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Technical Assistant at the National Blood Transfusion Service, Christopher Copeland (left), performs a blood collection on Director of the Jamaica Gasolene Retailers
Technical Assistant at the National Blood Transfusion Service, Christopher Copeland (left), performs a blood collection on Director of the Jamaica Gasolene Retailers' Association (JGRA), Sophia Lowe Pinnock, while at a recent blood drive held at Future Energy Source Company (FESCO) gas station, on Beechwood Avenue in St. Andrew. Others pictured from left are Assistant Blood Donor Organiser at the NBTS, Keishawna Pinnock, and Chief Executive Officer at FESCO, Jeremy Barnes.

Blood Donation A Part Of Road Safety Drive – NBTS

The Jamaica Gasolene Retailers’ Association (JGRA) is being lauded by the National Blood Transfusion Service (NBTS) for its consistent efforts to supply the organisation with blood. Speaking at the recent launch of the JGRA Road Safety Month, held at Future...
Medical Officer of Health for St. James, Dr. Francine Phillips-Kelly
Medical Officer of Health for St. James, Dr. Francine Phillips-Kelly

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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, makes her contribution to the 2022/23 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on June 8. At left is Minister of State in the Ministry, Hon. Alando Terrelonge.
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, makes her contribution to the 2022/23 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on June 8. At left is Minister of State in the Ministry, Hon. Alando Terrelonge.

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Vaccination Blitz Sites June 11-12 , 2022
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St. Elizabeth
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St. Elizabeth Adds 40 Temporary Vector-Control Workers

The St. Elizabeth Health Department has added 40 temporary vector-control workers as the parish ramps up efforts to prevent transmission of mosquito-borne illnesses. While addressing the monthly meeting of the St. Elizabeth Municipal Corporation in Black River on Thursday (June 9), the Chief Public Health Inspector for the parish, Everod Lewis, said that the temporary team complements the 16-member permanent staff. He...
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Chair, National Codex Committee, Dr. Lorice Edwards-Brown, addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank on activities to mark World Food Safety Day, which is being observed internationally, today (June 7), under the theme: ‘Safer Food, Better Health’.
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Food Safety Takes Centre Stage

Jamaica joined the rest of the world in observing World Food Safety Day, today (June 7), under the theme: ‘Safer Food, Better Health’. The National Codex Committee (NCC) will lead a week of activities from June 6-10, aimed at increasing awareness along the food chain, to reduce the incidence of foodborne diseases in Jamaica and the region. Speaking at a...
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Executive Director of the National Council on Drug Abuse (NCDA), Michael Tucker, addresses the World No Tobacco Day Youth Forum, on Tuesday, May 31.
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Regulations of Tobacco Control Act Address Critical Issues – NCDA

The National Council on Drug Abuse (NCDA) is pleased that the Tobacco Control Act, 2020 includes regulations that address critical issues such as sale and access to minors, smoking and vaping in public spaces and advertising, promotion and sponsorship.A Joint Select Committee of Parliament, chaired by Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, is currently reviewing the...
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