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Major General Antony Anderson - Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) , Colonel Desmond Edwards and Major Tanya Spence (Aide -de- Camp to the CDS and chief engineer of the JDF — Major General Antony Anderson - Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) , Colonel Desmond Edwards and Major Tanya Spence (Aide -de- Camp to the CDS and chief engineer of the JDF's participation in the Jamaica Cancer Society's Breast Cancer Run/Walk) set the pace for the troops at the start of the run.

JDF Joins Battle for Breast Cancer Cure

Major Tanya Spence is a woman on a mission to fight breast cancer and raise awareness about the disease among members of the male-dominated Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) and the need to support those affected. It is with this in...

Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson (centre), with ecstatic winners of a regional radio song contest dealing with combating HIV/AIDs infection and stigma across the Caribbean. The team, from the Jamaica Youth Theatre, were presented with their prize of US$2,500 during an awards ceremony, held at Cari-Med Distributors headquarters in Kingston, today (October 23). From left are: Danar Royal, Shola Collins, Samantha-Rae McLean and Akeem Mignott. Jamaica also placed second and fourth in the competition.

Jamaica Wins Regional Song Competition to Combat AIDS

Mayor of Atlanta, Kasim Reed, addresses a recent meeting of the Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce and Industry, at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Rose Hall, St. James.

More Persons to Benefit from Health Mission

Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson (at podium), addressing the Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) Travel and Wellness Club’s Getaway and Health Conference, on Friday, October 18, at the Hilton , Rose Hall Resort and Spa, in Montego Bay. Listening keenly (seated from left) are Founder of the JTA Travel and Wellness Club, Mrs. Claudia Ferguson and Secretary General of the JTA, Dr. Adolph Cameron.

Health Minister Calls On Jamaicans To Help In The Fight Against NCDs

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier, addresses a meeting at the Knutsford Court Hotel in New Kingston on October 16, aimed at increasing awareness about occupational safety and health issues, and the need to reduce levels of stigma and discrimination in the food service industry.

Employers Could Face Sanctions for HIV-Related Discrimination

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12 years ago Health & WellnessVision 2030

Government Spending Almost $1Billion to Repair Hospitals and Health Centres

Health Minister, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson, says the administration is spending some $500 million to improve hospitals islandwide for the 2013/14 fiscal year. This is being complemented by similar work earmarked for approximately 100 health centres across the country, at a cost of some $400 million. The projects are part of the Government’s 2013/14 strategic priorities, focusing on human capital...

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.

12 years ago Health & Wellness

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 initiative is the introduction of a Kidney Transplant project, which got off the ground on October 8. Through collaboration with...

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.

13 years ago Health & Wellness

Annotto Bay Hospital Rehabilitated at a Cost of $90 Million

Rehabilitation works on the Annotto Bay Hospital in St. Mary have been completed at a cost of more than $90 million. The project, spearheaded by the Ministry of Health, was undertaken to repair infrastructural damage sustained by the 146 year-old institution during Hurricane Sandy's passage in October 2012. Refurbishing work was done on the female medical, paediatric, and maternity wards;...

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.

13 years ago Health & Wellness

Dr. Ferguson Calls for Dialogue on Mental Health Issues

Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson, has called for wider dialogue on the issue of mental health and the search for solutions. He said that society has opted to negate the existence of mental health issues, "only to have them confront us from time to time with devastating consequences." "The search for solutions must therefore also include a search...

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.

13 years ago Health & Wellness

Intravenous Kits Valued at $2 Million Donated to Health Sector

Several cases of Intravenous (IV) Giving Sets, valued at just over $2 million, have been donated to the public health sector as part of efforts to improve the quality of health care delivery at various hospitals in the island. The items, contributed by Med-Rx Caribbean, comprise 50 cases (15,000 units) valued at $900,000 for the University Hospital of the West...

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

13 years ago Health & Wellness

Health Team from Atlanta Assisting Thousands in St. James

The annual Atlanta-Montego Bay Sister Cities Health Mission is back in the city, with more than 40 medical and non-medical personnel rendering professional services to thousands of citizens in St. James and adjoining parishes. Comprising specialists in the fields of ophthalmology, gynaecology, obstetrics, paediatrics, internal medicine, dentistry, nursing and pharmacology, the team members are currently at the St. John’s Methodist...

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.

13 years ago Health & Wellness

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...