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Health Promotion and Education Officer at the Westmoreland Health Department, Gerald Miller.
Health Promotion and Education Officer at the Westmoreland Health Department, Gerald Miller.

Westmoreland Health Department to Conduct Screening for COVID-19 on November 30

The Westmoreland Health Department will continue its strategic coronavirus (COVID-19) intervention activities on Monday (November 30), with surveillance and testing in Grange Hill to curtail the spread of the virus. The free COVID-19 screening exercise will be held at Gordon...
HIV/AIDS Officer at the United Nations Population Fund Sub-Regional Office for the Caribbean, Dr. Denise Chevannes. (FIle Photo)
HIV/AIDS Officer at the United Nations Population Fund Sub-Regional Office for the Caribbean, Dr. Denise Chevannes. (FIle Photo)

Focus on Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention – Dr. Chevannes
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)

Adhere to Guidance from National Health Authorities Regarding Christmas Celebrations-PAHO
Community Health Aide (CHA), St. Catherine Health Department, Margaret Simms (left), takes information from a member of the public, during a free coronavirus (COVID-19) testing exercise at the Spanish Town Bus Terminus on Friday (November 27).
Community Health Aide (CHA), St. Catherine Health Department, Margaret Simms (left), takes information from a member of the public, during a free coronavirus (COVID-19) testing exercise at the Spanish Town Bus Terminus on Friday (November 27).

PHOTOS: St. Catherine Health Department Conducts COVID-19 Testing
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right), leads a team of healthcare workers attached to the St. James Public Health Services through the streets of Montego Bay on Thursday (November 26), following the launch of the Ministry’s ‘Mask Up before You Talk Up’ public education campaign at Sam Sharpe Square.
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right), leads a team of healthcare workers attached to the St. James Public Health Services through the streets of Montego Bay on Thursday (November 26), following the launch of the Ministry’s ‘Mask Up before You Talk Up’ public education campaign at Sam Sharpe Square.

‘Mask Up Before You Talk Up’ This Christmas

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National Epidemiologist, Dr. Karen Webster Kerr​.
CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

Spike In Active COVID-19 Cases In The West

The Ministry of Health and Wellness is expressing concern about the uptick in the number of active coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in Western Jamaica. Speaking during a Digital Press Conference and COVID-19 Conversations at the S Hotel, Montego Bay, St. James, on November 26, National Epidemiologist, Dr. Karen Webster-Kerr, said the increase was observed over the last seven days, with the...
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton.
Health & Wellness

Consider Virtual Family Gatherings For Christmas – Dr. Tufton

Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, is encouraging Jamaicans to consider virtual gatherings for family get-togethers during the upcoming Christmas season. He said that virtual events are the safest approach during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, especially for older relatives and those with comorbidities. “There are alternatives to the traditional approach to celebrating Christmas, and the concept of...
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (second right), observes the antigen testing procedure for detecting the coronavirus (COVID-19), during a demonstration by personnel from the National Public Health Laboratory at the Spanish Town Hospital in St. Catherine, on Wednesday (November 25). At right is Director for National Laboratory Services in the Ministry, Dr. Michelle Hamilton.
Health & Wellness

All Antigen Tests Must Be Ordered By A Doctor

The Ministry of Health and Wellness is advising that all antigen tests for detection of the coronavirus (COVID-19) must be ordered by a doctor. Director for National Laboratory Services at the Ministry, Dr. Michelle Hamilton, said that the antigen test is similar to other medical tests conducted in laboratories, which must be sanctioned by a physician to whom the results...
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Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA) Regional Director, Michael Bent (right), aids members of staff to pack equipment, including a generator, donated by the US Embassy for distribution to facilities within the region on Wednesday, November 18 2020 on the SRHA grounds. The overall cost of the equipment donated by the US Embassy is approximately J$3.4 million dollars. This will help the SRHA not only in the fight against COVID-19, but will aid the entity to deliver proper health service within the region. Mr Bent in receiving the items said the SRHA was pleased with the contribution as it would help to increase the regions capacity to deliver quality health care in what has been a time of global health challenges. He also noted that the generator was a welcomed addition to the regions arsenal of equipment as it would aid the entity to still be productive in the case of power outages and natural disasters.
Health & Wellness

PHOTO: US Embassy Donates 3-Point-4 Million Jamaican Dollars Worth of Equipment to the Southern Regional Health Authority

Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA) Regional Director, Michael Bent (right), aids members of staff to pack equipment, including a generator, donated by the US Embassy for distribution to facilities within the region on Wednesday, November 18 2020 on the SRHA grounds. The overall cost of the equipment donated by the US Embassy is approximately J$3.4 million dollars. This will help...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the recent sitting of the House of Representatives at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston.
Coronavirus

Ticketing System For COVID-19 Breaches Will Be Ready Soon

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says that the ticketing system for breaches of the coronavirus (COVID-19) guidelines will be ready soon. Mr. Holness, who was responding to questions during the recent sitting of the House of Representatives, said the provisions will be presented to the Legislative Committee shortly. He informed that the Ministries of Health and Wellness, Justice,...
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