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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses the virtual launch of the Heart Foundation of Jamaica (HFJ) Heart Month 2021 on February 4. The month is being observed under the theme ‘Check Your Heart, Be COVID Smart
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses the virtual launch of the Heart Foundation of Jamaica (HFJ) Heart Month 2021 on February 4. The month is being observed under the theme ‘Check Your Heart, Be COVID Smart'.

Jamaicans Urged to Take Care of Heart Health During COVID-19

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, is urging persons to pay attention to their heart health as the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic continues to affect the country. The call comes in light of statistics, which indicate that...
Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green (left), receives a box of eggs from Vice-President of the Jamaica Egg Farmers Association, Mark Campbell, during the organization’s annual general meeting at the Hibiscus Lodge in Ocho Rios, St/. Ann, on February 3.
Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green (left), receives a box of eggs from Vice-President of the Jamaica Egg Farmers Association, Mark Campbell, during the organization’s annual general meeting at the Hibiscus Lodge in Ocho Rios, St/. Ann, on February 3.

Agriculture Minister Lauds Egg Farmers On Resilience Against COVID-19
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, speaking during the Heart Foundation of Jamaica (HFJ) 50th Anniversary digital launch on Thursday (February 4).
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, speaking during the Heart Foundation of Jamaica (HFJ) 50th Anniversary digital launch on Thursday (February 4).

Health Minister Commends Heart Foundation On 50 Years Of Service To Jamaica
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton. (JIS File Photo)
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton. (JIS File Photo)

Jamaica Records Highest Number of COVID-19 Cases
Wife of the Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness (right), listens as Interventional Cardiologist, Heart Institute of the Caribbean, Dr. Ahmed Soliman Hegazy (centre), explains conditions of a blocked artery in the heart during her tour of the Heart Institute of the Caribbean, 23 Balmoral Avenue, St. Andrew, on February 2. At left is Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Heart Institute of the Caribbean, Dr. Earnest Madu.
Wife of the Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness (right), listens as Interventional Cardiologist, Heart Institute of the Caribbean, Dr. Ahmed Soliman Hegazy (centre), explains conditions of a blocked artery in the heart during her tour of the Heart Institute of the Caribbean, 23 Balmoral Avenue, St. Andrew, on February 2. At left is Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Heart Institute of the Caribbean, Dr. Earnest Madu.

PHOTOS: Mrs Holness Visits Heart Institute

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Jamaica’s daily COVID-19 Cases hit 300+ Mark

Jamaica’s daily COVID-19 case count has hit another record high with 328 positive cases identified in the last 24 hours. These positives arise from the 2,089 samples that were tested at the National Public Health Lab and the National Influenza Centre. The positivity rate for the period has now increased from 14.3% on Thursday to 15.70%. Kingston & St. Andrew...
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Coronavirus

Prof. Figueroa Calls On Jamaicans To Support COVID-19 Vaccines

Head of the Caribbean Immunisation Technical Advisory Group (CITAG), Professor Peter Figueroa, has added his voice to calls for Jamaicans to support and take the coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccines, which are to arrive in the island shortly. On Tuesday (February 2), Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, announced that the Government has been advised by the COVAX...
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Minister Grange Announces Arrangements for Resumption of Sports Without Spectators

The Government of Jamaica has given the go ahead for the resumption of sporting activities on a case by case basis. The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, says provision for the resumption of sporting activities has been included in the Disaster Risk Management (Enforcement Measures) (No. 2) Order, 2021. Minister Grange said: “Under the...
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Technical Officer in the Enabling Environment and Human Rights Unit at the National Family Planning Board (NFPB), Nicola Cousins, addresses a JIS Think Tank on Wednesday (February3).
Health & Wellness

Campaign Under Way To Promote Human Rights

The National Family Planning Board (NFPB) has partnered with the Office of the Public Defender on a human rights campaign, entitled, ‘Everybody Have Rights! Know Yuh Rights. Report any Violations Now’. Speaking at a JIS Think Tank on Wednesday (February 3), NFPB Technical Officer in the Enabling Environment and Human Rights Unit, Nicola Cousins, said that the need for the...
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