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State Minister in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert Flynn (right), accepts a cheque for $8 million from representatives of the Chinese community in Jamaica, at the Ministry’s New Kingston location on Wednesday (November 11) . The funds are in support of the Government’s coronavirus (COVID -19) response.
State Minister in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert Flynn (right), accepts a cheque for $8 million from representatives of the Chinese community in Jamaica, at the Ministry’s New Kingston location on Wednesday (November 11) . The funds are in support of the Government’s coronavirus (COVID -19) response.

Chinese Community Donates $8 Million To COVID-19 Fight

The Chinese community in Jamaica on Wednesday (November 11) handed over a cheque for $8 million to the Ministry of Health and Wellness in support of the country’s coronavirus (COVID-19) response. State Minister the Hon. Juliet Cuthbert Flynn, accepted the...
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addressing youth leaders at the Source Centre in Marverley, Kingston, on Wednesday (November 11).
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addressing youth leaders at the Source Centre in Marverley, Kingston, on Wednesday (November 11).

Youth Leaders Urged to Become Activists Against COVID-19
Assistant Director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Dr. Jarbas Barbosa. (Photo © PAHO/WHO)
Assistant Director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Dr. Jarbas Barbosa. (Photo © PAHO/WHO)

PAHO to Lobby for Capacity-Strengthening Support
Canadian High Commissioner to Jamaica, Her Excellency Laurie Peters.
Canadian High Commissioner to Jamaica, Her Excellency Laurie Peters.

Jamaica Lauded for Response to COVID-19

Health Ministry Prioritises Food Labelling in Battle Against NCDs

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Poison Information Coordinator at the Caribbean Poison Information Centre, Sherika Whitelocke-Ballingsingh.
Health & Wellness

CARPIN Encouraged by Government’s Action to Prevent Paint With Lead From Entering the Island

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Medical Officer of Health for Trelawny, Dr. Diahann Dale, speaking recently at a Parish Management and Vector Control meeting at the Falmouth Hospital.
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Trelawny Health Department Tackling Dengue

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State Minister in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert Flynn (left), in conversation with Records Clerk, the National Blood Transfusion Services (NBTS), Gregory McHargh (right), at a blood drive organised by the National Blood Transfusion Services (NBTS), in partnership with Massy United Insurance Limited, on Friday (November 6), at Pan Jam Investment Limited courtyard, in Kingston. Also at the event are Acting Director, National Blood Transfusion Services (NBTS), Dr. Alisha Tucker (second left); and Branch Manager, Jamaica, Massy United Insurance Limited, Winsome Gibbs.
Health & Wellness

State Minister Calls On Jamaicans To Support The NBTS

State Minister in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert Flynn, is appealing for public support of the National Blood Transfusion Services (NBTS), through the donation of blood and blood products to increase supplies at the entity. Speaking at the opening ceremony for a blood drive, held on Friday (November 6) at Pan Jam Investment Limited courtyard in...
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