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Director of Enabling Environment and Human Rights at the National Family Planning Board Sexual Health Authority, Devon Gabourel, addresses a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on Safer Sex Week 2017 on February 15.
Director of Enabling Environment and Human Rights at the National Family Planning Board Sexual Health Authority, Devon Gabourel, addresses a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on Safer Sex Week 2017 on February 15.

Jamaicans Urged to Use Dual Methods of Contraception

The National Family Planning Board Sexual Health Authority (NFPBSHA) is encouraging Jamaicans to use dual methods of contraception for effective protection against pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Speaking at a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on February 15, NFPBSHA Director, Devon...
Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Consultant of the Smart Health Care Facilities Project in Jamaica, Keron Crossman-Johnson.
Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Consultant of the Smart Health Care Facilities Project in Jamaica, Keron Crossman-Johnson.

Jamaica to Benefit from PAHO Smart Health Care Project
In this file photo, former Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health, Elaine Foster Allen (left), has the attention of (from 2nd left): Caribbean Regional Director for the AIDS Health Care Foundation, Dr. Kevin Harvey; Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Winston De La Haye; and Regional Director for the Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA), Ken-Garfield Douglas. Occasion was the handover of a new mobile HIV testing unit donated by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to the Western Regional Health Authority. The presentation was made during the Ministry’s 26th Annual Review and Planning Retreat at the Hilton Rose Hall Hotel in St. James on November 16.
In this file photo, former Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health, Elaine Foster Allen (left), has the attention of (from 2nd left): Caribbean Regional Director for the AIDS Health Care Foundation, Dr. Kevin Harvey; Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Winston De La Haye; and Regional Director for the Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA), Ken-Garfield Douglas. Occasion was the handover of a new mobile HIV testing unit donated by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to the Western Regional Health Authority. The presentation was made during the Ministry’s 26th Annual Review and Planning Retreat at the Hilton Rose Hall Hotel in St. James on November 16.

Project to Reduce HIV Prevalence Among At-Risk Groups Gets $492.25 Million
Health Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right), and Acting Coordinator for Medical Technology Services at the National Public Health Laboratory in Kingston, Michelle Maylor-Archat (left), peer through microscopes during a tour of the institution on Friday, February 10. The tour followed the presentation of a newly acquired Real Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) machine, valued approximately $6.4 million (US$50,000), to the Laboratory by the Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO). Also pictured is Chief Medical Technologist in the Cytology Department, Cecile Appiah.
Health Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right), and Acting Coordinator for Medical Technology Services at the National Public Health Laboratory in Kingston, Michelle Maylor-Archat (left), peer through microscopes during a tour of the institution on Friday, February 10. The tour followed the presentation of a newly acquired Real Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) machine, valued approximately $6.4 million (US$50,000), to the Laboratory by the Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO). Also pictured is Chief Medical Technologist in the Cytology Department, Cecile Appiah.

National Public Laboratory Gets New Equipment
Registered nurse and Jamaicans Abroad Helping Jamaicans At Home (JAHJAH) team member, Claudette Powell, listens to a young patient’s heart with a stethoscope at a health fair conducted by the United States-based charity at the Ulster Spring Health Centre in Trelawny on January 19. (FILE)
Registered nurse and Jamaicans Abroad Helping Jamaicans At Home (JAHJAH) team member, Claudette Powell, listens to a young patient’s heart with a stethoscope at a health fair conducted by the United States-based charity at the Ulster Spring Health Centre in Trelawny on January 19. (FILE)

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Health Ministry to Receive $1 Billion From NHF

The Ministry of Health is to receive $1.059 billion in budgetary support from the National Health Fund (NHF). This is contained in the 2017-18 Estimates of Expenditure now before the House of Representatives for its consideration. The objective is to provide support for improved service delivery in the public health system. To this end, the funds will be used for...
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Nurse Patricia Johnson (second right) and Nurse Latoya Pusey (right) from the National Blood Transfusion Service attend to Jamaica Information Service (JIS) employees who participated in a blood drive staged by the JIS Radio Department on Tuesday (February 7) at the agency’s headquarters. From left are: IT Technician, Andrew Campbell; Systems Administrator, Rupert Pitter; and Technical Officer, Gregg Gayle.
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JIS Stages Successful Blood Drive

The Jamaica Information Service (JIS) in association with the National Blood Transfusion Service (NBTS) exceeded a target of 50 units of blood in a collection drive held at the agency’s headquarters on Tuesday (February 7). A total of 54 units were collected, exceeding the target of 50 units, aimed at providing at least a quarter of the daily supplies needed...
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President of JAMPRO, Diane Edwards (left); Communications Manager at JAMPRO, Keneshia Nooks (second left), and Director of Zierlich International, Dainty Powell, listen to an address at the launch of Zierlich International Dialysis Centre at the GWest Medical Complex in Montego Bay, St. James, on February 2.
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JAMPRO Head says Jamaica is Ready for Health and Wellness Tourism

President of Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Diane Edwards, says the country’s medical talent pool is at a stage where a successful launch into the health and wellness tourism market can be done.  Addressing the launch of the Zierlich International Dialysis Centre at the GWest Medical Complex in Montego Bay, St. James on February 2, Ms. Edwards said that currently, Jamaica...
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Chairman of the Southeast Regional Health Authority (SRHA), Wayne Chen (second left), looks at the directional sign to the Pathology Lab that will be built in Mandeville soon. It was launched on February 3. The Lions of Club of Mandeville is spearheading the project.
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SRHA to get Pathology Lab

The Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA) will soon have its own pathology laboratory. The laboratory, which is the brainchild of the Lions Club of Mandeville, was launched at Caledonia Road in Mandeville on February 3. It will be constructed on the property that adjoins the Mandeville Regional Hospital, which was previously occupied by the now defunct Public Works Department. When...
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Cabinet Approves Contract for Security Guard Services

Cabinet has approved the procurement of private security guard services at health facilities in the North East Regional Health Authority (NERHA). The contract totalling $321.78 million was awarded to Marksman Limited for a period of three years. Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, made the disclosure during a post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House on...
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JIS Stages Blood Drive February 7

The Jamaica Information Service (JIS) is appealing to members of the public to participate in its upcoming blood drive on Tuesday, February 7 at the agency’s headquarters at 58a Half-Way Tree Road. The blood drive is being spearheaded by the agency’s Radio Department and is in support of the appeal by the National Blood Transfusion Service (NBTS) for persons to...
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