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COVID19 Update for Tuesday, May 18, 2021

NEW CASES 24 HRS OVERALL   Confirmed Cases 93 47,572   SEX CLASSIFICATION       Females 43 26,600   Males 50 20,969   Under Investigation 0 3   AGE RANGE 7 months to 91 years 1 day to 108...
Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (standing, second right), observes as (seated, from left), President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Bioprist Group, Dr. Guna Muppuri; and Pro Vice-Chancellor and Principal, University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona Campus, Professor Dale Webber, affix their signatures to a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that will see them undertaking an initiative to expand Jamaica’s health tourism and medical education offerings. Also observing (standing, from left) are Deputy Dean for International Student Affairs in the Faculty of Medical Sciences, UWI, Mona Campus, Dr. Winston De La Haye; High Commissioner of India to Jamaica, His Excellency Rungsung Masakui; and President of Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Diane Edwards. The signing took place during a virtual ceremony on Tuesday (May 18).
Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (standing, second right), observes as (seated, from left), President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Bioprist Group, Dr. Guna Muppuri; and Pro Vice-Chancellor and Principal, University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona Campus, Professor Dale Webber, affix their signatures to a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that will see them undertaking an initiative to expand Jamaica’s health tourism and medical education offerings. Also observing (standing, from left) are Deputy Dean for International Student Affairs in the Faculty of Medical Sciences, UWI, Mona Campus, Dr. Winston De La Haye; High Commissioner of India to Jamaica, His Excellency Rungsung Masakui; and President of Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Diane Edwards. The signing took place during a virtual ceremony on Tuesday (May 18).

Health Training Institute To Be Established In Mobay
Medical Officer of Health for Westmoreland, Dr. Marcia Graham.
Medical Officer of Health for Westmoreland, Dr. Marcia Graham.

Persons Must Remain Vigilant To Prevent Dengue Fever
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, gives an update on the COVID-19 vaccination drive, during a virtual press briefing on May 13.
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, gives an update on the COVID-19 vaccination drive, during a virtual press briefing on May 13.

Dr. Tufton Says COVID-19 Trends Moving In Right Direction, Urges Continued Vigilance
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COVID-19 Update for Monday, May 17, 2021

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Health and Wellness Ministry announces the “Better For You” Programme

In response to the growing incidences of lifestyle diseases in Jamaica, the Ministry of Health and Wellness today announced the launch of the ‘Better For You’ programme which will be available at select restaurants island-wide. ‘Better For You’ as the name suggests, was borne out of focus groups for the national change agenda on lifestyle or non-communicable diseases (NCDs) programme...
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COVID-19 Update for Sunday, May 16, 2021

NEW CASES 24 HRS OVERALL Confirmed Cases 77 47,396 SEX CLASSIFICATION     Females 39 26,511 Males 38 20,882 Under Investigation 0 3 AGE RANGE 1 year to 86 years 1 day to 108 years         PARISH CLASSIFICATION OF NEW CASES     Clarendon 1 2,591 Hanover 1 1,265 Kingston & St. Andrew 13 13,339 Manchester 3...
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton.
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Dr. Tufton Urges Proper Management Of Hypertension

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton says persons should take action to minimise the impact of hypertension (high blood pressure), on their health. In his message for World Hypertension Day 2021, the Minister emphasised that individuals should be screened regularly for the disease. “We are determined to work with you so that together we can change...
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Medical Epidemiologist at the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dr. Julia Rowe Porter.
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Jamaica to Observe World Hypertension Day

Jamaica, on Monday (May 17), will join the rest of the word in observing World Hypertension Day, under the theme ‘Know Your Numbers-It Figures! Control It and Live Longer’. Speaking in an interview with JIS News, Medical Epidemiologist with the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dr. Julia Rowe Porter said information will be disseminated throughout the day, on the ways...
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Head of Neonatal Unit, Victoria Jubilee Hospital (VJH), Dr. Yanique Brown (left), makes a point to Vice President, Employee Benefits Administration, Guardian Life Limited, Oneil Clarke (2nd right), at the handover of medical equipment valued at over $2.5 million to the VJH on May 12. The donation will boost neonatal services offered at the institution. The equipment was donated by the Guardian Life Limited and the Guardian Group Foundation, and include a touch screen incubator, a radiant warmer and a patient monitor. Others (from 2nd left) include: Director of Nursing Services, VJH, Elise Fairweather- Blackwood; and Senior Medical Officer, VJH, Dr. Garth McDonald.
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PHOTOS: Victoria Jubilee Hospital Receives Equipment

Head of Neonatal Unit, Victoria Jubilee Hospital (VJH), Dr. Yanique Brown (left), makes a point to Vice President, Employee Benefits Administration, Guardian Life Limited, Oneil Clarke (2nd right), at the handover of medical equipment valued at over $2.5 million to the VJH on May 12. The donation will boost neonatal services offered at the institution. The equipment was donated by...
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Medical Officer of Health for Westmoreland, Dr. Marcia Graham.
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Vaccinated Persons Urged To Maintain COVID Protocols

Medical Officer of Health for Westmoreland, Dr. Marcia Graham, is encouraging persons who have been vaccinated to continue practising the coronavirus (COVID-19) protocols as stipulated by the Government. “We are encouraging persons to maintain their COVID-19 compliance just as everyone else, in terms of your mask wearing, consistently and correctly covering the nose and the mouth, practising hand hygiene, cough...
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, gives an update on the COVID-19 vaccination drive, during a virtual press briefing on May 13.
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146,147 Jamaicans Receive First Dose Of AstraZeneca Vaccine

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says eight per cent of the targeted population has been inoculated with the AstraZeneca vaccine. Speaking at a virtual COVID Conversations press briefing on May 13, the Minister said that of the 1.924 million persons in the targeted population, only 146,147 Jamaicans have received their first dose of the vaccine....
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