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

PAHO Will Continue To Work With Member States To Manage COVID-19 – Director

Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Director, Dr. Carissa Etienne, says the entity will continue to work closely with stakeholders in member countries and at the regional level to assist them in managing coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreaks, forecasting hospital bed requirements, and...
Chief Executive Officer, Jamaica National Agency for Accreditation (JANAAC), Sharonmae Shirley, speaks at a JIS ‘Think Tank’.
Chief Executive Officer, Jamaica National Agency for Accreditation (JANAAC), Sharonmae Shirley, speaks at a JIS ‘Think Tank’.

JANAAC Invites Private Labs To Participate In Pre-Approval Programme For COVID Tests
Chairman and Consultant Cardiologist of the Heart Foundation of Jamaica, Dr. Andrene Chung, addresses JIS ‘Think Tank’ on January 20.
Chairman and Consultant Cardiologist of the Heart Foundation of Jamaica, Dr. Andrene Chung, addresses JIS ‘Think Tank’ on January 20.

Heart Foundation Implores Persons Not To Stay Away From Doctors’ Appointments
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (2nd left), in discussion with Ann Marie Mowatt Carby (right), one of 30 persons who have joined the Ministry
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (2nd left), in discussion with Ann Marie Mowatt Carby (right), one of 30 persons who have joined the Ministry's COVID-19 Mental Health Response Programme as a Reach Out Ranger. Occasion was the virtual graduation of the Rangers today (January 20). Others pictured (from left) are: participant in the programme, Shavina Lennon and Director of Mental Health and Substance Abuse at the Ministry, Dr. Kevin Gouldbourne.

Reach Out Rangers For COVID-19 Mental Health Response Programme
Chairman and Consultant Cardiologist at the Heart Foundation of Jamaica, Dr. Andrene Chung (right), addresses a JIS ‘Think Tank’ today (January 20). Also participating in the ‘Think Tank’ is Executive Director of the Heart Foundation of Jamaica, Mrs. Deborah Chen.
Chairman and Consultant Cardiologist at the Heart Foundation of Jamaica, Dr. Andrene Chung (right), addresses a JIS ‘Think Tank’ today (January 20). Also participating in the ‘Think Tank’ is Executive Director of the Heart Foundation of Jamaica, Mrs. Deborah Chen.

Foundation Calls On Jamaicans To Get Screened For Heart Disease

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UNDP Supports Jamaica in Strengthening Coordinated Response to Emergencies like COVID-19 with Digital Platform

Foreign Affairs Minister lauds timely and critical support Jamaica is innovating a digital emergency response mechanism to coordinate and track multiple demands for financial support, goods and services across government and inflows of international and local assistance, in the event of emergencies like COVID 19. Branded the Emergency Response Coordination Platform (ERCP), the system aims to strengthen government’s capacity to...
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses the House of Representatives on January 19
CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

Measures In Place For Fast Clearance Of COVID-19 Vaccines

The Government has put measures in place to facilitate the quick clearance of the coronavirus (COVID 19) vaccines, once they arrive in the island. Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, made the disclosure while delivering a statement in the House of Representatives on January 19. Jamaica has committed to vaccinating 16 per cent of the population...
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses the House of Representatives on January 19
CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

Cabinet Approves COVID-19 Deployment And Vaccination Interim Plan

Cabinet has approved a National COVID-19 Deployment and Vaccination Interim Plan, as the strategy and authority on the deployment of COVID-19 vaccine/vaccines in Jamaica. The document was tabled in the House of Representatives on January 19, by Minister of Health and wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton. The Plan outlines the overall strategies for the deployment, implementation and monitoring of...
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Assistant Director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Dr. Jarbas Barbosa. (Photo © PAHO/WHO)
CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

PAHO To Receive 195 Million Doses Of COVID-19 Vaccines Between March And June

The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is expected to receive approximately 195 million doses of the coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccines between March and June. This will be for deployment to member countries joining the World Health Organization’s (WHO) COVID-19 Vaccines Global Access (COVAX) Facility, through which the provisions are being procured. The amount will be from two billion doses for which...
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