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

PAHO Wants Member Countries To Produce More Medical Supplies

The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is forging stakeholder partnerships designed to bolster member countries’ capacity to manufacture medical supplies needed across the region. PAHO Director, Dr. Carissa Etienne, says the entity is working closely with the Inter-American Development Bank...
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, speaks at a recent virtual Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’.
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, speaks at a recent virtual Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’.

Front-Line Workers To Be Recognised
Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, during his contribution to the Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (May 18).
Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, during his contribution to the Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (May 18).

No COVID-19 Cases At Denham Town Golden Age Home
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COVID19 Update for Tuesday, May 18, 2021
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

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Medical Officer of Health for Westmoreland, Dr. Marcia Graham.
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Persons Must Remain Vigilant To Prevent Dengue Fever

Medical Officer of Health for Westmoreland, Dr. Marcia Graham, says persons must remain vigilant in preventing dengue fever, as the Aedes index is on the increase in the parish. “We have seen an upward trend in our Aedes index from around 10 per cent in February, just under 12 per cent in March, and up to 16.4 per cent as...
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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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Dr. Tufton Says COVID-19 Trends Moving In Right Direction, Urges Continued Vigilance

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says the coronavirus (COVID-19) trends are moving in the right direction, but continues to implore Jamaicans to maintain the health and safety measures. “We have to continue to be cautious. Hospitalisations are going down, the positivity rate is going down, the [virus] reproductive rate is below one – all suggesting...
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Health & Wellness

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.
Health & Wellness

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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