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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.
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.

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...
Dr. Patrick Bhoorasingh, Senior Medical Officer, KPH speaking at the launch of the Norman Manley International Airport Palisadoes Charity 5K Walk /Run on January 3.
Dr. Patrick Bhoorasingh, Senior Medical Officer, KPH speaking at the launch of the Norman Manley International Airport Palisadoes Charity 5K Walk /Run on January 3.

Boost for Cancer Treatment at KPH
Executive Director, National Blood Transfusion Service, Dr. Angela Scott.
Executive Director, National Blood Transfusion Service, Dr. Angela Scott.

Blood Collection Resumes on Saturdays
Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson (2nd left), provides details about the Government of Jamaica (GOJ) Health Card, at a press briefing held on January 31 at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James. Others (from left) are: Chief Medical Officer in the Ministry, Dr. Kevin Harvey; Permanent Secretary, Dr. Jean Dixon; and Chief Executive Officer of the National Health Fund (NHF), Everton Anderson.
Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson (2nd left), provides details about the Government of Jamaica (GOJ) Health Card, at a press briefing held on January 31 at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James. Others (from left) are: Chief Medical Officer in the Ministry, Dr. Kevin Harvey; Permanent Secretary, Dr. Jean Dixon; and Chief Executive Officer of the National Health Fund (NHF), Everton Anderson.

Registration for GOJ Health Card Begins Monday
Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson (2nd left), provides details about the Government of Jamaica (GOJ) Health Card, at a press briefing held today (Jan. 31) at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James. Others (from left) are: Chief Medical Officer in the Ministry, Dr. Kevin Harvey; Permanent Secretary, Dr. Jean Dixon; and Chief Executive Officer of the National Health Fund (NHF), Everton Anderson.
Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson (2nd left), provides details about the Government of Jamaica (GOJ) Health Card, at a press briefing held today (Jan. 31) at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James. Others (from left) are: Chief Medical Officer in the Ministry, Dr. Kevin Harvey; Permanent Secretary, Dr. Jean Dixon; and Chief Executive Officer of the National Health Fund (NHF), Everton Anderson.

Registration for GOJ Health Card Begins Monday

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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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Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson (right), is in discussion with former Minister of Health, John Junor (centre), and Chief Executive Officer of the National Health Fund (NHF), Everton Anderson, at the NHF’s 10th anniversary banquet held on Tuesday, January 28, at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel, New Kingston.
Health & Wellness

Over $28 Billion Disbursed Under NHF

The National Health Fund (NHF) has spent $28.32 billion over the last decade as it continues to provide for the healthcare needs of Jamaicans. Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson made the revelation as he addressed the fund’s 10th anniversary banquet held on Tuesday, January 28, at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel, New Kingston. Of the total amount, $17.6 billion...
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Minister of Health, the Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson. (FILE)
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House Approves Amendments to Smoking Regulations

The House of Representatives has approved amendments to the regulations governing the ban on smoking in public places, which were recommended by the Human Resource and Social Development Committee of Parliament. A report from the Committee was submitted to the Lower House for debate and approval, on January 28. In his contribution to the debate, Minister of Health, Hon. Dr....
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Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson (left), greets Chief Executive Officer, Island Grill, Thaila Lyn (right), on his arrival at the Spanish Court Hotel in New Kingston yesterday (Jan. 28) for the press launch of HEART Month 2014 activities. Sharing the moment is Executive Director, Heart Foundation of Jamaica, Deborah Chen.
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Health Minister Urges Consumers to Read Food Labels

Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson, is encouraging Jamaicans to read the nutritional content of food labels, in order to make healthier choices, and eliminate the risk of diet-related illnesses. He argued that once persons are able to identify the specific calorific value of the food they consume “this will make a significant impact in their lives”. The Minister...
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Clarendon to Benefit from Several Health Projects

Clarendon is to benefit from a number of projects, being carried out by the Ministry of Health at a cost of $121 million, which are at different stages of completion. This was disclosed by Portfolio Minister, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson, at the official opening of the newly constructed James Hill Health Centre, in North Clarendon, on January 24. The projects...
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Health Minister, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson (left), is assisted by Acting Chairperson, Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA), Natalie Sparks (2nd left), to cut the ribbon to officially open the new James Hill Health Centre in North Clarendon, on January 24. Sharing the moment are: Minister without Portfolio, Ministry of Finance and Planning, and Member of Parliament for the area, Hon. Horace Dalley (centre); Winsome Gregory (2nd right), who represented Clarendon’s Custos, Hon. William Shagoury; and National Health Fund (NHF) Chairman, Sterling Soares.
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New Health Centre Opens in James Hill, Clarendon

Residents of James Hill and adjoining communities in North Clarendon are now benefiting from a new health centre, constructed at a cost of $41 million. Construction of the Type II facility, which was officially opened on January 24, by Health Minister, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson, was funded by the National Health Fund (NHF), under its Institutional Benefits Programme. In addition...
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Minister of Health, the Hon. Fenton Ferguson at the launch of the Heart Foundation of Jamaica’s (HFJ) annual ‘Run for your Heart’ event on October 29, at Emancipation Park in New Kingston.
Health & WellnessVision 2030Year in Review 2013

Access to Quality Health Care Advanced in 2013

The Ministry of Health, this year, created systems of excellence, and advanced healthcare for all, an agenda emphasised by portfolio Minister, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson in his Sectoral presentation in June. TOBACCO LEGISLATION In July the Government, led by the Ministry of Health, passed regulations to ban smoking in specified public places. By October, Minister Ferguson was able to report...
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