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Chief Executive Officer of JANAAC, Sharonmae Shirley, speaks at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS)

‘Think Tank’, on February 26. — Chief Executive Officer of JANAAC, Sharonmae Shirley, speaks at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’, on February 26.

Three Entities Certified to Test for COVID-19

The Jamaica National Agency for Accreditation (JANAAC) is reporting that since the launch of the Pre-Accreditation Approval Programme (PAAP) for coronavirus (COVID-19) testing, in January 2021, three entities have been certified under the programme. “We would like to celebrate granting...

Regional Technical Director, Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA) Dr. Dianne Campbell-Stennett.

St. James Business Operators Urged to do More to Contain COVID-19

Councillor Devon Brown of the Hopewell Division, lays flowers in honour of National Hero, the Rt. Excellent Sir Alexander Bustamante, at a ceremony at his birthplace in Blenheim, Hanover, on Wednesday, February 24, to mark the 137th anniversary of his birth.

Hanover Residents Urged To Emulate Bustamante In COVID-10 Fight

Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (second left) and Member of Parliament, St. Andrew Western, Anthony Hylton (third left), unveil a plaque during the ceremony for the formal adoption of the Duhaney Park Health Centre by Hardware and Lumber, under the Ministry of Health and Wellness' Adopt-a-Clinic Programme. The event was held at the facility’s St. Andrew location, on Thursday (February 25). Also pictured are Managing Director, Hardware and Lumber, Marcus Richards (left) and Public Health Nurse, Duhaney Park Health Centre, Winnifred McKenzie.

Health Minister Highlights Significance Of Adopt-A-Clinic Initiative

Behaviour Change Communication Coordinator at the National Family Planning Board, Marion Waysome-McIntyre, addresses JIS ‘ Think Tank’.

NFPB Confident Teenage Pregnancy Prevention Programme Will Meet Objective

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COVID-19 for Thursday, February 25, 2021

NEW CASES 24 HRS OVERALL Confirmed Cases 204 22,471 SEX CLASSIFICATION Males 79 9,964 Females 125 12,504 Under Investigation 0 3 AGE RANGE 2 years to 99 years 1 day to 104 years PARISH CLASSIFICATION OF NEW CASES Clarendon 5 1,304 Hanover 4...

Director of Family Health Services in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dr. Melody Ennis

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Health Ministry Trains Critical Personnel In Preparation For COVID-19 Vaccine

The Ministry of Health and Wellness has conducted a series of training sessions with critical personnel in preparation for the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine. Speaking at a JIS Think Tank on Wednesday (February 24), Director of Family Health Services in the Ministry, Dr. Melody Ennis, said that “over 580 staff members in the public sector from various categories were...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right), examines syringes being stored at the Ministry’s storage warehouse on Shalimar Avenue in Kingston, in preparation for the distribution of vaccines that are to come in the island to prevent the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). Looking on is Acting Stores Manager, Dwayne Linton. The Minister visited the site on February 24.

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PHOTOS: Health Minister, Dr. Tufton At Ministry’s Warehouse

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right), examines syringes being stored at the Ministry’s storage warehouse on Shalimar Avenue in Kingston, in preparation for the distribution of vaccines that are to come in the island to prevent the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). Looking on is Acting Stores Manager, Dwayne Linton. The Minister visited the site on...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left), examines the Medi Tray cold insulation packs that will preserve coronavirus (COVID-19) at the warehouse of the National Health Fund (NHF) in Kingston, on Wednesday (February 24). With the Minister is Senior Director, Pharmacy Services Delivery, NHF, Keron Mais.

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PHOTOS: Health Minister At National Health Fund Warehouse

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

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Vaccines Distributed Through COVAX Are Safe And Effective – PAHO Head

Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Director, Dr. Carissa Etienne, is encouraging citizens of member states to get vaccinated against the coronavirus (COVID-19), once doses approved for distribution by the World Health Organization (WHO) are delivered to their countries. Approximately two billion doses of vaccines are being procured from manufacturers for initial deployment through WHO’s COVID-19 Vaccines Global Access (COVAX) Facility,...

Donation of incubator to the Victoria Jubilee Hospital Neonatal Unit

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Jamaica Stock Exchange Donates Incubator to Victoria Jubilee Hospital

As part of its 50th Anniversary celebrations, the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) held a 5K Fun Run/Walk dubbed, ‘Welcome to Kingston 5k Fun Run/Walk’, which raised funds to purchase two (2) incubators for the Kingston Public Victoria Jubilee Neonatal Care Unit and the University Hospital of the West Indies Neonatal Unit. This was in response to the great and ongoing...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses the virtual COVID Conversations press briefing on February 23.

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Compliance With COVID-19 Protocols Essential – Dr. Tufton

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says that compliance with the provisions under the Disaster Risk Management Act (DRMA) is “absolutely essential” in reducing the transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19) These include physical distancing, staying at home, avoiding crowded situations, frequently washing and sanitising hands and surfaces, wearing masks, obeying the quarantine rules, among other measures....