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Custos of Kingston, Hon. Steadman Fuller (2nd right), is in discussion with Miss Jamaica Festival Queen 2013, Krystal Tomlinson (2nd left), prior to the media launch of the ‘Million Woman March for Endometriosis’, held recently at the Terra Nova All-Suites hotel in St. Andrew. Looking on (from left) are: wife of the Custos, Sonia Fuller; and local organiser of the March, Shauna Fuller Clarke.
Custos of Kingston, Hon. Steadman Fuller (2nd right), is in discussion with Miss Jamaica Festival Queen 2013, Krystal Tomlinson (2nd left), prior to the media launch of the ‘Million Woman March for Endometriosis’, held recently at the Terra Nova All-Suites hotel in St. Andrew. Looking on (from left) are: wife of the Custos, Sonia Fuller; and local organiser of the March, Shauna Fuller Clarke.

Jamaicans Urged to Participate in Endometriosis Walk on March 13

Jamaicans are being encouraged to participate in the first ever worldwide staging of the ‘Million Woman March for Endometriosis’ on Thursday, March 13, 2014. This call came from wife of the Governor-General, Her Excellency the Most Hon. Lady Allen, in...
Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson (right), is about to open the new administrative offices of the Jamaica Association of Professionals in Nutrition and Dietetics (JAPINAD) located on the grounds of the Nuttall Memorial Hospital in St. Andrew. The Minister officially opened the offices during a ribbon-cutting ceremony held recently. Participating in the event (from centre) are: President of JAPINAD, Kirk Bolton; and Lord Bishop of Jamaica and The Cayman Islands, Rt. Rev. Dr. Howard Gregory.
Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson (right), is about to open the new administrative offices of the Jamaica Association of Professionals in Nutrition and Dietetics (JAPINAD) located on the grounds of the Nuttall Memorial Hospital in St. Andrew. The Minister officially opened the offices during a ribbon-cutting ceremony held recently. Participating in the event (from centre) are: President of JAPINAD, Kirk Bolton; and Lord Bishop of Jamaica and The Cayman Islands, Rt. Rev. Dr. Howard Gregory.

Concerns of Nutrition and Dietetics Group are Being Addressed – Dr. Ferguson
Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson (left), takes a close look at the $11 million cheque, which Ambassador of Japan to Jamaica, His Excellency Yasuo Takase, (centre) is presenting to Executive Director, Jamaica Society for the Blind (JSB), Lola Marson. The money will go towards the building of the low vision resource centre at the JSB’s premises in St. Andrew. The signing ceremony for the grant assistance was held on February 20, at the Lion’s Club Resource Centre in Mona.
Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson (left), takes a close look at the $11 million cheque, which Ambassador of Japan to Jamaica, His Excellency Yasuo Takase, (centre) is presenting to Executive Director, Jamaica Society for the Blind (JSB), Lola Marson. The money will go towards the building of the low vision resource centre at the JSB’s premises in St. Andrew. The signing ceremony for the grant assistance was held on February 20, at the Lion’s Club Resource Centre in Mona.

Jamaica Society for the Blind Constructing Low Vision Centre
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)
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
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.
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.

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GOJ Health Card Goes Live

Beginning Monday, March 3 the phased implementation GOJ Health Card will begin. This as registration for the card was characterised by keen interest over the last month. Health facilities, public pharmacies and Drugserv pharmacies will begin accepting the card which is geared towards faster registration and efficient service delivery. The implementation period is expected to last 18-24 months. Registration for...
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Submission To Cabinet For Primary Care Renewal Project

Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson, says a submission will be made to Cabinet for a primary care renewal project, as part of measures to further decrease non communicable diseases (NCDs). Speaking at the official opening of the Rocky Point Health Centre, in Clarendon, on February 28, the Minister said the project will deal with new “configuration” to support...
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Manager, Population and Health Unit, Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Toni-Shae Freckleton, says population not likely to exceed 3 million.
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Population Not Likely To Exceed 3 Million – PIOJ

The Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) says that Jamaica’s population is not likely to exceed 3 million, based on reduction in current fertility rates, high external migration, and declining mortality. “There has been discussion about Jamaica’s population growing out of control and that is not the case,” said PIOJ’s Manager, Population and Health Unit, Toni-Shae Freckleton. “Data from the Population...
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Chairman of the National Family Planning Board, Dr. Sandra Knight is encouraging Jamaicans to be more responsible in their sexual behaviour.
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Family Planning Board Calls for More Responsible Sexual Behaviour

Chairman of the National Family Planning Board (NFPB), Dr. Sandra Knight, is encouraging Jamaicans to be more responsible in their sexual behaviour and to form meaningful relationships before having children. Dr. Knight, who was speaking at a JIS Think Tank Session to promote ‘Safer Sex Week’ which was observed February 10-14, expressed concern at the increasing number of children being...
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Executive Director of the Heart Foundation of Jamaica , Deborah Chen, addresses a recent JIS Think Tank.
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Jamaicans Urged to Get Screened for Heart Disease

Executive Director of the Heart Foundation of Jamaica, Deborah Chen, is imploring Jamaicans to get screened for heart disease, which is the leading cause of death in the country. Mrs. Chen, who was speaking at a JIS Think Tank on February 11, made the appeal as the HFJ observes Heart Month. She said that persons should also know the numbers...
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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.
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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...
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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...
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