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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

The Victoria Jubilee Hospital (VJH) is to benefit from part of the proceeds of the inaugural Guardian Group 5K Night Run, which will take place on the streets of New Kingston on Saturday June 21 at 7 p.m. The hospital...
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
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.
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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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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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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Medical Technician from the Diabetes Association of Jamaica, Ulander Titus (left); checks the blood pressure of Ionia James, who was among scores of residents benefitting from the inaugural Bethel Town and Neighbouring Communities Association Incorporated (BTANCA – Inc.) Health Fair on April 16 in Westmoreland. The fair was held under the theme "Tackling Diabetes - Prevention, Treatment, Management."
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Jamaicans Urged to Protect Their Health

​Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson has called on Jamaicans to join the fight against lifestyle-related diseases, by adopting a preventative approach to their health.​ The Health Minister was addressing the opening ceremony for the Bethel Town and Neighbouring Communities Association Incorporated (BTANCA - Inc) Health Fair on Wednesday, April 16 on the grounds of the Bethel Town Health...
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Regional Technical Director at the Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA), Dr. Michael Coombs, addressing the first quarterly SRHA town hall meeting, held on April 14, at the Cecil Charlton Hall, in Mandeville, Manchester.
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Doctor Calls for More Structured Families

A call has been made for more structured families as a means of promoting health, curbing violence in the society, and easing the national burden of treating avoidable injuries. Making the appeal, Regional Technical Director at the Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA), Dr. Michael Coombs, urged fathers to be involved in the socialization of their children, noting that where fathers...
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