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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, making his 2021/22 Budget Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on Thursday (March 18), under the theme ‘Recovery: Stronger, Faster, Better’.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, making his 2021/22 Budget Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on Thursday (March 18), under the theme ‘Recovery: Stronger, Faster, Better’.

Tougher COVID-19 Measures Coming – PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has advised that he will be announcing new and stronger coronavirus (COVID-19) infection prevention and control measures, when the current provisions expire on March 22. He was making his 2021/22 Budget Debate presentation...
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, making his 2021/22 Budget Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on Thursday (March 18), under the theme ‘Recovery: Stronger, Faster, Better’.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, making his 2021/22 Budget Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on Thursday (March 18), under the theme ‘Recovery: Stronger, Faster, Better’.

PM Will Be Vaccinated With Front-Line Public-Sector Workers
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left), signs a contract with Founder and Chief Executive Officer, itelbpo smart solutions, Yoni Epstein, on Thursday (March 18) at the offices of the Ministry of Health and Wellness, in New Kingston.
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left), signs a contract with Founder and Chief Executive Officer, itelbpo smart solutions, Yoni Epstein, on Thursday (March 18) at the offices of the Ministry of Health and Wellness, in New Kingston.

Persons 75 Years And Older Can Get Appointments For COVID-19 Vaccines As Of March 22
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COVID-19 Update for Wednesday, March 17, 2021
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)

COVAX To Start Distributing J&J Vaccines By July

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

More Regional Countries Receiving Vaccines Through COVAX

Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Director, Dr. Carissa Etienne, says the delivery of vaccines to the region through the Global Access (COVAX) Facility is increasing. Speaking during PAHO’s COVID-19 digital briefing on Wednesday (March 17), Dr. Etienne said that nearly 400,000 vaccines, procured through COVAX, have been delivered to countries through the regional body’s Revolving Fund Facility since last week....
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Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dunstan Bryan. (File Photo)
CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

Web-Based Registration System For COVID-19 Vaccines To Be Launched March 22

On Monday, March 22, the Government will launch its web-based system for the registration and scheduling of appointments for persons who wish to receive coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccines. This announcement was made by Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dunstan Bryan, during the sitting of the Joint Select Committee on the COVID-19 Pandemic and Related Matters, which was held on...
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Poison Information Coordinator at the Caribbean Poison Information Network, Sherika Whitelocke-Ballingsingh.
Health & Wellness

CARPIN Calls For Use Of GHS For Classification And Labelling Of Cleaning Chemicals

The Caribbean Poison Information Network (CARPIN) is calling for the use of the Globally Harmonised System (GHS) of classification and labelling of chemicals used for cleaning in Jamaica. In an interview with JIS News, Poison Information Coordinator at CARPIN, Sherika Whitelocke-Ballingsingh, indicated that the discussion has been ongoing in the country for the past 10 years, without there being consensus...
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (second right); Head of the Logistics and Operations Committee, Private Sector Vaccination Initiative, Peter Melhado (left) and United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), Jamaica Country Representative, Mariko Kagoshima (second left), affix their signatures to documents formalising the partnership for support of the COVID-19 vaccination management system, during a virtual ceremony on March 16. Also sharing in the moment at right is Chairman of the Oversight Committee, Private Sector Vaccination Initiative, Christopher Zacca.
CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

Vaccination Management System To Become Operational By Early April

The Government is partnering with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) for the deployment of vaccination management system software with a registration and scheduling module that will make the process of registration seamless. The digital health platform, which is slated to become operational in early April, will be accessed through the websites of the Ministry of Health and Wellness, the...
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