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Heath Minister, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson (left), receives a mental health poster from Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)/World Health Organization (WHO) representative to Jamaica, Dr Noreen Jack, during World Mental Health Day function held at the University of the West Indies, Mona Campus, St. Andrew, on October 10 under the theme: “Living with Schizophrenia”.

Greater Support for the Mentally Ill Urged

Health Minister, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson, is calling for a collective approach to understanding and providing the necessary support to persons who are beset by Schizophrenia, a mental disorder characterized by abnormal social behaviour. He says the stigma associated with...

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

Health Minister Calls for Sustained Island-wide Community Clean-up Activities

Portmore Municipal Council to Embark on Chikungunya Eradication Clean Up Exercise

Opening Hours for Some Health Centres in SERHA to be Extended

Leader of the Vin Martin Memorial Atlanta/Montego Bay Sister Cities Health Mission, Dr. Yvonne Smith, addresses the opening of the 2014 mission on October 6, at the St. John's Methodist Church Hall in Montego Bay.

Health Mission to Award Scholarships to High School Students

11 years ago Health & Wellness

Health Ministry to Develop Kidney Transplant Policy

The Ministry of Health is to formulate a policy aimed at guiding development of a standard kidney transplantation procedure as a viable alternative to haemodialysis for persons afflicted by renal disease. “I’ve already had (some recommendations), and we’re looking now towards developing a national transplant policy, because we believe that that is the way to go,” Portfolio Minister, Hon. Dr....

Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson (right), in discussion with former Minister of State with responsibility for Primary Health Care Infrastructure, Hon. Luther Buchanan (left), at the official opening and handing over ceremony for the upgraded Williamsfield Health Centre in Westmoreland, on October 3. Mr. Buchanan was re-assigned as Minister of State in the Ministry of Agriculture on October 6.

11 years ago Health & Wellness

Health Minister Commends State Minister Buchanan

Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson, has commended former Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister, with responsibility for Primary Health Care Infrastructure, Hon. Luther Buchanan, for the invaluable work he accomplished, since he was assigned that duty last January. “Over the last nine months he visited over 40 health centres across the island,” Dr. Ferguson...

Health Minister, Dr. the Hon. Fenton Ferguson (right), and Chief Executive Officer of the National Health Fund (NHF), Everton Anderson (2nd right), are presented with a cheque for US$132, 212.25 towards the purchase of two Linear Accelerator machines from the New York-based Dr. Vincent HoSang Foundation. Dr. HoSang (left) and his daughter Sabrina (2nd left), made the presentation at the 2014 Jamaica Association of Administrative Professionals (JAAP) Convention held on October 4, at the Hilton Rose Hall Resort in Montego Bay, St. James. Sharing the moment is Life Member of JAAP, Gloria Henry.

11 years ago Health & Wellness

Cancer Treatment Machines Next Year

Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson, says the process is advanced for the acquisition of two Linear Accelerator (Linac) machines to improve cancer treatment in the public sector. “We are far down the wicket in relation to the procurement of these machines. My own expectation is that by next year this time, we should have those machines in place,”...

11 years ago Health & WellnessOffice of the Prime Minister

National Emergency Operation Center Activated to Respond to Chikungunya Outbreak

The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), in collaboration with the Ministry of Health continues to maintain vigilance, through coordinated response and reporting in light of the Chikungunya outbreak impacting Jamaica and the wider Caribbean.The National Emergency Operation Center (NEOC) has been activated to provide coordination and monitoring support. Additionally, the Ministry of Health remains the operational lead...

Students of the Williamsfield All Age School in Westmoreland, performing a poem on the Chikungunya disease, during the official opening and handing over of the upgraded Williamsfield Health Centre in Westmoreland, on October 3.

11 years ago Health & Wellness

Citizens Urged to Assist in Drive to Control Chikungunya

Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson, says the citizens should assist in the campaign to control the Chikungunya disease, as it is impacting schools, homes, places of work, production and productivity. Addressing the official opening and handover ceremony for the upgraded Williamsfield Health Centre in Westmoreland on October 3, Dr. Ferguson emphasized that the effort to contain and control...

Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson (left), cuts the ribbon to signal the official opening of the upgraded Williamsfield Health Centre in Westmoreland, on October 3. Others (from second left) are: Senior Public Health Nurse at the Westmoreland Health Department, Gillian Mason-Cleary; Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for Primary Health Care Infrastructure, Hon. Luther Buchanan; Board Chairman of the Western Regional Health Authority, George Duncan and Mayor of Savanna-La-Mar, Bertel Moore.
The centre was upgraded at a cost of $8 million.

11 years ago Health & Wellness

Upgraded Williamsfield Health Centre Opens

The extensively refurbished and expanded Williamsfield Health Centre, in Westmoreland, was re-opened on October 3 by Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson. The facility, which was upgraded at a cost of $8 million, is now able to accommodate more persons with its additional examination rooms, and larger waiting areas. Financing for the project was provided by the National Health...

Prime Minister and Member of Parliament for South West St. Andrew, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (right), and Health Minister, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson (left), participate in clean-up activities to stem the spread of the Chikungunya virus, in the Payne Land Division, on October 4.

11 years ago Health & WellnessPrime Minister

PM Leads Clean-Up Drive in South West St. Andrew

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, today (October 4) led the clean-up effort to control the spread of the Chikungunya virus (CHIKV) in her South West St. Andrew constituency. Mrs. Simpson Miller, who was accompanied by Health Minister, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson, joined community members in the Payne Land Division, along Spanish Town Road, in clearing the area...