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Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson (centre), shares a light moment with State Minister in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining (STEM), Hon. Julian Robinson (right), and member of Parliament for West Kingston, during the launch of Guardian Life Ltd’s ‘Guardian Group/University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI) ‘Keep it Alive’ 5K Night Run, held at the Guardian Life Head Office in New Kingston on May 2.
Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson (centre), shares a light moment with State Minister in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining (STEM), Hon. Julian Robinson (right), and member of Parliament for West Kingston, during the launch of Guardian Life Ltd’s ‘Guardian Group/University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI) ‘Keep it Alive’ 5K Night Run, held at the Guardian Life Head Office in New Kingston on May 2.

Health Ministry Worried About Physical Inactivity and Obesity

Health Minister, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson, says there is concern about the observed high levels of physical inactivity and obesity in the country. Citing the World Health Organization (WHO) report which points to a lack of physical activity as the...
Minister with responsibility for Sport, Hon. Natalie Neita Headley (right), receives t-shirt and gift bag from President of Guardian Life, Eric Hosin, during the launch of Guardian Life Ltd’s ‘Guardian Group/University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI) ‘Keep it Alive’ 5K Night Run, held at the Guardian Life Head Office in New Kingston on May 2.
Minister with responsibility for Sport, Hon. Natalie Neita Headley (right), receives t-shirt and gift bag from President of Guardian Life, Eric Hosin, during the launch of Guardian Life Ltd’s ‘Guardian Group/University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI) ‘Keep it Alive’ 5K Night Run, held at the Guardian Life Head Office in New Kingston on May 2.

Victoria Jubilee Hospital to Benefit from Guardian Group 5K Run
Health Minister, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson (left); along with State Minister, Office of the Prime Minister, with responsibility for Primary Health Care Infrastructure, Hon. Luther Buchanan (2nd left); North East St. Ann Member of Parliament, Shahine Robinson; and National Health Fund (NHF) Chief Executive Officer, Everton Anderson, share a light moment, following the groundbreaking exercise for construction of the $39 million Exchange Health Centre in St. Ann, on May 2.
Health Minister, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson (left); along with State Minister, Office of the Prime Minister, with responsibility for Primary Health Care Infrastructure, Hon. Luther Buchanan (2nd left); North East St. Ann Member of Parliament, Shahine Robinson; and National Health Fund (NHF) Chief Executive Officer, Everton Anderson, share a light moment, following the groundbreaking exercise for construction of the $39 million Exchange Health Centre in St. Ann, on May 2.

$39M Health Centre for Exchange, St. Ann
Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson unveils the plaque symbolizing the official opening of the island’s first anti-cancer screening laboratory at the Natural Products Institute, University of West Indies, Mona Campus in St. Andrew on Tuesday, April 29.
Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson unveils the plaque symbolizing the official opening of the island’s first anti-cancer screening laboratory at the Natural Products Institute, University of West Indies, Mona Campus in St. Andrew on Tuesday, April 29.

NHF Urged to Expend More on Promoting Illness Prevention
Special Advisor to the Minister of Health on Tobacco Control, Dr. Eva-Lewis Fuller.
Special Advisor to the Minister of Health on Tobacco Control, Dr. Eva-Lewis Fuller.

Tobacco Regulations, Satisfying Outcome

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St. Ann MP Calls for Changes to Abortion Legislation

Member of Parliament for North West St. Ann, Dr. Dayton Campbell is urging the Government to repeal the provisions concerning abortion under the Offences Against the Persons Act. Dr. Campbell was making his contribution to the 2014/15 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday, May 6. He argued that the current illegal status of abortion in all circumstances...
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Health Ministry Continues Preparations as Chikungunya Virus Spreads to Other Caribbean Nations

Director, Emergency, Disaster Management and Special Services, Dr. Marion Bullock DuCasse is urging Jamaicans to take precaution against the spread of mosquito borne diseases. This comes as the Chikungunya virus (CHIK-V) continues to spread to some Caribbean nations. “While we have not yet seen the disease in Jamaica, the Ministry of Health continues to put measures in place as part...
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User-Fees Not Enough to Finance Health Sector – Dr. Ferguson

Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson says the re-introduction of user fees in the public health sector may not by itself generate the levels of revenue required to adequately finance the system. “While we might need to do some things relative to what you call revenue streams, the answer cannot be just a total bringing back to the fore...
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Workmen completing their task on the ring road at the University Hospital of the West Indies in March. The road was rehabilitated at a cost of more than $80 million.
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UHWI Says Thanks

The University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI), has thanked all who contributed to a project to have the hospital’s ring road rehabilitated, at a cost of more than $80 million. The four-week project, which was managed by the National Works Agency (NWA), was completed on time at the end of March. In an interview with JIS News, Medical Chief...
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Programme Development Officer in the Family Services Unit of the Ministry of Health, Dr. Yvonne Munroe, speaking to JIS News about the importance of Immunization.
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Health Ministry Urges Parents to Have Children Vaccinated

The Ministry of Health is urging parents to protect their children from severe illnesses and death, by having them vaccinated. They are also being encouraged to discuss any concerns or fears they may have with a health professional. In an interview with JIS News, Programme Development Officer in the Family Services Unit of the Ministry of Health, Dr. Yvonne Munroe,...
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Executive Director of the National Family Planning Board, Mrs. Sannia Sutherland.
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NFPB to Expand Provision of Information

The National Family Planning Board (NFPB) is at an advanced stage of implementing an internet based approach to expand and enhance the service delivery of sexual reproductive health information and products among adolescents and the youth. The online platform, dubbed ‘Teen 360’, seeks to educate, advocate for and interact with Jamaicans within the 10-19 age group on numerous topics, such...
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