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Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton (right) in conversation with former Health Minister, John Junor (centre), and Chief Executive Officer of the National Health Fund (NHF), Everton Anderson. Occasion was a recent 10th anniversary banquet organised by the NHF and held at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel, in Kingston.
Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton (right) in conversation with former Health Minister, John Junor (centre), and Chief Executive Officer of the National Health Fund (NHF), Everton Anderson. Occasion was a recent 10th anniversary banquet organised by the NHF and held at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel, in Kingston.

National Health Fund – A Decade of Advancing Health Care

The National Health Fund (NHF) has, for a decade, provided Jamaicans with improved health benefits, spending $17.6 billion up to the end of January 2014, on medication subsidy, and $9.72 billion to improve facilities. Another $1 billion has been spent...
Pupils of the Brainerd Basic School in St. Mary, perform a song during the official opening of the Brainerd Health Centre on March 14. Among those enjoying the performance is Health Minister, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson (centre, background). Others (from left) are: Acting Parish Manager for the St. Mary Health Department, Matron Linda Sutherland-Hines; Councillor for the Richmond Division, St. Mary Parish Council, Richard Creary; Member of Parliament for South East St. Mary, where the school and health centre are located, Dr. Winston Green; and Chief Executive Officer, National Health Fund (NHF), Everton Anderson.
Pupils of the Brainerd Basic School in St. Mary, perform a song during the official opening of the Brainerd Health Centre on March 14. Among those enjoying the performance is Health Minister, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson (centre, background). Others (from left) are: Acting Parish Manager for the St. Mary Health Department, Matron Linda Sutherland-Hines; Councillor for the Richmond Division, St. Mary Parish Council, Richard Creary; Member of Parliament for South East St. Mary, where the school and health centre are located, Dr. Winston Green; and Chief Executive Officer, National Health Fund (NHF), Everton Anderson.

Draft of Primary Health Care Renewal Policy for Cabinet
Health Minister, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson (left), performs the symbolic ribbon cutting exercise to formally open the Brainerd Health Centre in St. Mary, during Friday’s (March 14) opening ceremony. Sharing in the occasion are: Member of Parliament for South East St. Mary, Dr. Winston Green (2nd left); Medical Officer of Health for St. Mary, Dr. San San Win (3rd left); Councillor for the Richmond Division, Richard Creary (centre); Chief Executive Officer, National Health Fund (NHF), Everton Anderson (3rd right); North East Regional Health Authority (NERHA) Chairman, Leon Gordon (2nd right); and Chief Medical Officer, Ministry of Heath, Dr. Kevin Creary. They are accompanied by pupils of the Brainerd primary and basic Schools.
Health Minister, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson (left), performs the symbolic ribbon cutting exercise to formally open the Brainerd Health Centre in St. Mary, during Friday’s (March 14) opening ceremony. Sharing in the occasion are: Member of Parliament for South East St. Mary, Dr. Winston Green (2nd left); Medical Officer of Health for St. Mary, Dr. San San Win (3rd left); Councillor for the Richmond Division, Richard Creary (centre); Chief Executive Officer, National Health Fund (NHF), Everton Anderson (3rd right); North East Regional Health Authority (NERHA) Chairman, Leon Gordon (2nd right); and Chief Medical Officer, Ministry of Heath, Dr. Kevin Creary. They are accompanied by pupils of the Brainerd primary and basic Schools.

Rehabilitated Health Centre Opened in St. Mary
Prime Minister Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller addresses participants in the special ceremony hosted by the Hospiten Group, to announce the construction of a US$20 million specialised general hospital for Western Jamaica.
Prime Minister Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller addresses participants in the special ceremony hosted by the Hospiten Group, to announce the construction of a US$20 million specialised general hospital for Western Jamaica.

Montego Bay Investment Project to Create 300 Jobs
Consultant Gastroenterologist at the University Hospital of the West Indies Dr. Mike Mills, explains at a JIS Think Tank on March 4 that through screening, colon cancer can be identified at an early stage and interventions made to prevent complications.
Consultant Gastroenterologist at the University Hospital of the West Indies Dr. Mike Mills, explains at a JIS Think Tank on March 4 that through screening, colon cancer can be identified at an early stage and interventions made to prevent complications.

Cancer Society Encourages Early Screening for Colon Cancer

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NCDA Hosts Wellness and Information Fair for the Homeless

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Newly appointed Chairman of the Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA), Michael Stewart, addresses the recent official opening of the Rocky Point Health Centre, in Clarendon.
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Submission to Cabinet for Primary Care Renewal Project

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Health Minister, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson, emphasizes a point as he delivers the keynote address at a Health March and Expo organized by the Central Jamaica Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, in Spanish Town, on Sunday, March 2.
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Thousands Sign Up for GOJ Health Card

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GOJ Health Card Goes Live

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Submission To Cabinet For Primary Care Renewal Project

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