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Officer in charge of the visiting United States Naval Ship’s medical team, stationed at the National Arena in Kingston, Captain Andrew Nelson.

Health Ministry’s Role in USNS Comfort’s Visit Praised

The Ministry of Health has been praised for its role in coordinating the eight-day visit to Jamaica by the United States Naval Hospital Ship Comfort, from May 6 to 13. This commendation has come from Officer in charge of the...

Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson, fields questions at Wednesday (May 6) Jamaica House press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister.

Dr. Ferguson Assures Health Workers That Salary Deductions Will Be Paid Over

Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson (right), hands over the signed contract for the establishment of two cancer treatment centres in the island to Chairman of the Culture, Health, Arts, Science and Education (CHASE) Fund, Dr. Carlton Davis. Sharing the moment are Vice President at Varian Medical Systems, C. Brett Jackson (left); and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health, Dr. Kevin Harvey (background right).

Gov’t to Set Up State-Of-The-Art Cancer Treatment Centres

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

Contribution to the 2015/2016 by the Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson

Chairman, Jamaica AIDS Support for Life, Rev. Garth Minot (seated right), signs the documents for implementation of a programme to benefit children affected by HIV/AIDS, today (May 5), the Courtleigh Hotel in New Kingston. Others (seated from left) are: Board Director, EVE for Life, Colleen Campbell –Wellington; and Executive Director, St. John’s Ambulance, Alison Christie Binger. Others witnessing the signing (standing from left) are: Co-founder and Director of Programmes and Training, EVE for Life, Joy Crawford; Project Management Specialist, United States Agency for International Development (USAID)/Jamaica, Dr. Jennifer Knight; Project Director, World Learning, Ruth Jankee; and Acting Deputy Representative, United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), Lone Hvass.

Children Affected by HIV/AIDS to Benefit from $8 Million Programme

11 years ago Budget 2015/2016Health & WellnessParliament

$460 Million for Upgrading of Secondary Health Facilities

The Ministry of Health will be spending some $460 million to undertake work at 12 secondary care facilities across the island during the current fiscal year. The allocation will go towards further expansion of the Linstead Hospital in St. Catherine and the Princess Margaret Hospital in St. Thomas, among others. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson, made the announcement on...

Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson, making his presentation in the 2015/16 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 5.

11 years ago Budget 2015/2016Health & WellnessParliament

Government Begins Implementing National Health Information Strategy

The Government has started implementing the National Health Information and E-Health Strategy, ahead of the pilot phase of the Electronic Patient Administration System (e-PAS), geared at linking patients’ records to all medical facilities. Since October 2014, implementation of the system at the Santa Cruz and Darliston Centres of Excellence has resulted in 13,000 records being created. This was noted by...

United States Navy hospital ship, ‘Comfort’, entering the Kingston Container Terminal on May 4. The ship’s personnel will conduct medical procedures and carry out construction work.

11 years ago Health & Wellness

US Navy Hospital Ship to Offer Medical Services

Jamaicans are to benefit from medical services offered by the United States Navy hospital ship, ‘Comfort’, which docked at the Kingston Container Terminal (KCT) on May 4. The medical personnel on board will carry out procedures as well as outreach activities at the National Arena and the Maxfield Park Health Centre, from May 6 to 13. The ship’s visit to...

Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson (seated), looks at something of interest being pointed out by Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dr. Kevin Harvey, during the opening ceremony for a high level dialogue meeting on universal access to health and universal health coverage, held on April 29, at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston.

11 years ago Health & Wellness

Gov’t to Craft 10-Year Development Plan for Health Sector

The Government of Jamaica is to craft a 10-year development plan for the country’s health sector. Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson, said the process will get underway this year, through Cabinet’s approval of the Primary Health Care Renewal Policy. “This will result in a quantum shift in the way we offer health care to Jamaicans,” he said. The...

Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson, speaking at the launch of Vaccination Week in the Americas, on the grounds of the Maxfield Park Health Centre, in Kingston, today (April 27). The week runs from April 26 – May 2 and will be observed under the theme: ‘Boost Your Power! Get Vaccinated!’

11 years ago Health & Wellness

Health Minister Pleased With Rate of Vaccination

Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson, says given the constraints Jamaica faces, he is very pleased with the country’s rate of vaccination. “The coverage of vaccination in Jamaica is fantastic. These are difficult times and in spite of that, we have been able to achieve over 90 per cent for all the vaccinations. That is remarkable and is First...

Minister of Health, Hon. Fenton Ferguson (second right), is congratulated by Executive Director of the Jamaica 4-H Clubs, Ronald Blake (right), after the Minister was presented with the Clover Award, for his over 50 years of involvement with the organization, at the Clubs’ National Expo, held on April 24, at the Denbigh Agricultural Showground, in May Pen, Clarendon. Others pictured from left are: Chairman of the 4-H Clubs, Senator Norman Grant and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, Donovan Stanberry.

11 years ago Health & Wellness

Minister of Health Calls on 4H Clubs to Promote Healthy Lifestyles

Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson, is urging the Jamaica 4-H Clubs to involve its membership in the promotion of his Ministry’s healthy lifestyles campaign. The Minister made the call on Friday, April 24, after he was presented with the 4-H Clubs’ Clover Award for over 50 years of involvement in the movement, at its National Achievement Expo held...

Director, Social Security, Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Denzil Thorpe (right) presents Claudia Walton with her certificate in customer service during the closing ceremony for the Recognising Abilities Through Training Employment and Development (RATED) programme at the Genesis Academy in Kingston on April 23. Claudia was among the 40 persons with disabilities who received certification in various skills sets.

11 years ago Health & WellnessSocial SecurityVision 2030

40 Persons with Disabilities Learn New Skills Through Training Programme

Forty persons with disabilities have improved their prospects for employment with the acquisition of new skill sets under the Recognising Abilities Through Training Employment and Development (RATED) programme. The individuals, who are now certified in housekeeping, commercial food preparation, customer service and data operation, were issued with their certificates during a closing ceremony held at the Genesis Academy in Kingston...