PHOTO: Vector-Control Activities in Kingston and St. Andrew
Fogging is among activities being undertaken in Kingston and St. Andrew to contain the spread of dengue.
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KSAMC Finalises Programme to Combat Dengue
The Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) is finalising a programme of action in the fight against dengue fever. Dengue fever is a mosquito-borne disease that is usually a mild illness in which a person may get a fever,...
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Gov’t Allocates $6m for Emergency Drain Cleaning in Falmouth
The Government has allocated $6 million for emergency drain cleaning in Falmouth, Trelawny, as Jamaica remains on high alert to contain the dengue outbreak. This was disclosed by Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, during a visit to the parish on Friday (October 6) to examine several issues relating to parochial roads, indigent housing, street lighting,...
NHF Provides Subsidies for Persons Living with Lupus
With the National Health Fund (NHF) paying out $13.5 million in subsidies for persons living with Lupus last financial year, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the agency, Everton Anderson, says the sum was well spent. Delivering the keynote address at the launch of Lupus Awareness Month on October 4 at the Lupus Foundation of Jamaica (LFJ), Learning and Help Centre...
Portland Implements Integrated Vector Management to Contain Dengue
The Portland Health Department has adopted an integrated vector management approach in the fight against dengue fever in the parish. Portland is among the parishes with the highest rates of infection. Medical Officer of Health for the parish, Dr. Sharon Lewis, told JIS News that the strategy involves public education and sensitisation, fogging and larvicidal activities. Teams from the Health...
Jamaicans Encouraged to Welcome Fog Workers in Their Communities
With the country facing an outbreak of dengue fever and the Ministry of Health and Wellness ramping up fogging activities islandwide, Jamaicans are being urged to welcome fog workers in their communities as they do their jobs. Speaking during Wednesday’s (October 4) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House, Portfolio Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, said there have been instances...
Persons Cautioned Against Rushing to Emergency Departments with Mild Dengue Symptoms
To help combat overcrowding at the island’s public health facilities, persons are being cautioned against rushing to emergency departments with only mild symptoms of dengue fever. On September 23, a dengue outbreak was declared in Jamaica. According to the latest figures from the Ministry of Health and Wellness, there are 1,117 presumed, suspected and confirmed local cases. Speaking during Wednesday’s...
$331 Million Provided for Dengue Mitigation
A sum of $331 million has been allocated to support mitigation works across the island as the Government ramps up efforts to contain the dengue outbreak. Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, made the disclosure while speaking in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (October 3). He said that $96 million will go to the municipal...