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The National Health Fund receives pharmaceutical supplies valued at US$900,000 from Direct Relief in partnership with the Issa Trust Foundation. In discussion are (L-R) Chairman of the National Health Fund, Mr. Howard Mitchell, Chairman of the Issa Trust Foundation, Mr. Paul Issa, CEO of the National Health Fund, Mr. Everton Anderson and Senior Director of Pharmacy Services Delivery, Ms. Keron Mais. The handover ceremony was held on May 13, 2021, at the NHF Pharmaceutical Warehouse in Kingston.
The National Health Fund receives pharmaceutical supplies valued at US$900,000 from Direct Relief in partnership with the Issa Trust Foundation. In discussion are (L-R) Chairman of the National Health Fund, Mr. Howard Mitchell, Chairman of the Issa Trust Foundation, Mr. Paul Issa, CEO of the National Health Fund, Mr. Everton Anderson and Senior Director of Pharmacy Services Delivery, Ms. Keron Mais. The handover ceremony was held on May 13, 2021, at the NHF Pharmaceutical Warehouse in Kingston.

NHF Receives Pharmaceutical Drugs Valued At US$900,000 From Direct Relief

The National Health Fund (NHF) has received pharmaceutical drugs valued at US$900,000 geared towards boosting inpatient and outpatient care across the island. This contribution to health care in Jamaica was made possible by Direct Relief in partnership with the Issa...
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COVID-19 Update For Thursday, May 13, 2021
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses the weekly virtual COVID Conversations press briefing on May 13.
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses the weekly virtual COVID Conversations press briefing on May 13.

Persons 50 Years And Older Can Now Register To Receive Vaccine
Health Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (centre), engages with registered nurses at the opening ceremony of the Jamaica/United Kingdom (UK) Critical Care Nursing Programme, at the Kingston Public Hospital (KPH) in October 2018.
Health Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (centre), engages with registered nurses at the opening ceremony of the Jamaica/United Kingdom (UK) Critical Care Nursing Programme, at the Kingston Public Hospital (KPH) in October 2018.

Dr. Tufton Hails Nurses As Heroes Of Health
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COVID-19 Update For Wednesday, May 12, 2021

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Director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Dr. Carissa F. Etienne.
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1.5 Million Healthcare Workers In Latin America And Caribbean Fully Vaccinated

Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Director, Dr. Carissa Etienne, says reports from 18 Latin American and Caribbean member countries indicate that 1.5 million healthcare workers in these territories are now fully vaccinated against the coronavirus (COVID-19). Dr. Etienne, who was addressing PAHO’s COVID-19 digital briefing on Wednesday (May 12), said it is imperative that countries make the most of the...
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Director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Dr. Carissa F. Etienne. (Photo © PAHO/WHO)
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PAHO Donates Equipment To Member States To Fight COVID-19

The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has donated more than 7,000 pulse oximeters and nearly 2,000 oxygen concentrators to aid member countries’ response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Director, Dr. Carissa Etienne, says the items have been provided to assist health workers in identifying COVID-19 patients in hospitals requiring oxygen, and ensuring adequate supplies to help persons to recover. A...
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Health & Wellness

Health Minister Hails Nurses as Healthcare Heroes

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton is commending the nation’s nurses for their commitment to healthcare. In his International Nurses Day message, the Minister highlights that nurses are heroes of health and an invaluable resource to the public health system.  “Nurses in Jamaica are central to the public health system and today on International Nurses’ Day,...
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COVID-19 Update For Tuesday, May 11, 2021

NEW CASES 24 HRS OVERALL Confirmed Cases 101 46,922 SEX CLASSIFICATION     Females 51 26,264 Males 50 20,655 Under Investigation 0 3 AGE RANGE 6 months to 88 years 1 day to 108 years         PARISH CLASSIFICATION OF NEW CASES     Clarendon 7 2,571 Hanover 0 1,249 Kingston & St. Andrew 15 13,230 Manchester 9...
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses a recent forum in Kingston, to outline Government
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Support For Lupus Patients

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says the Government spent more than $12 million on drugs for lupus patients in the last financial year, and more persons should register and access the support. Addressing a virtual forum to observe World Lupus Day on Monday (May 10), Dr. Tufton said more than 900 patients benefited. “It was...
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COVID-19 Update For Sunday, May 09, 2021

NEW CASES 24 HRS OVERALL Confirmed Cases 74 46,782 SEX CLASSIFICATION     Females 48 26,190 Males 26 20,589 Under Investigation 0 3 AGE RANGE 53 days to 87 years 1 day to 108 years         PARISH CLASSIFICATION OF NEW CASES     Clarendon 3 2,561 Hanover 4 1,249 Kingston & St. Andrew 16 13,212 Manchester 3...
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