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Parish Manager for St. James Public Health Services, Lennox Wallace.
Parish Manager for St. James Public Health Services, Lennox Wallace.

More Than 60 Per Cent Reduction In Aedes Index For St. James

St. James Public Health Services is reporting a more than 60 per cent reduction in the parish’s aedes index since the start of vector control activities in January. Speaking in an interview with JIS News, Parish Manager, Lennox Wallace, told...
Health Promotion and Education Officer at the Westmoreland Health Department, Gerald Miller, speaks at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’, at the Regional Office in Montego Bay.
Health Promotion and Education Officer at the Westmoreland Health Department, Gerald Miller, speaks at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’, at the Regional Office in Montego Bay.

Persons Must Be Vigilant Against Dengue And Leptospirosis
Programmes Analyst at the American Friends of Jamaica, Frances Fulton (2nd left), hands over $2 million worth of equipment and accessories to Acting Chief Executive Officer at the Kingston Public Hospital (KPH), Kathleen Cooper Brown, during a ceremony at the institution on North Street, in downtown Kingston, on December 18. Sharing in the moment (from left) are: Senior Medical Officer at the KPH, Dr. Natalie Whylie, and Deputy Director of Nursing Services at the KPH, Mrs. Debbie Ann McKenzie Coke.
Programmes Analyst at the American Friends of Jamaica, Frances Fulton (2nd left), hands over $2 million worth of equipment and accessories to Acting Chief Executive Officer at the Kingston Public Hospital (KPH), Kathleen Cooper Brown, during a ceremony at the institution on North Street, in downtown Kingston, on December 18. Sharing in the moment (from left) are: Senior Medical Officer at the KPH, Dr. Natalie Whylie, and Deputy Director of Nursing Services at the KPH, Mrs. Debbie Ann McKenzie Coke.

American Friends Of Jamaica Donates $2M Worth Of Equipment To Kingston Public Hospital
Minister of Local Government and Community Development , Hon. Desmond McKenzie, addresses staff and residents of the St. James Infirmary, during the Ministry’s Christmas Dinner at the institution on Friday (December 13).
Minister of Local Government and Community Development , Hon. Desmond McKenzie, addresses staff and residents of the St. James Infirmary, during the Ministry’s Christmas Dinner at the institution on Friday (December 13).

Recruitment Of Dieticians And Physiotherapists At Infirmaries To Commence In 2020
Chairman of the Cornwall Regional Hospital (CRH) Independent Oversight Committee, Professor Archibald McDonald, speaking at during a press briefing at the Grand-A-View Restaurant and Event Place in Montego Bay, St. James, last Thursday (December 12).
Chairman of the Cornwall Regional Hospital (CRH) Independent Oversight Committee, Professor Archibald McDonald, speaking at during a press briefing at the Grand-A-View Restaurant and Event Place in Montego Bay, St. James, last Thursday (December 12).

Cornwall Regional Hospital Renovations Slated For Completion In 2020

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Members of the St. James Senior Citizens’ Association participate in a race during the Western Regional Health Authority’s (WRHA) Senior Wellness Session, which was held at the St. John’s Methodist Church Action Centre in Montego Bay recently.
Health & Wellness

Western Regional Health Authority Stages Wellness Session For Senior Citizens

Participants in the Western Regional Health Authority’s (WRHA) recent wellness session for senior citizens, have lauded the administration for staging the event. The session, which focused on healthy aging, was held at the St. John’s Methodist Church Action Centre in Montego Bay, in collaboration with the St. James Senior Citizens Association. Association member, Pauline Jackson Grant, told JIS News that...
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, speaks at a Dengue Town Hall Meeting, held at the Negril Community Centre in Westmoreland on Thursday, December 12.
Health & Wellness

Suspected Dengue Cases Must Seek Early Treatment – Health Minister

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, is encouraging persons who suspect that they may have dengue to seek treatment early. Speaking at a Dengue Town Hall Meeting at the Negril Community Centre in Westmoreland on December 12, Dr. Tufton said many severe cases of dengue recorded at hospitals and other health institutions are from persons who...
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Councillors participating in the monthly meeting of the Trelawny Municipal Corporation in Falmouth, on Thursday, December 12. The meeting was addressed by Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie
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Health and Local Government Ministries to Meet to Ramp up Action Against Dengue

The Ministry of Local Government and Community Development will be convening a meeting with the Ministry of Health and Wellness on December 27, to outline further steps to be taken in the fight against dengue. Local Government and Community Development Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, made the announcement while speaking at Thursday’s (December 12) Monthly Meeting of the Trelawny Municipal Corporation...
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Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left), shakes the hand of Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Seaford Pharmaceuticals Inc, Ron Seales (centre), at the official ceremony for the adoption of the Glen Vincent Health Centre by Seaford Pharmaceuticals, held on Wednesday (Deember.11), at the facility
Health & Wellness

Glen Vincent Health Centre Adopted

The Glen Vincent Health Centre is the 19th facility to benefit under the Ministry of Health and Wellness’ Adopt-A-Clinic programme. Seaford Pharmaceuticals Inc., based in Ontario, Canada, has adopted the clinic for three years, committing $3 million for the renovation of the paediatric unit. The funds will go towards the purchase of clinical equipment and office supplies and minor infrastructure...
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President of the Jamaica Civil Service Association (JCSA), O’Neil Grant (third left); the JCSA’s 1st Vice President, Techa Clarke-Griffiths (second right), and Race Director of the JCSA Centenary Charity Grand Prix 5K Run/Walk, Allan Beckford (left), with the beneficiaries of the proceeds of the run/walk (from left) Deputy Chief Executive Officer at Kingston Public Hospital, Diane McIsaacs; Acting Parish Manager at St. Ann’s Bay Health Department, Arlene Mighty, and Parish Administrator for the Westmoreland Health Department, Claudia Watson, at the handover ceremony at JACISERA Park in Kingston, on Thursday (December 12).
Health & Wellness

JCSA Donates $400,000 To Four Health Facilities

The Jamaica Civil Service Association (JSCA), on Thursday (December 12), donated $100,000 each to four health facilities from the proceeds of the JSCA’s Centenary Charity Grand Prix 5K Run/Walk. The beneficiaries are the St. Ann’s Bay Health Department, in the North East Regional Health Authority (NERHA); Whitehouse Health Centre, Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA); Mandeville Health Centre, Southern Regional Health...
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Senior Medical Officer of Health and Head of Surgery at the St. Ann’s Bay Hospital, Dr. Tanya Hamilton-Johnson, speaking at the Planning Institute of Jamaica’s (PIOJ) ‘Dialogue for Development Series’ at the St. John’s Anglican Church in Ocho Rios, St. Ann, recently.
Health & Wellness

Ageing Population Increasing Demand For Health Services

Senior Medical Officer and Head of Surgery at the St. Ann’s Bay Hospital, Dr. Tanya Hamilton-Johnson, has pointed to the need for expansion of public health services to meet the needs of Jamaica’s ageing population. She noted that more older persons are turning up at health facilities with non-communicable diseases (NCDs) among other conditions. “What we are seeing is that...
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