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Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson (left); Senior Medical Officer, Cornwall Regional Hospital, Dr. Delroy Fray (right); and Chairman of the Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA), George Duncan (third right), with members of the Transplant Links Community (TLC) group from the United Kingdom, who took part in the kidney transplants at the hospital from October 8 to 11.

Cornwall Regional Hospital Introduces Kidney Transplant Programme

Administrators and medical personnel at the leading health institution in Western Jamaica, the Cornwall Regional Hospital (CRH), are always striving to put the institution on the cutting edge of 21st Century medicine, in the provision of health care. The latest...

Health Minister, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson (3rd left), observes as Senior Medical Officer at the Annotto Bay Hospital, St. Mary, Dr. Ray Fraser (right), explains the function of a piece of equipment in the institution’s Accident and Emergency Unit, during a tour of the newly refurbished facility on Friday (October 11), following it re-dedication. The 146 year-old hospital, which sustained significant infrastructural damage during Hurricane Sandy’s passage in October 2012, was refurbished at a cost of over $90 million. Others observing include: Member of Parliament for South East St. Mary, where the institution is located, Dr. Winston Green (left); Project Manager for the Culture, Health, Arts, Sports and Education (CHASE) Fund, which contributed to the refurbishment, Paulette Mitchell (2nd left); and the hospital’s Accident and Emergency Consultant, Dr. Kurdell Espinosa (3rd right), along with other staff and community members.

Annotto Bay Hospital Rehabilitated at a Cost of $90 Million

Health Minister, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson, addressing Friday’s (Sept. 6) launch of Caribbean Wellness Day 2013, at the Rooms on the Beach Resort, in Ocho Rios, St. Ann. Activities marking Caribbean Wellness Day 2013 are slated for Saturday, September 14, at the Ocean Village Shopping Centre, Ocho Rios.

Dr. Ferguson Calls for Dialogue on Mental Health Issues

Director, Emergency Disaster Management and Special Services in the Ministry of Health, Dr. Marion Bullock DuCasse (centre), examines Intravenous (IV) Giving Sets donated to the health sector by Med-Rx Caribbean, during a presentation ceremony today (Oct. 9), at the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI) in St. Andrew. Looking on (from left) are: Managing Director, Med-Rx Caribbean, Dr. Charles Rockhead; and Acting Chief Executive Officer, UHWI, Kevin Allen.

Intravenous Kits Valued at $2 Million Donated to Health Sector

Dr. Dwight Blake, of Atlanta, attends to one of his patients, Octavius Green
(left) during the 20th Staging of the Atlanta-Montego Bay Sister Cities Health Mission at the St. John — Dr. Dwight Blake, of Atlanta, attends to one of his patients, Octavius Green (left) during the 20th Staging of the Atlanta-Montego Bay Sister Cities Health Mission at the St. John's Methodist Church in Montego Bay, on October 7.

Health Team from Atlanta Assisting Thousands in St. James

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Health Minister, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson (centre), shakes hands with Director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Carissa F. Etienne (left), at the conclusion of the 52nd Directing Council meeting of PAHO in Washington, D.C on Friday (Oct. 4). At right is President of the Executive Committee of PAHO and Brazil’s Minister of Health, Dr. Jarbas Barbosa.

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Jamaica Leads Talks On Protecting PAHO Revolving Fund

Jamaica distinguished itself in leading the discussion on protecting the revolving fund of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) at the just concluded 52nd Directing Council meeting of PAHO in Washington, D.C. Minister of Health, Hon Dr. Fenton Ferguson, who led the talks, explained to JIS News that the fund was established over 30 years ago to give a single...

12 years ago Health & Wellness

Effective Support System Essential in Treating Mental Illness

Head of the Kingston and St. Andrew Mental Health Services (KSAMHS), Dr. Geoffrey Walcott, says that an effective social support system is essential in treating persons with a mental disorder. Speaking with JIS News, Dr. Walcott said that contrary to popular belief, the majority of mental health treatments are administered in the home and not the hospital, therefore, mentally ill...

12 years ago Health & Wellness

Plans for Pediatric Facility in Western Jamaica on Track

Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson, says that ground should be broken for a paediatric health facility in western Jamaica within a year. The Minister, who was speaking at a Paediatric Renal Conference and Workshop on Sunday (October 6), at the Couples San Souci Hotel in Ocho Rios, said he is satisfied with the pace of preliminary work being...

Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson, addresses the Paediatric Renal Conference and Workshop today (Oct. 6), at the Couples San Souci in Ocho Rios, St Ann.

12 years ago Health & Wellness

More Doctors to Join Health Sector this Year

Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson, says that the Ministry is moving to boost human capital within the health sector with the addition of a number of trained personnel this year. “We are boosting the health workforce with 68 new Cuban trained doctors, who just returned to Jamaica. We also look with great anticipation for those young doctors, who...

Health Minister, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson (centre), shakes hands with Director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Carissa F. Etienne (left), at the conclusion of the 52nd Directing Council meeting of PAHO in Washington, D.C on Friday (Oct. 4). At right is President of the Executive Committee of PAHO and Brazil’s Minister of Health, Dr. Jarbas Barbosa.

12 years ago Health & Wellness

Health Minister Lauds PAHO/WHO For Support To Region

Health Minister, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson, has lauded the Pan American Health Organization and the World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) for reaffirming their support to the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) countries as they work to confront health challenges. Addressing the 25th Meeting of the Council for Human and Social Development (COHSOD) at PAHO headquarters in Washington DC, Minister Fenton said the support...

Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson (right), addresses the 52nd Directing Council meeting of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) in Washington, D.C on Friday, (Oct. 4).

12 years ago Health & Wellness

Quality Primary Health Care Remains A Priority – Dr. Ferguson

Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson, has emphasized that the delivery of quality primary health care is a priority for the Government of Jamaica. He also pointed out that Jamaica is working to significantly reduce the incidence of non-communicable diseases (NDCs), while remaining mindful for the need to protect the populace from other ailments. Dr. Fenton made the disclosure...

Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson, addresses the Paediatric Renal Conference and Workshop today (Oct. 6), at the Couples San Souci in Ocho Rios, St Ann.

12 years ago Health & Wellness

Gov’t Committed To Providing Jamaicans With Quality Health Care – Dr. Ferguson

Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson, has underscored the Government’s commitment to ensuring that Jamaicans enjoy their fundamental right to good health and health care services, especially children, whom he describes as the future of the nation. The Minister, who was addressing a Paediatric Renal Conference and Workshop at the Couples San Souci Hotel in Ocho Rios on October...