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Advisor, Non-communicable Diseases and Mental Health at the Pan-American Health Organization (PAHO), Dr. Michelle A. Harris,

Jamaica Association For the Deaf to Host Webinar April 28

The Jamaica Association for the Deaf (JAD), in collaboration with the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) will host a webinar on Wednesday, April 28, starting at 6:00 p.m. This is in observance of International Noise Awareness Day. The webinar will...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, speaks to the media at the Norman Manley International Airport on Monday (April 26), after the arrival of 55,000 doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine.

Health Minister Reminds Persons to Still Observe Protocols After First Jab

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right), reads the label on a shipment with the AstraZeneca vaccine, which arrived at the Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston, on Monday (April 26). With the Minister is the PAHO/WHO Country Representative for Jamaica, Bermuda and the Cayman Islands, Bernadette Theodore Gandi.

Health Minister Weighs in on Vaccine Passport

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right), examines a shipment of AstraZeneca vaccine from the COVAX Facility, which arrived at the Norman Manley International Airport on Monday (April 26). Sharing the moment (at left) is PAHO/WHO Country Representative for Jamaica, Bermuda and the Cayman Islands, Bernadette Theodore Gandi.

55,000 Doses of AstraZeneca Vaccine Arrived Yesterday

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

PAHO Members Called on to Contain Spread of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases

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COVID-19 Update For Sunday, April 25, 2021

NEW CASES 24 HRS OVERALL Confirmed Cases 141 45,145 SEX CLASSIFICATION Females 76 25,254 Males 65 19,888 Under Investigation 0 3 AGE RANGE 2 years to 91 years 1 day to 108 years PARISH CLASSIFICATION OF NEW CASES Clarendon 14 2,482 Hanover...

Medical Officer of Health for Westmoreland, Dr. Marcia Graham, addresses the recent monthly meeting of the Westmoreland Municipal Corporation, in Savanna-la-Mar.

5 years ago Health & Wellness

Residents in Westmoreland Encouraged to Destroy Mosquito Breeding Sites

Residents of Westmoreland are encouraged to destroy mosquito breeding sites, and protect themselves from mosquito bites by wearing appropriate clothing, and using repellent, nets and screens. The call comes from Medical Officer of Health for the parish, Dr. Marcia Graham, who points out that the Aedes index in the parish has increased. She was addressing the recent monthly meeting of...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), responds to Television Jamaica (TVJ) journalist, Kirk Wright, during the first in a series of one-on-one media interviews dubbed ‘All Access with Prime Minister Andrew Holness’, which was conducted recently at the Prime Minister’s Official Residence – Vale Royal. The weekly series will see Mr. Holness engaging a representative from a media house each week in a 10-minute session during which they will pose questions to him on matters relating to crime, the economy and the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. (Dave Reid Photo)

5 years ago Health & Wellness

Government Committed To Boosting Complement Of Nurses

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government remains committed to taking steps to boost the complement of nurses in Jamaica’s public health system, in order to address the shortage of personnel largely as a result of attrition. These measures, Mr. Holness said, include continued pursuit of bilateral arrangements and bolstering the availability of training opportunities and resources...

5 years ago CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

COVID-19 Update For Thursday, April 22, 2021

NEW CASES 24 HRS OVERALL NOTES Confirmed Cases 140 44,642 SEX CLASSIFICATION Females 87 24,977 Males 52 19,661 Under Investigation 1 4 AGE RANGE 1 day to 97 years 1 day to 108 years PARISH CLASSIFICATION OF NEW CASES Clarendon 3 2,443 ...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. (Michael Sloley Photo) File Photo

5 years ago Coronavirus

Gov’t Not Making COVID-19 Vaccine Mandatory – PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says despite some degree of reluctance and hesitancy by a number or persons to being vaccinated against the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), the Government is not considering making it mandatory. While noting that this is “not unheard of”, citing legislation in the case of children, he said it is not, in principle, the policy...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, speaks in the House of Representatives on April 21.

5 years ago Coronavirus

Jamaica Boosts Capacity To Test For Variant Strains Of COVID-19

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, has informed that the country is boosting its capacity to test for variant strains of the coronavirus (COVID-19) locally. Addressing the House of Representatives on April 21, Dr. Tufton acknowledged the support of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the Government of the United States in financing equipment for...

5 years ago CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

Do Not Spread False Information – Health Minister

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says members of the public should refrain from spreading false information and verbally attacking healthcare workers who have done their job with distinction in the fight against the coronavirus (COVID-19). “The anti-vax movement is alive and active and with each day we do experience in public health, whether through cyber...