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Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson (left), cuts the ribbon to symbolize the official re-opening of the Accident and Emergency Unit at the Nuttall Memorial Hospital in St. Andrew during a ceremony February 19. Sharing in the moment (from right) are: Chairman of the hospital, Dr. Vincent Lawrence; Chief Executive Officer, Value Added Services Limited, Fabian Brown; and Lord Bishop of Jamaica and The Cayman Islands, Rt. Rev. Dr. Howard Gregory. (FILE)

Health Ministry Reviewing Customer Care Policy

The Ministry of Health is reviewing its customer care policy, in a bid to ensure that Jamaicans are afforded the highest level of service within the public health sector. Making the disclosure on February 19, portfolio Minister, Hon. Dr. Fenton...

Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson (5th left), cuts the ribbon to officially open an Island Grill restaurant at the University of Technology (UTech), in Kingston, on February 18. Others (from left) are: Associate Vice-president of Advancement at UTech, Hector Wheeler; Operations Director for Coco Cola Caribbean, Hector Mantellini; Jamaican track star, Yohan Blake, Chief Executive Officer at Wisynco, William Mahfood, and Chief Executive Officer at Island Grill, Thalia Lyn.

Ministries to Promote Healthy Foods

Manager, Population and Health Unit, Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Toni-Shae Freckleton, says population not likely to exceed 3 million.

Population Not Likely To Exceed 3 Million – PIOJ

Chairman of the National Family Planning Board, Dr. Sandra Knight is encouraging Jamaicans to be more responsible in their sexual behaviour.

Family Planning Board Calls for More Responsible Sexual Behaviour

Executive Director of the Heart Foundation of Jamaica , Deborah Chen, addresses a recent JIS Think Tank.

Jamaicans Urged to Get Screened for Heart Disease

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Nutritionist at the Heart Foundation of Jamaica, Frances Mahfood, shows what a heart healthy meal should look like, during a JIS Think Tank held on Tuesday (Feb.11) to promote Heart Month.

12 years ago Health & Wellness

Nutritionist Joins Calls for Jamaicans to Read Food Labels

Nutritionist at the Heart Foundation of Jamaica (HFJ), Frances Mahfood, has joined the call for Jamaicans to read food labels to determine the nutrition content of packaged foods. Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson, recently encouraged consumers to pay attention to food labels, in order to make healthier choices, and eliminate the risk of diet-related illnesses. He argued that...

12 years ago Health & Wellness

Nannyville Health Centre to be Refurbished

The Nannyville Health Centre in South East St. Andrew, which has been closed for several years, is to benefit from major renovation and refurbishing at a cost of $51.48 million. Funding for the project is being provided through the National Health Fund (NHF) and work is expected to be completed in July 2014. The renovation will cost $26.8 million and...

Dr. Patrick Bhoorasingh, Senior Medical Officer, KPH speaking at the launch of the Norman Manley International Airport Palisadoes Charity 5K Walk /Run on January 3.

12 years ago Health & Wellness

Boost for Cancer Treatment at KPH

Cancer patients at the Kingston Public Hospital (KPH) are to benefit from the proceeds of the Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA) Palisadoes Charity 5K Walk/Run, which was held last month. Just over $2 million was raised from the event, which will go towards the purchase of equipment for endoscopy treatment for cancer patients. Senior Medical Officer of the KPH, Dr....

Executive Director, National Blood Transfusion Service, Dr. Angela Scott.

12 years ago Health & Wellness

Blood Collection Resumes on Saturdays

The Kiwanis Blood Collection Centre at the National Chest Hospital, in Kingston, will resume opening on Saturdays, as of February 8, to facilitate blood collection on weekends. Blood Donor Organiser at the National Blood Transfusion Service (NBTS), Igol Allen, told JIS News that currently, no blood collection facility is open on weekends anywhere in the island. “The centre will be...

Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson (2nd left), provides details about the Government of Jamaica (GOJ) Health Card, at a press briefing held on January 31 at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James. Others (from left) are: Chief Medical Officer in the Ministry, Dr. Kevin Harvey; Permanent Secretary, Dr. Jean Dixon; and Chief Executive Officer of the National Health Fund (NHF), Everton Anderson.

12 years ago Health & Wellness

Registration for GOJ Health Card Begins Monday

Come Monday, February 3, registration will get underway for the Government of Jamaica (GOJ) Health Card. The card, which is available to all Jamaicans, will be the primary means by which citizens can access health services, including pharmaceuticals, in the public sector. Persons will be able to use the card to access drugs at public pharmacies and Drug Servs as...

Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson (2nd left), provides details about the Government of Jamaica (GOJ) Health Card, at a press briefing held today (Jan. 31) at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James. Others (from left) are: Chief Medical Officer in the Ministry, Dr. Kevin Harvey; Permanent Secretary, Dr. Jean Dixon; and Chief Executive Officer of the National Health Fund (NHF), Everton Anderson.

12 years ago Health & Wellness

Registration for GOJ Health Card Begins Monday

Come Monday (Feb. 3), registration will get underway for the Government of Jamaica (GOJ) Health Card. The card, which is available to all Jamaicans, will be the primary means by which citizens can access health services, including pharmaceuticals, in the public sector. Persons will be able to use the card to access drugs at public pharmacies and Drug Servs as...

Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson (right), is in discussion with former Minister of Health, John Junor (centre), and Chief Executive Officer of the National Health Fund (NHF), Everton Anderson, at the NHF’s 10th anniversary banquet held on Tuesday, January 28, at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel, New Kingston.

12 years ago Health & Wellness

Over $28 Billion Disbursed Under NHF

The National Health Fund (NHF) has spent $28.32 billion over the last decade as it continues to provide for the healthcare needs of Jamaicans. Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson made the revelation as he addressed the fund’s 10th anniversary banquet held on Tuesday, January 28, at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel, New Kingston. Of the total amount, $17.6 billion...