, Ranny Watson (2nd right), during the Adopt-a-Clinic ceremony on June 24.

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Gov’t’s Adopt-A-Clinic Programme Generates $154M

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says the Government’s Adopt-a-Clinic Programme has, so far, raised approximately $154 million to assist in providing quality service delivery in hospitals and health centres islandwide. Speaking during the adoption ceremony for the Steer Town Health Centre in St. Ann on June 24, Dr. Tufton said while the number of clinics...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), presents Penwood High School Grade 11 student, Ricardo McIntosh, with a tablet computer. Prime Minister Holness was visiting students who participated in special ‘super classes’ facilitated at the institution on Saturday (June 26) by the non-profit organisation, Jamaica Millennium Vision for Youth (JMVY), for 2021 Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) and Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) external test candidates.

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More COVID-19 Vaccines Anticipated By August for Jamaica

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says it is anticipated that, come August, Jamaica should receive additional supplies of coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccines. He said these would enable more persons to be vaccinated, particularly those categorised in priority groups. “We are expecting that we will continue to vaccinate our older population, our critical workers – healthcare workers, police force, military,...

Senior Veterinary Specialist, Veterinary Services Division, Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, Dr. Suzanne McLennon-Miguel, addressing a recent JIS Think Tank.

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Food Industry Stakeholders Complying With Covid-19 Guidelines

Stakeholders in the food industry are being hailed for complying with the coronavirus (COVID-19) protocols and guidelines. Director of Veterinary Public Health in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dr. Linnette Peters, told JIS News that while there were no changes in the regulations regarding food safety, protocols were established to guide the operations of stakeholders including farmers and food...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton.

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Compassionate Care Programme Remains Important – Dr. Tufton

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says the Compassionate Care Programme remains an important initiative in building a culture of quality service delivery at public hospitals and health centres across the island. In an interview with JIS News, following a ceremony for the adoption of the Steer Town Health Centre in St. Ann on Thursday (June...

Director, Veterinary Public Health, Ministry of Health & Wellness, Dr. Linnette Peters, speaks at a JIS ‘Think Tank’.

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Health Ministry Encourages Public To Report Food-Borne Illnesses

The Ministry of Health & Wellness is urging members of the public to report food-borne illnesses to the relevant authorities. Speaking with JIS News, Director, Veterinary Public Health, Ministry of Health & Wellness, Dr. Linnette Peters, said the Government is keen on increasing the public’s knowledge of their role in food safety, and reporting incidents of food-borne illnesses is crucial...

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COVID-19 Update for Thursday, June 24, 2021

NEW CASES 24 HRS OVERALL Confirmed Cases 68 49,909 SEX CLASSIFICATION Females 45 27,916 Males 23 21,990 Under Investigation 0 3 AGE RANGE 1 year to 94 years 1 day to 108 years PARISH CLASSIFICATION OF NEW CASES Clarendon 4 2,715 Hanover 5 1,348 Kingston & St. Andrew 8 13,802 Manchester...

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COVID-19 Update for Wednesday, June 23, 2021

NEW CASES 24 HRS OVERALL Confirmed Cases 46 49,841 SEX CLASSIFICATION Females 29 27,871 Males 17 21,967 Under Investigation 0 3 AGE RANGE 1 year to 91 years 1 day to 108 years PARISH CLASSIFICATION OF NEW CASES Clarendon 2 2,711 Hanover 0 1,343 Kingston & St. Andrew 18 13,794 Manchester...