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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.

Educator Michael Stewart is New SRHA Chairman

Principal of the Manchester-based Porus High School Michael Stewart is the new Chairman for the Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA). Making the announcement recently, Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson, said the former Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) President, will...

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.

Thousands Sign Up for GOJ Health Card

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

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.

Jamaica Society for the Blind Constructing Low Vision Centre

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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...

12 years ago Health & Wellness

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...

12 years ago Health & Wellness

Submission To Cabinet For Primary Care Renewal Project

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)

12 years ago Health & Wellness

Health Ministry Reviewing Customer Care Policy

The Ministry of Health is reviewing its customer care policy, in a bid to ensure that Jamaicans are afforded the highest level of service within the public health sector. Making the disclosure on February 19, portfolio Minister, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson, said it is intended that “(persons) will receive from our doctors and nurses and administrative persons…quality service.” “We are...

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.

12 years ago Health & Wellness

Ministries to Promote Healthy Foods

Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson, says he is in discussion with the Education Ministry, to develop a partnership to promote healthy foods. “Already, discussions are underway with Minister (of Education), Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites, because we are dealing with schools. Research is showing that many in the adolescent age group are now suffering from non-communicable diseases (NCDs), such...

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...

Chairman of the National Family Planning Board, Dr. Sandra Knight is encouraging Jamaicans to be more responsible in their sexual behaviour.

12 years ago Health & Wellness

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...