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Minister of Health, the Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson. (FILE)
Minister of Health, the Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson. (FILE)

Ministry of Health Activates Emergency Protocols Due to Absenteeism of Nurses

The Ministry of Health has activated its emergency protocols after high levels of absenteeism by Registered Nurses – with an overall average of 52 percent - have been reported at several health facilities across the island. While there has been...
Octogenarian, Miss Visper Blackwood, who is a member of the National Council for Senior Citizens (NCSC), addresses a recent JIS ‘Think Tank’ about her healthy lifestyle journey. Miss Blackwood was a guest of the Ministry of Health at the ‘Think Tank’, to discuss Caribbean Wellness Day (CWD), which will be observed on September 12.
Octogenarian, Miss Visper Blackwood, who is a member of the National Council for Senior Citizens (NCSC), addresses a recent JIS ‘Think Tank’ about her healthy lifestyle journey. Miss Blackwood was a guest of the Ministry of Health at the ‘Think Tank’, to discuss Caribbean Wellness Day (CWD), which will be observed on September 12.

Octogenarian Spreads Message of Healthy Living
Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson (right), looks on as co-founder of Choose Life International, Dr. Donovan Thomas (2nd right), present a poster and copy of the book entitled ‘Confronting Suicide: Helping Teens At Risk’ to Director General, Jamaica Library Service, Karen Barton (2nd left). Occasion was the World Suicide Prevention Day Seminar hosted by Chose Life International at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston on Thursday, September 10. Chief Education Officer, Ministry of Education, Dr. Grace McLean (left); and co-founder of Choose Life International, Faith Thomas, share the moment.
Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson (right), looks on as co-founder of Choose Life International, Dr. Donovan Thomas (2nd right), present a poster and copy of the book entitled ‘Confronting Suicide: Helping Teens At Risk’ to Director General, Jamaica Library Service, Karen Barton (2nd left). Occasion was the World Suicide Prevention Day Seminar hosted by Chose Life International at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston on Thursday, September 10. Chief Education Officer, Ministry of Education, Dr. Grace McLean (left); and co-founder of Choose Life International, Faith Thomas, share the moment.

Persons Urged To Seek Help In Order To Prevent Suicides
Manager of Public Relations and Communication in the Ministry of Health, Stephanie Shaw-Smith (2nd right), points out the features of the Ministry’s newly revamped website, which was unveiled during yesterday’s (Sept. 9) media launch of Caribbean Wellness Day at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston. Looking on (from left) are: Chief Medical Officer in the Ministry of Health, Dr. Marion Bullock DuCasse; Manager of the Computer Services Department, Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Oneil Morgan; Permanent Secretary, Dr. Kevin Harvey; and Director of the Mona Ageing and Wellness Centre, University of the West Indies, Professor Denise Eldemire Shearer.
Manager of Public Relations and Communication in the Ministry of Health, Stephanie Shaw-Smith (2nd right), points out the features of the Ministry’s newly revamped website, which was unveiled during yesterday’s (Sept. 9) media launch of Caribbean Wellness Day at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston. Looking on (from left) are: Chief Medical Officer in the Ministry of Health, Dr. Marion Bullock DuCasse; Manager of the Computer Services Department, Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Oneil Morgan; Permanent Secretary, Dr. Kevin Harvey; and Director of the Mona Ageing and Wellness Centre, University of the West Indies, Professor Denise Eldemire Shearer.

Ministry of Health Launches Revamped Website
Acting Director for Chronic Disease and Injury Prevention in the Ministry of Health, Dr. Tamu Davidson-Sadler, addresses a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on the activities to mark Caribbean Wellness Day, which will be observed on Saturday, September 12.
Acting Director for Chronic Disease and Injury Prevention in the Ministry of Health, Dr. Tamu Davidson-Sadler, addresses a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on the activities to mark Caribbean Wellness Day, which will be observed on Saturday, September 12.

Healthy Ageing to be Highlighted on Caribbean Wellness Day

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Senior Citizens Being Celebrated In September

Healthy ageing will be the focus as Jamaica observes Senior Citizens’ Month this September. Themed: ‘Healthy Ageing is the Desirable Goal: Activate Your Action Plan Now’, the month will involve a number of activities geared towards promoting a healthy lifestyle, especially among the elderly. Executive Director at the National Council for Senior Citizens (NCSC), Angella Toyloy, in an interview with...
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A sample of the flyer that has been sent to the Ministry of Education for distribution to schools across the island.
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Ministry of Health Provides Safe Water Recommendations for Schools

The Ministry of Health has provided recommendations for safe water use to the Ministry of Education for dissemination to all schools. Director for Health Promotion and Protection in the Ministry, Dr. Sonia Copeland, told JIS News that the recommendations to schools are in light of the severe drought conditions affecting the island and the resulting water restrictions. “We know that...
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Health & Wellness

Water Borne Illnesses Under Control

The Ministry of Health is reporting that there has been no outbreak of water borne illnesses, particularly gastroenteritis, for this year up to the month of August. Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Marion Bullock-DuCasse, also noted that there has been a significant reduction in the number of reported cases of gastroenteritis in health centres and hospitals over the last five years....
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More Nurses To Boost Health Care Delivery

The Ministry of Health has announced plans to boost the quality of care in the public health system by increasing the number of nurses, patient care assistants and community health aides. Some 213 nurses are to be hired on an incremental basis, 150 patient care assistants and 200 community health aides. One hundred and eighty-one medical interns and 106 senior...
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Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson, addresses a press briefing at the Pegasus Hotel today (September 2), to outline strategies being put in place to address the findings of an audit of the island’s four regional health authorities.
Health & Wellness

Major Improvements to Health Sector

The Government will be undertaking significant improvements to the health sector in order to enhance service delivery to the public. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson, made the disclosure at a press conference at the Pegasus Hotel today (September 2), where he announced a series of initiatives aimed at addressing inadequacies in the health system, coming out of a comprehensive...
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Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson, in discussion with Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Marion Bullock-DuCasse, ahead of a press briefing at the Pegasus Hotel on September 2, to discuss strategies being put in place to address the findings of an audit done on the island’s four regional health authorities. The audit was done in May to determine inadequacies in the delivery of adequate health care services.
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10-Year Strategic Plan for Health Ministry

The Ministry of Health will soon sign an agreement for the development of a 10-year strategic plan to advance health care services in Jamaica. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson, speaking at a press briefing at the Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston, on September 2, said a US$250,000 proposal was accepted by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) for the development...
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