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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

Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) member countries are being encouraged to adhere to guidance from their national health authorities regarding Christmas celebrations, in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. PAHO’s Assistant Director, Dr. Jarbas Barbosa, says decisions relating to public and...
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
National Epidemiologist, Dr. Karen Webster Kerr​.
National Epidemiologist, Dr. Karen Webster Kerr​.

Spike In Active COVID-19 Cases In The West
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton.
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton.

Consider Virtual Family Gatherings For Christmas – Dr. Tufton

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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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Assistant Director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Dr. Jarbas Barbosa. (Photo © PAHO/WHO)
CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

PAHO Says Work Under Way For Tender Process For Supply Of Vaccines

Assistant Director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Dr. Jarbas Barbosa, says work is under way to develop the first public tender process that will facilitate bids from manufacturers to supply countries with coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccines. Speaking during PAHO’s COVID-19 digital briefing on Wednesday (November 25), Dr. Barbosa said the process is being spearheaded by PAHO and UNICEF, which...
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton.
CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

National COVID-19 Vaccine Coordinating Committee To Be Established

A National Coronavirus (COVID-19) Vaccine Coordinating Committee is to be established shortly, says Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton. He said the committee will “involve members of different stakeholder groups to begin to put in place plans for distributing the vaccine once it is available”. Dr. Tufton made the announcement while responding to questions regarding COVID...
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