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Health Minister, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson (2nd left), participates in the symbolic presentation of a $123 million (US$117,176) grant agreement being provided by the Government of Japan to the Bustamante Hospital for Children for the acquisition of vital medical equipment, following Wednesday’s (March 26) signing ceremony at the institution. Also participating: are: the hospital Chief Executive Officer, Anthony Wood (left), and Chargé d’Affaires at the Japanese Embassy in Jamaica, Koji Tomita (2nd right), both of whom signed the agreement, and South East Regional Health Authority (SERHA) Acting Chairman, Dr. Andrei Cooke.

Children’s Hospital Receive $123 Million for Critical Equipment

The Bustamante Hospital for Children has received a $123 million (US$117,176) grant from the Government of Japan to purchase vital equipment, which will significantly boost health care delivery at the institution. The funds, provided under Japan’s Grant Assistance for Grass-Roots...

Prime Minister the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (right), unveils a plaque at the newly re-branded Eden Gardens Wellness Resort and Spa, in Kingston, during the launch on March 25. Executive Chairman, Dr. Henry Lowe and his wife Janet, look on.

PM Encourages Investment in Medical Tourism

Dr. Tanya Foster, Medical Internist and Consultant Physician at National Chest Hospital.

Tuberculosis Infection Rates Down

Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister, with Responsibility for Primary Health Care, Hon. Luther Buchanan, (left) speaks with Councillor for the Albert Town division, Dr. Pauline Foster on Thursday, March 20, during a tour of the property adjacent to the Albert Town Health Centre, where a yam processing factory is to be built.

Ulster Spring Health Centre Refurbishing Contract To Be Signed Shortly

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

12 years ago Health & WellnessOffice of the Prime Minister

Security to be Beefed Up at Negril Health Centre

Security at the Negril Health Centre in Westmoreland will be stepped up immediately, to combat the spate of break-ins which the facility has been experiencing. Making the announcement after a meeting with representatives from the Western Regional Health Authority, and the Westmoreland police in Savanna-La-Mar, on the weekend, Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Luther...

12 years ago Health & Wellness

Children’s Hospital to Receive Kidney Disease Detection Machine

Paediatric kidney patients in Jamaica and across the region will benefit from increased diagnostic treatment options at the Bustamante Hospital for Children (BHC) with the proposed purchase of a fluoroscopy machine valued at $54.7 million. Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson has disclosed that the National Health Fund (NHF) has secured funds to procure the state-of-art equipment, which is...

12 years ago Health & Wellness

MOH Discussing Yam Juice Factory with Trelawny Farmers

The Ministry of Health is collaborating with farmers in upper Trelawny on the proposed establishment of a yam juice processing factory on Government lands adjacent to the Albert Town Health Centre in Stettin. The Albert Town Yam Processing Factory is a vision of the Stettin United Farmers’ Group, which has over 70 registered farmers. Discussions on the establishment of this...

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.

12 years ago Health & Wellness

Draft of Primary Health Care Renewal Policy for Cabinet

Cabinet is to receive a draft of the proposed Primary Health Care Renewal Policy from the Ministry of Health, for its consideration. Health Minister, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson, says the policy aims to create a blueprint that will underpin the Government’s prioritization of primary health care development and delivery at community health centres. Speaking with JIS News after the official...

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.

12 years ago Health & Wellness

Rehabilitated Health Centre Opened in St. Mary

Residents of Brainerd, Sue River, and adjoining communities in St. Mary now have access to a new health centre, which was funded by the National Health Fund (NHF) at a cost $13 million. The centre is the last of 55 earmarked for improvement under the Ministry of Health’s $300 million Health Sector Renewal Programme, which is also financed by the...

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.

12 years ago CommerceHealth & Wellness

Montego Bay Investment Project to Create 300 Jobs

Prime Minister, Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, has expressed appreciation to the Spain’s Hospiten Group, which yesterday (March 14) announced final plans for the construction of a highly specialised general hospital at Cinnamon Hill, Rose Hall, St. James at a cost of $200 million. The Hospiten Group made the announcement during a ceremony at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in...

12 years ago Health & Wellness

NCDA Hosts Wellness and Information Fair for the Homeless

Approximately 300 homeless persons have been given medical checks, and feted by the National Council on Drug Abuse (NCDA), and its team of volunteers. The NCDA brought its fourth ‘Tek it to Dem’ Wellness and Information Fair to the grounds of the Marie Atkins Night Shelter, on Hanover Street, downtown Kingston yesterday (March 14), where the homeless and other citizens...