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Energy efficiency at the Bellevue Hospital in Kingston has been significantly improved, with the installation of seven outdoor security lights, powered by a solar photovoltaic system. Photovoltaic systems use solar cells to convert light into electricity. It consists of multiple components, including cells, mechanical and electrical connections and mountings and means of regulating and/or modifying electrical output. The security solar...

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health, Dr. Jean Dixon says that for the 2011/12 fiscal year, the Ministry will seek to improve its performance in terms of quality assurance, in the delivery of health service to the public."Persons in the field must have simple guidelines to follow. This is how we will be able to hold people's feet to...

Based on preliminary tests, the Ministry of Health suspects that the case involving the food poisoning of 11 persons in December 2010 may be as a result of them ingesting sodium nitrite also known as salt petre. The Ministry is awaiting the final investigation report from the Government Chemist, which is expected to be submitted by Monday, January 10, 2011.Chief...

A new medical ward, accommodating 40 beds, is to be built at the Cornwall Regional Hospital in Montego Bay, St. James. This was announced by Minister of Health, Hon. Rudyard Spencer, on January 6, at a function at the hospital, to honour long-time donor of the health facility, Ms. Billie Rees West. "We have already identified the space for the...

Three persons remain in stable condition at the Annotto Bay Hospital, in St. Mary, following yesterday's (December 30) traffic accident at Brandon Hill, in St Andrew. The accident occurred when a Toyota coaster bus en route to Kingston fell over a precipice, causing injury to most of the 22 passengers on board.The 22 passengers, including two children, were taken to...

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Dr. Kenneth Baugh, speaking with Elton White, driver of a bus which was involved in an accident injuring over 27 persons in the Brandon Hill area of St. Mary, at the Annotto Bay Hospital Thursday night (December 30). Reports are that the bus was on its way from Annotto...

Health care at the Port Antonio Hospital has received a major boost with the donation of a surgical bed to the facility by the Scotia Bank Foundation. The bed, which costs approximately $2 million, was handed over to Senior Medical Officer for the Hospital, Dr. Wendy Allen-Davis, by Executive Director of the Scotia Bank Foundation, Joylene Griffith-Irving, on Monday (Dec....

The St. Elizabeth Parish Council awarded two nursing scholarships to Northern Caribbean University (NCU) students from the parish on (December 9). Outlining details of the scholarships, Mayor of Black River, Councillor Jeremy Palmer, said that eligibility depended on enrolling in an accredited programme of study and demonstrating need. For the student to remain eligible for the $300,000 support, they have...

Mental health patients, caregivers and support staff of the Portland Health Services, yesterday (December 15) came together to celebrate and honour outstanding service, at a Christmas treat and awards ceremony held at the Port Antonio Hospital. The function was organised by the Community Mental Health Team to show recognition and appreciation to the patients and their caregivers, for complying with...

The Old Harbour Development Area Committee (OHDAC) is partnering with the St. Catherine Health Department to upgrade the town's health centre, including finding a new location for the facility. Chairman of the group, Randy Finnikin, told JIS News they will be lobbying various interests for funding to repair the Health Centre, and to actively work for a new health complex....

Minister of Health, Hon. Rudyard Spencer, broke ground for the construction of the Block J male and female wards, at the Mandeville Regional Hospital, Manchester on Friday (December 17). "The construction of Block J will help us to improve the quality of our services in obstetrics and fertility management. The additional space that will be afforded from the construction of...

As the Portland Health Services continues efforts to reduce the level of mosquito infestation in the parish, focus is being placed on eradicating the breeding sites for the Anopheles Mosquito, which is the primary vector for malaria. Public Health Inspector for the parish, Sharon Johnson, said that the work, which began in October, has so far covered some target areas...