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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (centre),, holding the salt consumption study agreement between his Ministry and the Caribbean Institute for Health Research, which was funded by the National Health Fund (NHF). He was joined by the Chief Executive Officer of NHF, Everton Anderson (right) and University Counsel for the University of the West Indies, Mona Campus, Laleta David Mattis at the official launch of the study on Tuesday (July 13th).

Health And Wellness Ministry Launches Salt Consumption Study

The Ministry of Health and Wellness has launched a knowledge, attitudes and practices study around salt consumption in Jamaica. The project, which was launched virtually on Tuesday (July 13), is a collaborative effort between the Ministry and the Caribbean Institute...

Progress Made Under Health System Strengthening Programme

COVID-19 Clinical Management Summary for Sunday, July 11, 2021

The entrance to the Bustamante Hospital for Children on Arthur Wint Drive in Kingston.

Entrance To Bustamante Hospital For Children To Be Renovated

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, delivering the keynote address during Friday’s (July 9) groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of IMCA Jamaica Limited’s corporate office on Spanish Town Road in Kingston.

PM On Link Between COVID-19 Vaccinations And Post-Pandemic Economic Recovery

5 years ago Health & Wellness

Medical Officer for Westmoreland Urges Continued Vigilance Against Covid-19

Medical Officer of Health for Westmoreland, Dr. Marcia Graham, is urging residents of the parish to remain vigilant in protecting themselves against the coronavirus (COVID-19). “If you do not have to go on the road, stay home. If you do not have to be out late, although the curfew hours have been [adjusted], stay home. Keep yourself as safe as...

Medical Officer of Health, St. Elizabeth Health Services, Dr. Tonia Dawkins-Beharie.

5 years ago Health & Wellness

St. Elizabeth Residents Urged To Remain Vigilant Against Mosquito Breeding

Medical Officer of Health, St. Elizabeth Health Services, Dr. Tonia Dawkins-Beharie, is urging residents not to get complacent in the fight to eradicate mosquito breeding sites across the parish. This call comes in light of the rise in the Aedes index from 8.2 per cent to 9.9 per cent over the past month. The Aedes index refers to the percentage...

State Minister for Health and Wellness, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn (second left), looks at a picture of one of the 20 medical refrigeration units donated to the public health system by international humanitarian aid organisation Direct Relief. The units were officially handed over during a ceremony at the National Health Fund (NHF), Dominica Drive, St. Andrew, on Thursday (July 8). Also looking on (from left) are NHF Chief Executive Officer, Everton Anderson; Director of Programme Operations, Direct Relief, Genevieve Bitter; and Member of Parliament for East Rural St. Andrew, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness.

5 years ago Health & Wellness

Jamaica Receives Donation Of Medical Refrigeration Units From Direct Relief

Jamaica’s public health system has received a donation of 20 medical refrigeration units valued at US$140,378 for the storage of temperature-sensitive pharmaceutical items. The units, provided by international humanitarian aid organisation Direct Relief have been deployed to 14 hospitals, one in each parish, and six health centres across the island. Minister of State in the Ministry of Health and Wellness,...

5 years ago CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

COVID-19 Update for Thursday, July 08, 2021

NEW CASES 24 HRS OVERALL Confirmed Cases 71 50,568 SEX CLASSIFICATION Females 43 28,291 Males 28 22,274 Under Investigation 0 3 AGE RANGE 6 years to 94 years 1 day to 108 years PARISH CLASSIFICATION OF NEW CASES Clarendon 1 2,733 Hanover 4 1,380 Kingston & St. Andrew 22 13,959 Manchester...

Director of Child and Adolescent Mental Health at the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dr. Judith Leiba.

5 years ago Health & Wellness

Parents Advised To Seek Mental Health Services For Children At Comprehensive Clinics

Parents who have concerns about the mental health of their children are being encouraged to visit a comprehensive health centre, even without a referral. Director of Child and Adolescent Mental Health in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dr. Judith Leiba, gave the advice during a recent interview with JIS News. She noted there has been a significant decline in...

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

5 years ago Coronavirus

Vaccine Donations Bolster COVAX Supplies

Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Director, Dr. Carissa Etienne, says coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine donations have enabled the COVAX Facility to substantially expand allocation of supplies to underserved countries in the region. These include provisions of 60 million doses from the United States (US) and 11 million from Japan, which, Dr. Etienne pointed out, will contribute significantly to the distribution of...

Head of the European Union (EU) Delegation to Jamaica, Ambassador Marianne Van Steen. (Donald De La Haye Photo)

5 years ago Finance & Public ServiceHealth & Wellness

EU Provides $1.8-Billion Grant For Building, Upgrading Of Health Centres

Primary healthcare facilities will be built and upgraded in select rural communities through a $1.8-billion (€10.2-million) non-reimbursable grant from the European Union (EU). The EU has committed the funds under its Caribbean Investment Facility (EU-CIF) in support of the Government of Jamaica (GOJ) Health Systems Strengthening Programme (Health Hybrid Programme), which aims to bolster the country’s capacity to effectively address...