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School Leaders Urged to Clamp Down on Unhealthy Foods and Drinks
School administrators are being urged to take responsibility in ensuring that unhealthy foods and drinks are not entering the school system. Making the call while addressing a consultation on the National School Nutrition Policy Green Paper at the Merl Grove...
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Healthcare Leaders Get Professional Certification
Some 37 healthcare leaders from across Jamaica’s four regional health authorities have successfully completed a professional leadership training programme under a collaboration between the Ministry of Health and Wellness and the University of Technology (UTech), Jamaica. The graduates were awarded their Professional Certification in Healthcare Administration and Leadership during a graduation ceremony held at RIU Hotel in Mammee Bay, St....
PHOTOS: PAHO Director Calls on Minister of Health
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, greets Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Director, Dr. Carissa F. Etienne, on her arrival at the Ministry’s New Kingston office on Wednesday (July 27) for a courtesy call. Dr. Tufton is hosting Dr. Etienne in a series of engagements throughout her four-day visit to Jamaica, from July 26 to 29....
Progress Against HIV Pandemic Has Faltered – UNAIDS Report
The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) report, titled ‘In Danger’, has revealed that during the last two years of COVID-19 and the impact of other global crises, progress against the HIV pandemic has faltered. Speaking at the virtual launch today (July 27), Executive Director of UNAIDS, Winnie Byanyima, said new HIV infections dropped by only 3.6 per cent...
PAHO Says States Should Be Prepared for More COVID-19 Cases
Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) member countries with lagging COVID-19 vaccination coverage, have been urged to ensure their hospitals are adequately prepared to care for an anticipated influx of patients. PAHO Director, Dr. Carissa Etienne, says while COVID-19 cases across the region have broadly decreased for the first time in five weeks, with deaths remaining stable, hospitalisations and intensive care...
PHOTOS: Minister Tufton Receives PAHO Director
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left), greets Director of the Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO), Dr. Carissa F. Etienne, following her arrival on July 26 at the Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston. Dr. Etienne will engage in a series of events hosted by the Ministry, until Friday, July 29 when she departs.