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Health, Promotion and Education Officer at the Westmoreland Health Department, Gerald Miller, addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank, at the agency’s Montego Bay Regional Office, recently.

Westmoreland Health Department Ramps Up Dengue Sensitisation

The Westmoreland Health Department has stepped up its thrust to educate citizens in the parish about dengue fever. “We have been carrying out dengue sensitisation in several communities as well as partnering with schools,” Health Promotions and Education Officer, Gerald...

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid (left), shares in the presentation of a cheque valued at approximately $10 million (US$85,094.00) for the renovation of the Western Hospitality Institute in Negril. Others from (second left) are Ambassador of Japan to Jamaica, His Excellency Hiromasa Yamazaki; Chairman, Western Hospitality Institute, Dr. Cecil Cornwall; Representative, Joint Committee of Tertiary Education, Yvonne Clarke; and Principal, Western Hospitality Institute, Jahraski Young. The presentation ceremony was held at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in St. Andrew on Wednesday (February 13).

Japan Provides $10-Million Grant to Western Hospitality Institute

Orthopaedic Surgeon at the St. Ann’s Bay Regional Hospital, Dr. Cary Fletcher, addresses a JIS Think Tank on Tuesday (February 12).

Surgeon Highlights Need for Bikers to Wear Lower-Limb Protective Gear

Jamaica on Influenza Alert

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange

Minister Grange Says Government to Assist Kemoy Campbell

7 years ago Budget 2019/2020Health & Wellness

Three Hospitals Targeted for Upgrading

The Government has targeted three major hospitals for service upgrades during the 2019/20 financial year. These are Spanish Town, St. Catherine; May Pen, Clarendon; and St. Ann’s Bay in St. Ann. Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, said that the upgrades are in keeping with population expansion and the increased need for specialist medical services. He was...

7 years ago Budget 2019/2020Finance & Public ServiceHealth & Wellness

Project to Reduce HIV Prevalence Among At-Risk Groups Gets $638 Million

A sum of $638 million has been set aside in the 2019/20 Estimates of Expenditure for the HIV Prevalence in Most-at-Risk Population Reduced Project. The funds will go towards increasing safer sex practices; strengthening care, counselling and treatment services; and addressing stigma and discrimination among vulnerable and high-risk groups, including men who have sex with men (MSM) and female sex...

7 years ago Health & Wellness

$869 Million Allocated to Programme to Reduce Child Mortality

The Government has set aside $869 million in the 2019/2020 Budget for the improvement of health facilities to reduce child mortality and improve maternal health. This is outlined in the Estimates of Expenditure, now before the House of Representatives. Under the Programme for Reduction of Maternal and Child Mortality (PROMAC), funded by the Government and the European Union (EU), High...

Addressing the House of Representatives on February 12, Dr. Tufton noted that the stock level of certain drugs continues to be monitored, including paracetamol tablets, paracetamol syrup, oral rehydration products and intravenous fluids.

7 years ago Health & Wellness

Adequate Supply of Medication to Treat Dengue – Health Minister

Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says there is an adequate supply of medication to treat the dengue outbreak. "There is no shortage of medication in the public or the private health system," he said, adding that paracetamol is available to both public and private distributors. Addressing the House of Representatives on February 12, Dr. Tufton noted that...

Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right), addresses a town hall meeting on efforts to reduce the transmission of dengue fever, held recently at the HEART Trust/NTA

7 years ago Health & Wellness

Persons Could be Fined for Refusing to Destroy Mosquito Breeding Sites

Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, is warning that persons who refuse to destroy mosquito breeding sites on their property could face penalties. He said there is law that allows for fines on individuals or business entities that reject warnings to eradicate such areas on their premises. “I believe that the time has come, and we need to...

Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, inspects a water drum for mosquito larvae, during a recent vector control activity in Aldyar, Westmoreland.

7 years ago Health & Wellness

Vector Control Programme to be Strengthened

Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says the vector control mechanism will be strengthened in order to reduce transmission of dengue fever and other mosquito-borne illnesses. He said that the enhanced programme will include boosting the number of personnel deployed to communities to assist in the elimination of mosquito breeding sites. Dr. Tufton noted that some 500 communities...

Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Minister, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (left); and Health Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (centre), receive a package of medication from Indian High Commissioner to Jamaica, His Excellency, Sevala Naik. Medications, valued at US$150,000, was handed over to the Government at the Foreign Affairs Ministry in New Kingston on February 7.

7 years ago Foreign AffairsHealth & Wellness

Local Health Sector to Receive Support from India

A memorandum of understanding (MOU) is being finalised between Jamaica and India to upgrade the quality and scope of resources in healthcare, medical education and training, and research in both countries. Specifically, the agreement will result in the exchange and training of medical doctors, nurses, and other health professionals. It will also facilitate the setting up of healthcare facilities and...