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Students attending primary schools in Westmoreland participate in an activity, during the recently held National School Moves Day event, at the Sheffield Primary School in the parish.
Students attending primary schools in Westmoreland participate in an activity, during the recently held National School Moves Day event, at the Sheffield Primary School in the parish.

Primary Schools In Westmoreland Participate In National School Moves Day

Some 200 students from 13 primary schools across Westmoreland, participated in National School Moves Day, which was held at the Sheffield Primary School in the parish recently, under the theme ‘Strong Bodies, Stronger Minds’. National School Moves Day is a...
A view of the newly constructed Tensie Mae Robinson Medical Complex located at 9 Cookson Pen, Braeton Main Road in Portmore, St. Catherine.
A view of the newly constructed Tensie Mae Robinson Medical Complex located at 9 Cookson Pen, Braeton Main Road in Portmore, St. Catherine.

PM Welcomes Private Hospital in Portmore
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
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

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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.
Health & Wellness

Corporate Governance Training for Board Members of WRHA

To strengthen leadership and accountability among its Board members, the Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA) has conducted a master class in corporate governance for the group. At least 10 Board members participated in the recent master class, which involved a mix of new and returning members. Board Chairman, Eric Clarke, told JIS News that the class was conducted by renowned...
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Students from Frankfield Primary School perform a cultural piece at the official reopening of the Frankfield Health Centre in Clarendon on Friday (March 28).
Health & WellnessWorks / Construction

Clarendon Custos Welcomes Frankfield Health Centre Renovation

Custos of Clarendon, Hon. Edith Chin, has welcomed the Government’s investment in the renovation of the Frankfield Health Centre in the parish. She noted that the project “underscores a fundamental commitment to community health care that will yield benefits for future generations”. Custos Chin’s remarks were delivered in a speech read by President of the Clarendon Lay Magistrates Association, Winsome...
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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.
Health & Wellness

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).
Health & Wellness

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
Health & WellnessPress Release

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.
Health & Wellness

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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