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Update on COVID-19 Measures Under the Disaster Risk Management Act

The Cabinet has decided on the following measures: The islandwide nightly 8 pm to 5 am curfew is being extended for the period February 24 – March 1, 2021. Accordingly, the curfew will commence at 8 pm on Wednesday, February...
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addressing a COVID Conversation virtual press briefing on February 23.
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addressing a COVID Conversation virtual press briefing on February 23.

More Health Workers Being Hired
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, highlights a point while addressing the virtual COVID Conversations press briefing at the Ministry’s office, in New Kingston, on Tuesday (February 23).
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, highlights a point while addressing the virtual COVID Conversations press briefing at the Ministry’s office, in New Kingston, on Tuesday (February 23).

Government Providing Additional Beds For COVID-19 Patients
Behaviour Change Communication Coordinator at the National Family Planning Board, Marion Waysome-McIntyre, addresses JIS ‘Think Tank’, on February 22.
Behaviour Change Communication Coordinator at the National Family Planning Board, Marion Waysome-McIntyre, addresses JIS ‘Think Tank’, on February 22.

NFPB To Launch Teenage Pregnancy Prevention Campaign
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), exchanges greetings with Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (left), at the ground breaking for the construction of the $16-million Andrews Mews Health and Recreational Centre in Olympic Gardens, St. Andrew, on Friday (February 19). Also pictured in the background (from left) are Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor, Delroy Williams; and Chief Executive Officer of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation, (KSAMC), Robert Hill (partially hidden).
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), exchanges greetings with Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (left), at the ground breaking for the construction of the $16-million Andrews Mews Health and Recreational Centre in Olympic Gardens, St. Andrew, on Friday (February 19). Also pictured in the background (from left) are Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor, Delroy Williams; and Chief Executive Officer of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation, (KSAMC), Robert Hill (partially hidden).

PM Pleased With Shift In Public Sentiment Regarding COVID-19 Vaccine

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Budget 2021/2022Health & Wellness

PROMAC Gets $75 Million

The Government has set aside $75 million to continue initiatives under the Programme for Reduction of Maternal and Child Mortality (PROMAC) in Jamaica. The allocation will facilitate final payments on laboratory equipment and complete a training programme for nurses. Details are contained in the 2021/2022 Estimates of Expenditure, which is now before the House of Representatives. PROMAC is being funded...
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Health & Wellness

CARPIN Urges Persons To Note Effects Of Pesticide Use

Poison Information Coordinator at the Caribbean Poison Information Network, Sherika Whitelocke-Ballingsingh, is appealing for persons to be aware of and report any harmful effects from the use of or exposure to pesticides. She said that this is especially the case for persons who are exposed to these chemicals on a regular basis or over an extended period. “If your body...
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Budget 2021/2022Health & Wellness

$125 Million For Western Children And Adolescent Hospital

The Ministry of Health and Wellness is to pump $125 million into the Western Children and Adolescent Hospital during the 2021/2022 fiscal year. Details of this expenditure are outlined in the 2021/2022 Estimates of Expenditure, now before the House of Representatives. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness; and Minister of Health & Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, broke...
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