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General Manager of the JN Foundation, Claudine Allen (second left), is joined by (from left), biker, Christopher Atkinson; Lead for Youth & Education Programmes at JN Foundation, Sydoney Preddie; and Community Engagement Lead at National Helmet Wearing Coalition (NHWC), Marlon Fletcher, at the NHWC’s blood drive at Cornwall Regional Hospital in Montego Bay, St. James, on Saturday, April 12.
General Manager of the JN Foundation, Claudine Allen (second left), is joined by (from left), biker, Christopher Atkinson; Lead for Youth & Education Programmes at JN Foundation, Sydoney Preddie; and Community Engagement Lead at National Helmet Wearing Coalition (NHWC), Marlon Fletcher, at the NHWC’s blood drive at Cornwall Regional Hospital in Montego Bay, St. James, on Saturday, April 12.

NHWC Hosts Blood Drive at Cornwall Regional Hospital

The National Helmet Wearing Coalition (NHWC), in collaboration with the JN Foundation and the National Blood Transfusion Service (NBTS), hosted a blood drive at Cornwall Regional Hospital in Montego Bay, on Saturday, April 12. Held under the theme ‘Rev Up...
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton.
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton.

Jamaica Making Progress on Reducing Maternal Mortality
School Nurse, Fredrica Frazer-Stewart, serving fruit salad to students of Brown’s Town High School in St. Ann, during the institution’s major health fair, held on Tuesday, April 8.
School Nurse, Fredrica Frazer-Stewart, serving fruit salad to students of Brown’s Town High School in St. Ann, during the institution’s major health fair, held on Tuesday, April 8.

Students, Teachers and Community Members Take Part in Health Fair at Brown’s Town High
Members of the Board of Directors at the Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA) display their certificates for completing a Master Class in Corporate Governance, recently. The Board members are (from left) Corporate Secretary/Legal Officer, Damia Dawes-Monthrope; Chairman of the Board, Eric Clarke; CEO of the Cornwall Regional Hospital (CRH), Charmaine Williams-Beckford; Deputy Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Dwight Crawford; CRH’s Senior Medical Officer, Dr. Curtis Yeates; Gabrielle Lee; Reverend Ockery Brown; and Vivette Tulloch.
Members of the Board of Directors at the Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA) display their certificates for completing a Master Class in Corporate Governance, recently. The Board members are (from left) Corporate Secretary/Legal Officer, Damia Dawes-Monthrope; Chairman of the Board, Eric Clarke; CEO of the Cornwall Regional Hospital (CRH), Charmaine Williams-Beckford; Deputy Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Dwight Crawford; CRH’s Senior Medical Officer, Dr. Curtis Yeates; Gabrielle Lee; Reverend Ockery Brown; and Vivette Tulloch.

Corporate Governance Training for Board Members of WRHA
Students from Frankfield Primary School perform a cultural piece at the official reopening of the Frankfield Health Centre in Clarendon on Friday (March 28).
Students from Frankfield Primary School perform a cultural piece at the official reopening of the Frankfield Health Centre in Clarendon on Friday (March 28).

Clarendon Custos Welcomes Frankfield Health Centre Renovation

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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses the official reopening of the renovated Frankfield Health Centre in Clarendon on Friday (March 28). The project was completed at a cost of approximately $35 million under the Ministry’s Operation Refresh initiative.
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Frankfield Health Centre Gets $35 Million ‘Refresh’

Over 10,000 residents of several communities in Clarendon are now accessing health services in a more comfortable environment following the renovation of the Frankfield Health Centre in the parish at a cost of approximately $35 million. The project was done under the Ministry of Health and Wellness’ Operation Refresh, which is a $1 billion project aimed at enhancing the look,...
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Executive Director, National Healthcare Enhancement Foundation, Courtney Cephas (left), in discussion with (from second left) the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) Director of Information and Training, Delmares White, Acting Deputy Director General, Michelle Edwards and Acting Senior Director of Preparedness and Emergency Operations, Sophia Mitchell; and Senior Health Advisor, Emergency Response Unit, International Medical Corps and Team Lead for Jamaica, Dr. John Roberts, during the opening ceremony for the health and emergency preparedness training programme at the Caribbean Military Academy, Up Park Camp, Kingston, on Monday (March 24).
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230 First Responders Undergoing Health and Emergency Preparedness Training

Over the course of two weeks, approximately 230 first responders are being engaged in a health and emergency preparedness training programme designed to significantly enhance Jamaica’s response capabilities and readiness. The training, which runs from March 20 to April 4, is being conducted by representatives from the International Medical Corps (IMC). The participants include personnel from the Jamaica Defence Force...
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Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor McKenzie, CD
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Chief Medical Officer Appointed to Regional Agency Board

Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor McKenzie, CD has been appointed to the Executive Board of the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA). Dr. Bisasor McKenzie will represent Jamaica for the next two years. The Board of this regional body has a duty to approve its strategic plan; undertake and cooperate in open and prompt exchange of relevant information related to...
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College Nurse, Linconett Brown-Martin (left), assists Laboratory Technical Assistant, Damar Gordon (right), in getting student, Demar Lattibeaudiere, ready to donate blood during a health fair and blood drive at the Montego Bay Community College, in St. James, on Wednesday, March 19.
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Montego Bay Community College Hosts Health Fair and Blood Drive

Students and staff participated in the third annual health fair and blood drive, hosted by the Montego Bay Community College in St. James, on March 19. They also took advantage of the various health services on offer, including HIV testing and screening, blood pressure checks and others. College Nurse, Linconett Brown-Martin, said the initiative helped students to be better equipped...
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right), points out the features of a microwave to Senior Director of Pharmacy Services at the National Health Fund (NHF), Grace-Ann Johnson, during a tour of the newly refurbished Thompson Town Health Centre in Clarendon, at the official reopening of the facility recently. The improvement work was done under the Ministry’s Operation Refresh initiative, which involves collaboration with the NHF and the regional health authorities.
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NHF Invests $433 Million in Health Infrastructure Projects for 2023/2024

The National Health Fund (NHF) continues to be a key partner in the redevelopment of healthcare facilities with $433 million approved for 21 infrastructure projects in 2023/2024. The sum accounted for 41.1 per cent of the $1.1 billion approved for 30 projects under the institutional benefits programme, representing the largest share of the funds, said Senior Director of Pharmacy Services...
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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie addresses the graduation ceremony for 31 persons who have received training under the Psychiatric Nurses
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Thirty-one Participants Graduate From Psychiatric Nurses’ Aides Training Programme

Some 31 workers are now better equipped to provide care for individuals in infirmaries and golden age homes diagnosed with mental disorders. The training for the workers was facilitated by the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development, in partnership with the Mental Health Unit of the Ministry of Health and Wellness, under the Psychiatric Nurses' Aides (PNA) Training programme....
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