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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (at podium), emphasises a point while addressing journalists at the Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston on Friday (July 30), where he welcomed the arrival of 300,000 doses of AstraZeneca coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccines from the United Kingdom (UK). Others (from left) are: Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith; UK High Commissioner to Jamaica, His Excellency Asif Ahmad; and Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton.

Vaccines Offer Hope for Faster Return to Normal Life- PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine provides a “ray of hope” for faster recovery and a return to normalcy as soon as possible. As such, he is appealing for all eligible Jamaicans, to take...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher, displays information on the Superior Efficacy of Front of Package Warning Labels in Jamaica Study, during a virtual press briefing held on July 29.

Study Finds Octagonal Warning Labels Best Help Consumers Make Healthier Food Choices

Director of Family Health Services in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dr. Melody Ennis.

MOH Urges Persons To Report Any Adverse Effects From Vaccines

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses the Ministry’s Non-Communicable Disease (NCD) Programme Review Conference in Montego Bay, recently.

NCDs Must Be Seen As An Economic Problem – Dr. Tufton

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (2nd right), speaks with British High Commissioner to Jamaica, His Excellency Asif Ahmad (2nd left), at the Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston on Friday (July 30), following the arrival of 300,000 doses of AstraZeneca coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccines from the United Kingdom. They were joined by Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, and Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton.

Jamaica Receives 300,000 Doses of Vaccines From The UK

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dunstan Byran, speaking during the Ministry’s virtual COVID Conversations press briefing on Thursday (July 29).

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Over 307,000 Doses Of COVID-19 Vaccines Administered

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dunstan Bryan, says that more than 307,000 doses of the COVID-19 vaccines have been administered to date. “We have inoculated approximately 180,000 persons with one dose and 127,000 persons with two doses (of the AstraZeneca vaccine),” he informed during the Ministry’s virtual COVID Conversations press briefing on Thursday (July 29). He...

Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Jamaica, His Excellency Faisal Falah Alharbi (shown on the monitor), officially hands over medical supplies and equipment valued at $32 million to Jamaica during a virtual ceremony from the Health and Wellness Ministry on Thursday (July 29). From left are Executive Director of the Ministry

5 years ago CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

Jamaica Gets Medical Supplies Valued At Over $32 Million From Saudi Arabia

The Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has donated essential medical equipment and supplies valued at over $32 million to Jamaica to aid in the country’s fight against the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The donation, which was facilitated through the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center, comprises 25,000 surgical sterile gowns, 125,000 non-sterile surgical gowns, 188,000 medical masks,1.6 million...

5 years ago CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

COVID-19 update for Thursday, July 29, 2021

NEW CASES 24 HRS OVERALL Confirmed Cases 180 52,684 SEX CLASSIFICATION Females 107 29,508 Males 73 23,173 Under Investigation 0 3 AGE RANGE 1 day to 95 years 1 day to 108 years PARISH CLASSIFICATION OF NEW CASES Clarendon 2 2,786 Hanover 14 1,510 KSA 57 14,477 Manchester 15 3,196 Portland 3 1,606 St. Ann...

Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addressing the Ministry’s virtual COVID Conversations press briefing on Thursday, July 29.

5 years ago Coronavirus

Jamaicans 18 Years And Over Can Make Appointments To Receive Vaccine

As of Friday, July 30, all Jamaicans aged 18 years and older will be able to make an appointment for the first and second doses of the coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine. Beginning at 10:00 a.m., persons will be able to register online at the Ministry’s website, www.moh.gov.jm, or through the vaccination call centre at 1-888-ONE-LOVE (663-5683). Meanwhile, some 300,000 doses of the AstraZeneca...

Director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Dr. Carissa F. Etienne. (Photo © PAHO/WHO)

5 years ago Coronavirus

PAHO To Assist With Acquiring Vaccines For LA&C Countries

Director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Dr. Carissa Etienne, has said that the entity is negotiating with producers of n-coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccines that have secured World Health Organization (WHO) Emergency Use Listing (EUL), to acquire additional doses for Latin American and Caribbean member countries. “Our proposal for direct purchase of COVID-19 vaccines through [PAHO’s] Revolving Fund is intended...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses the Ministry’s non-communicable disease (NCD) Programme Review and Conference at the Hyatt Ziva Resort in St. James, recently. Seated (from left) are Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor-McKenzie; Minister of State, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn; and Permanent Secretary, Dunstan Bryan.

5 years ago Health & Wellness

Human Behaviour A Key Factor In Dealing With NCDs – Dr. Tufton

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says integrating behavioural science with clinical approaches is important in tackling the issue of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Dr. Tufton, who was addressing the Ministry’s NCD Programme Review and Conference at the Hyatt Ziva Resort in St. James recently, said that the experience of the coronavirus (COVID-19), has highlighted the importance...

Members of the i-doc Concierge Wellness Services team (front, from left), Managing Director, Dr Sherridene Lee; and Director, Dr. Jacqueline Chambers, and (back, from left), Director, Dr. Witold Radomski; and Partner Doctors, Dr. Alvin Wong; and Dr. Garfield Chapman.

5 years ago Health & Wellness

i-doc Concierge Wellness Services Looking To Expand

i-doc Concierge Wellness Services Limited is looking to expand its operations across the island with the establishment of offices in all 14 parishes at a preliminary estimate of $1 billion. Managing Director, Dr. Sherridene Lee, said that the long-term plan is for the company to build out its own constructed premises in each parish offering in-house hospital service to include...