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Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson (seated), listens intently, while Chief Radiographer at the Princess Margaret Hospital in St. Thomas, Leesa Sharpe (left), explains how the imaging aspect of the institution’s new state-of-the-art digital X-ray unit functions. The Minister was touring the hospital’s X-ray department on Thursday (Oct. 31), following a ceremony to officially commission the unit into service. Others looking on (from left) are: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the hospital, Colleen Wright; and Chairman of the South East Regional Health Authority, Lyttleton Shirley.

Princess Margaret Hospital Gets State-Of-The-Art Digital X-Ray Unit

The Princess Margaret Hospital in St. Thomas now boasts a state-of-the-art digital X-ray unit, which will increase its capacity to provide quick and efficient diagnostic services. The XR 6000 digital X-ray unit, which was purchased at a cost of $12.6...

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.

Significant Decline in Asthma Admissions Since Smoking Ban

Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson (left), is presented with a copy of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) State of the World Population Report 2013 by Deputy Director of the UNFPA’s Sub-regional Office for the Caribbean, Siti Oussein. The document was launched by the UNFPA, in collaboration with the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), during a ceremony held at the Chinese Benevolent Association in Kingston, on October 30.

UNFPA Lauds Actions By Government To Assist Adolescent Mothers

Hundreds Expected to Participate in Heart Foundation Fundraising Run

Health Minister, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson (left), shares with (from left): Member of Jamaica’s National Senior Netball Team, Vanessa Walker; Project Manager, HEART Foundation of Jamaica, Barbara McGaw; and Director of Sales, Employee Benefits, Sagicor Life Jamaica Ltd., Desmon Jangalee. Occasion was the launch of the Jamaica National Building Society’s (JNBS) Wellfest Family Fair 2013 on October 25, at the JNBS headquarters in St. Andrew.

Gov’t Implements 5-Year Plan to Tackle Non-Communicable Diseases

Minister of Health, the Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson. (FILE)

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Jamaicans Urged to Get Involved in the Fight Against Breast Cancer

Health Minister, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson, has urged all Jamaicans to become more active in the fight against breast cancer, as the disease affects not only the women who physically experience the effects, but also families and the society as a whole. “This involvement must not only rest with the women…knowing (about) it, that is not enough, get involved. It...

President, Jamaica Association of Health Service Executives (JAHSE), David Dobson (at podium), addressing Friday’s (October 25) opening ceremony for the JAHSE’s biennial conference, at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel, New Kingston, on Friday (October 25). The conference was held under the theme: ‘Professionalization of Health Service Managers – 21st Century Perspectives’. Listening keenly are: Conference Chairperson, Dr. Pansy Hamilton (centre); and Pan-American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) Representative in Jamaica, Margaret Skőld.

12 years ago Health & Wellness

Favourable Indicators for Development of Health Tourism

Health Minister, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson, says the targeted development of health tourism in Jamaica and the transformation into a regional health hub are achievable, based on several indicators deemed “favourable” to Jamaica. “We have some of the best health-trained personnel this side of the world (and) logistically, we are at the very centre of the Caribbean,” Dr. Ferguson said...

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

12 years ago Health & Wellness

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 mind that she has engineered the involvement of the JDF in the Jamaica Cancer Society’s (JCS) 5K Run/Walk this Saturday,...

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.

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Jamaica Wins Regional Song Competition to Combat AIDS

Jamaica has emerged the winner of a regional radio song contest from among 14 countries, highlighting messages of combating HIV/AIDs infection and stigma across the Caribbean. Dubbed, ‘LIVE UP I Like Muhself Caribbean Radio Song Contest’, the project sought to contribute to the improvement of sexual and reproductive health in general, and in particular, to reduction in the transmission rates...

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.

12 years ago Health & Wellness

More Persons to Benefit from Health Mission

More persons are to benefit from the Atlanta/Montego Bay Sister Cities Annual Health Mission next year, as there will be a 50 per cent increase in funding for the mission. This was announced by the Mayor of Atlanta in the United States, Kasim Reed, as he addressed the Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce and Industry expo ceremony, recently. “I want...

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.

12 years ago Health & Wellness

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

Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson, has underscored the need for persons to become very health conscious, and join in the campaign against Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs), which is responsible for about 70 per cent of preventable deaths. He cites tobacco use, abuse of alcohol, improper diet and lack of exercise as the four pillars on which the prevalence of...

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.

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Employers Could Face Sanctions for HIV-Related Discrimination

Employers, who restrict a person’s right to work, based on their HIV status, could face sanctions under the proposed Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Bill. “All offences under the Bill will attract sanctions that include imprisonment or fines. Any work site, which does not put in place a response to HIV, will be in breach of the OSH Bill,” said...