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

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...

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.

US Navy Hospital Ship to Offer Medical Services

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.

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

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!’

Health Minister Pleased With Rate of Vaccination

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.

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

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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.

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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...

Members of the Errol Rattray Evangelistic Association (EREA), Sam Cooper (left), and Heather Rattray (2nd left), look on as President and Chief Executive Officer of the EREA, Evangelist Errol Rattray (centre), shakes the hand of Co-founder of the Free Wheelchair Mission, Dr. Eric Blum (2nd right), at the handing over of 500 wheelchairs for the disabled, today (April 13) at the Christian Fellowship World Outreach Church in Kingston.
The other Co-Founder, Dr. Tony Angelo (right), looks on.

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550 Wheelchairs for Persons with Disabilities

Persons with disabilities are to benefit from 550 wheelchairs, donated by the Free Wheelchair Mission (FWM), based in the United States of America. The organisation collaborates with the locally based Errol Rattray Evangelistic Association (EREA), and the wheelchairs will be distributed to persons who are physically challenged to make mobility more convenient. The handing over ceremony for the wheelchairs was...

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Physical Activity Guide and Toolkit for the Workplace

Physical Activity at the Workplace Workplaces will experience many cost benefits when they invest in physical activity programmes for their staff. Research has shown that the benefits that the individual employee receives will be reflected in increased productivity, reduced absenteeism and reduced staff turn-over to name a few (UK Health and Safety Executive 2004). Getting Started This section addresses the structure that needs...

Senior Medical Officer (SMO) at the Kingston Public Hospital, Dr. Natalie Whylie.

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Significant Improvements at KPH

The Kingston Public Hospital (KPH) continues to provide critical health care services for thousands of Jamaicans annually, being the largest regional general health care facility in the English speaking Caribbean. Senior Medical Officer (SMO) of the institution, Dr. Natalie Whylie, tells JIS News of improvements that have resulted in the reduction of the lengthy waiting time for surgical procedures. She...

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

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Health Minister Condemns Attack on Cuban Nurses

Minister of Health, Dr. Fenton Ferguson has condemned the vicious attack on two Cuban nurses attached to the Buff Bay Community hospital. The nurses were brutally attacked and injured by a gunman while at their residence this morning. The nurses are in hospital in stable condition. “This is a disgusting and vicious act undertaken by a coward. To enter the...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (right), greets a St. Catherine High School student (centre), while visiting products on display at the recent launch of the National Nutraceutical Industry (NNI), held at Hope Zoo, in St. Andrew. At second right is Managing Director of the St. Elizabeth based Jamaica Exotic Flavours and Essences (JEFE), Anthony Freckleton.

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Industry Makers Hail Launch Of National Nutraceutical Industry

The recently launched National Nutraceutical Industry (NNI), by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, is being hailed by industry players as a major opening up of opportunities for small entrepreneurs. For generations, persons have had various forms of fledging enterprises stocked with products made from indigenous plants, with claims of health benefits. The products, according to experts, generally...

Health Minister, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson (right), and Senior Medical Officer at Hargreaves Memorial Hospital in Mandeville, Manchester, Dr. Azzard Comrie, peruse the new-state-of the-art 64 slide Computer Tomography (CT) machine, installed at the institution, following its dedication at a ceremony on Thursday (March 26). The machine and newly built 10-room Calvin and Sylvia’s Vision of Hope block were installed and built at a cost of approximately $40 million.

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Dr. Ferguson Welcomes $7 Billion Increase in Health Budget

Health Minister, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson, has welcomed the $7 billion increase in the Ministry’s budget, which was announced by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, during her Budget Debate presentation in the House of Representatives last week. A total of $49.1 billion has been allocated to the Ministry in the 2015/16 Budget, which is 17 per cent...