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Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson addresses day-two of the PAN-Caribbean Partnership against HIV/AIDS’ (PANCAP) consultation on justice and human rights being held at the Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston from April 9 to 11. The forum is being held under the theme: ‘Advancing Justice for All and Human Rights in the Caribbean’.
Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson addresses day-two of the PAN-Caribbean Partnership against HIV/AIDS’ (PANCAP) consultation on justice and human rights being held at the Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston from April 9 to 11. The forum is being held under the theme: ‘Advancing Justice for All and Human Rights in the Caribbean’.

Region Must Change Mindset About HIV/AIDS – Dr. Ferguson

Health Minister, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson, has called for a change in mindset and greater solidarity among peoples of the Caribbean to end stigma and discrimination towards people living with HIV/AIDS. This is particularly necessary among key populations that are...
Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson (centre) greets Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Dr. Denzil Douglas (left) prior to the start of a Global Fund press briefing at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in Kingston on April 9. Also sharing in the moment is Executive Director, Global Fund, Mark Dybul. The Global Fund provides support for HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria projects around the world. It is an international financing institution that supports countries in their fight against three of the world’s most devastating diseases.
Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson (centre) greets Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Dr. Denzil Douglas (left) prior to the start of a Global Fund press briefing at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in Kingston on April 9. Also sharing in the moment is Executive Director, Global Fund, Mark Dybul. The Global Fund provides support for HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria projects around the world. It is an international financing institution that supports countries in their fight against three of the world’s most devastating diseases.

Jamaica Increasing Funding For HIV/AIDS Programmes
Persons engaged in a ‘Physically Active Week’, event organised by the National Health Fund (NHF), held on April 8, in New Kingston.
Persons engaged in a ‘Physically Active Week’, event organised by the National Health Fund (NHF), held on April 8, in New Kingston.

Public Urged To Join NHF ‘Work It Out Challenge’
Minister of State with responsibility for Primary Healthcare Infrastructure, Hon Luther Buchanan, addressing the World Health Day Celebration, at the Black River Methodist Church, in St. Elizabeth, on Monday April 7. He called for an heightened awareness of vector- borne diseases.
Minister of State with responsibility for Primary Healthcare Infrastructure, Hon Luther Buchanan, addressing the World Health Day Celebration, at the Black River Methodist Church, in St. Elizabeth, on Monday April 7. He called for an heightened awareness of vector- borne diseases.

Jamaicans Urged To Protect Themselves Against Mosquitoes
Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson (left), in discussions with Global Fund Board Member and Latin America and the Caribbean Representative, Dr. Mirta Roses Periago, during Fund’s regional meeting held at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston on April 8.
Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson (left), in discussions with Global Fund Board Member and Latin America and the Caribbean Representative, Dr. Mirta Roses Periago, during Fund’s regional meeting held at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston on April 8.

Jamaica to Receive US$11 Million from Global Fund to Tackle HIV/AIDS

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Human Rights of Most Marginalised Must Be Protected – PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, says special provisions must be made, where necessary, to protect the welfare of persons who are among the most marginalised and disadvantaged. She underscored this point in a speech delivered by Justice Minister, Senator the Hon. Mark Golding, during Wednesday’s (April 9) opening ceremony for the three-day Caribbean Consultation on Justice for...
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Health & WellnessJusticePrime Minister

Jamaica Must Eliminate HIV/AIDS Stigma – PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, says efforts to eliminate the discrimination and stigma associated with HIV/AIDS will only yield success when those most in need of medical care, support, and treatment, can access these without fear of victimization and ridicule. She emphasised this point in a speech delivered by Justice Minister, Senator the Hon. Mark Golding, during...
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Budget 2014/2015Health & WellnessParliament

$506 Million for HIV/AIDS Prevention and Treatment Programme

As it continues to strengthen the multi-sectoral response to HIV/AIDS infection rates in Jamaica, the Government has budgeted $506 million for the Transitional Funding Mechanism programme. As contained in the 2014/15 Estimates of Expenditure currently before the House of Representatives, existing gains consolidated, and activities scaled up to reduce transmission of new HIV infections, while mitigating the impact. The project,...
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Budget 2014/2015Health & WellnessParliament

$262 Million to Bolster Capabilities to Deliver Critical Health Services

A sum of $262.5 million has been set aside in the 2014/15 Estimates of Expenditure, currently before the House of Representatives, to bolster the Ministry of Health’s capabilities to deliver critical services. The larger share of the sum, $162.5 million, will go towards the Disease Prevention and Control project, with the main objectives being to provide financial assistance through a...
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Budget 2014/2015Health & Wellness

$294 Million to be Spent on HIV Programme for At-Risk Groups

Persons most at risk for contracting HIV are being targeted under a United States Agency for International Development (USAID)-funded programme. As outlined in the 2014/15 Estimates of Expenditure, now before the House of Representatives, the HIV Prevalence in Most-at-Risk Population Reduced programme, which runs from October, 2009 to September, 2014, will this financial year receive $294.1 million. The objectives of...
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Health Minister, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson (2nd left), looks on as Youth and Culture Minister, Hon. Lisa Hanna (centre), participates in the symbolic groundbreaking exercise at the Claremont Health Centre in St. Ann on Friday (August 9) to launch the $40 million Centre of Excellence project at the institution. The project is located in South East St. Ann, for which Minister Hanna is also the Member of Parliament. Others participating in the exercise included: North East Regional Health Authority (NERHA) Board Chairman, Leon Gordon (2nd right); and Chairman of the National Health Fund (NHF), which is funding the project, Sterling Soares (right).
Budget 2014/2015Health & Wellness

$1 Billion to Upgrade Health Facilities

More than $1 billion will be spent this fiscal year to upgrade health facilities across the island. As outlined in the 2014/15 Estimates of Expenditure, currently before the House of Representatives, the project is being funded by the National Health Fund (NHF) and is being implemented by the Regional Health Authorities. Major project components are: sewage treatment improvement in health...
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