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Longest serving member of staff at Savanna-la-Mar Public General Hospital, Pauline Lindo (left) is presented with a commemorative plaque by deputy chairman of the hospital’s Management Committee, Balwin Leslie. The presentation took place at the 50th anniversary and awards presentation ceremony held on July 24 on the hospital’s grounds.

Savanna-La-Mar Hospital Honours Staff for Long Service and Leadership

Eight medical and non-medical employees of the Savanna-la-Mar Public General Hospital in Westmoreland have been honoured for long service and leadership. The awardees were presented with commemorative plaques at the hospital’s 50th anniversary and awards presentation ceremony held on July...

Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson, addresses the opening ceremony for the Pesticides Control Authority’s (PCA) board retreat, which is being held on July 23, at the Knutsford Court Hotel in New Kingston. Listening are Chairman of the Board of the PCA, Dr. Alverston Bailey; and Senior Policy Analyst and Corporate Governance Officer, Pauline Gregory Lewis.

Health Minister Renews Call for Jamaicans to Guard Against Chikungunya

Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson (centre), lights the symbolic lantern to mark the opening of the 41st annual general meeting of the Regional Nursing Body (RNB) on Tuesday (July 22), at Regional Headquarters, University of the West Indies, Mona campus. Observing are: Chair of the RNB, Elnora Warner (left), and Chief Nursing Officer for Jamaica, Marva Lawson-Byfield.

Discussions Underway to Address Nursing Shortage in Caribbean

Director of Emergency Disaster Management and Special Services, Ministry of Health, Dr. Marion Bullock DuCasse, providing an update on the measures being undertaken to prevent the spread of the Chikungunya virus, while addressing a Jamaica Information Service a (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ at the agency’s head office, in St. Andrew, on July 18.

Health Ministry Heightens Chikungunya Response

Chief Executive Officer of the Percy Junor Hospital, Manchester, Earl McLaughlin (right), has the attention of (from left): Member of Parliament for North East Manchester, Mr. Audley Shaw; Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell, and Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson, as he points out features of the hospital, at the recent launch of a $389 million project to generate energy from sewerage systems at six health facilities, using technology developed by scientists at the Scientific Research Council (SRC).

Health Facilities to Generate Energy from Sewerage System

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11 years ago Health & Wellness

Savanna-La-Mar Hospital – Celebrating 50 Years of Quality Service

The Savanna-la-Mar General Hospital in Westmoreland is, this year, celebrating its Golden Jubilee under the theme: ‘50 Years and Beyond – Offering Quality Healthcare for All’. Activities to commemorate this milestone get underway on Sunday, July 20, with a thanksgiving service at the Savanna-la-Mar United Church, beginning at 9:30 a.m. The celebrations continue on Thursday, July 24, with a special...

The Ministry of Health has confirmed two additional locally transmitted cases of Chikungunya. This brings the total number of confirmed cases for Jamaica to ten.

11 years ago Health & Wellness

Chief Medical Officer Confirms Jamaica’s First Case of Chikungunya

Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Kevin Harvey is confirming that Jamaica now has its first imported case of chikungunya. This following the receipt of a report from the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) this morning confirming that the sample sent on Tuesday is indeed positive for the chikungunya virus. Dr. Harvey had previously explained that the case is of an individual who...

The Ministry of Health has confirmed two additional locally transmitted cases of Chikungunya. This brings the total number of confirmed cases for Jamaica to ten.

11 years ago Health & Wellness

Health Ministry Investigates Suspected Imported Chikungunya Case

The Ministry of Health’s heightened surveillance system has detected a suspected imported case of the chikungunya virus. Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Kevin Harvey says the case is of an individual who travelled from an affected country and fell ill. The individual had screening tests done at a private laboratory in Jamaica which indicated the illness. A sample was taken and...

Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson, addresses the opening ceremony for a High Level Consultation on Universal Health Coverage at the Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Tuesday, July 15. Looking on is Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)/World Health Organization (WHO) Representative in Jamaica, Margareta Sköld.

11 years ago Health & Wellness

Government Continues Progress Toward Universal Health Care

Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson, says the Government continues to make progress toward achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC) for all Jamaicans. “The quest to provide quality and affordable health care services and improve access is on in earnest and we will continue to develop the health sector so that our population can achieve the highest level of health...

Principal Investigator in the University of the West Indies Department of Medicine Pulmonary Research Group, Dr. Althea Aquart-Stewart. (FILE)

11 years ago Health & Wellness

Pilot Begins to Determine Prevalence of COPD

The Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the University of the West Indies (UWI) Department of Medicine Pulmonary Research Group, has begun the pilot of a $20-million project, aimed at determining the prevalence of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). In an interview with JIS News, Principal Investigator in the research group, Dr. Althea Aquart-Stewart, said that the pilot for the...

Jamaica’s delegation to the UN General Assembly on Non-Communicable Diseases (L-R): Ambassador Courtney Rattray, Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Health Minister, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson; Behind (L-R) Ms. Sharmaine Edwards, Director of Nutrition Unit MOH and Dr. Tamu Davidson-Saddler, Director, Chronic Diseases and Injuries Prevention.

11 years ago Health & Wellness

Health Minister Impacts UN General Assembly

Health Minister the Honourable Dr. Fenton Ferguson is leading Jamaica’s delegation at a High Level Meeting of the United Nations General Assembly. The meeting is a comprehensive review and assessment of progress achieved in the prevention and control of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). On Thursday, Dr. Ferguson addressed the plenary session of the Assembly. He outlined Jamaica’s commitment to the principle...

Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson (centre), addresses a meeting with heads of the island’s regional health authorities, held on Saturday, July 5, at the Cornwall Regional Hospital in St. James. From left are: Acting chairman of the South East Regional Health Authority (SERHA), Dr Andrei Cooke; chairman of the North East Regional Health Authority (NERHA), Leon Gordon; Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister on special assignment to the Ministry of Health, Hon. Luther Buchanan; chairman of the Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA), George Duncan; and chairman of the South Regional Health Authority (SRHA), Michael Stewart (not pictured).

11 years ago Health & Wellness

Regional Authorities to Improve Communication with Staff

Minister of Health, Hon. Dr Fenton Ferguson, has instructed the island’s regional health authorities to put measures in place to improve communication and consultation with their staff. The development came out of discussions with the heads of the four regional boards of health on Saturday, July 5, at the Cornwall Regional Hospital in St. James. The talks came against the...