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Director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Dr. Carissa F. Etienne. (Photo © PAHO/WHO)

PAHO Wants Member Countries To Produce More Medical Supplies

By: Douglas McIntosh, May 20, 2021

The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is forging stakeholder partnerships designed to bolster member countries’ capacity to manufacture medical supplies needed across the region. PAHO Director, Dr. Carissa Etienne, says...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, speaks at a recent virtual Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’.

Front-Line Workers To Be Recognised

By: Charnele Henry, May 20, 2021

Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, during his contribution to the Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (May 18).

No COVID-19 Cases At Denham Town Golden Age Home

By: Ainsworth Morris, May 20, 2021

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By: Ministry of Health and Wellness, May 19, 2021
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, gives an update on the COVID-19 vaccination drive, during a virtual press briefing on May 13.

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Dr. Tufton Says COVID-19 Trends Moving In Right Direction, Urges Continued Vigilance

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says the coronavirus (COVID-19) trends are moving in the right direction, but continues to implore Jamaicans to maintain the health...

By: Ainsworth Morris, May 18, 2021

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COVID-19 Update for Monday, May 17, 2021

NEW CASES 24 HRS OVERALL NOTES Confirmed Cases 83 47,479 SEX CLASSIFICATION Females 46 26,557 Males 37 20,919 Under Investigation 0 3 ...

By: Ministry of Health and Wellness, May 18, 2021

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Health and Wellness Ministry announces the “Better For You” Programme

In response to the growing incidences of lifestyle diseases in Jamaica, the Ministry of Health and Wellness today announced the launch of the ‘Better For You’ programme which will be...

By: Ministry of Health and Wellness, May 18, 2021

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COVID-19 Update for Sunday, May 16, 2021

NEW CASES 24 HRS OVERALL Confirmed Cases 77 47,396 SEX CLASSIFICATION Females 39 26,511 Males 38 20,882 Under Investigation 0 3 AGE RANGE 1 year to 86 years...

By: Ministry of Health and Wellness, May 17, 2021

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton.

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Dr. Tufton Urges Proper Management Of Hypertension

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton says persons should take action to minimise the impact of hypertension (high blood pressure), on their health. In his message...

By: Garfield L. Angus, May 17, 2021

Medical Epidemiologist at the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dr. Julia Rowe Porter.

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Jamaica to Observe World Hypertension Day

Jamaica, on Monday (May 17), will join the rest of the word in observing World Hypertension Day, under the theme ‘Know Your Numbers-It Figures! Control It and Live Longer’. Speaking...

By: Garfield L. Angus, May 15, 2021

Head of Neonatal Unit, Victoria Jubilee Hospital (VJH), Dr. Yanique Brown (left), makes a point to Vice President, Employee Benefits Administration, Guardian Life Limited, Oneil Clarke (2nd right), at the handover of medical equipment valued at over $2.5 million to the VJH on May 12. The donation will boost neonatal services offered at the institution. The equipment was donated by the Guardian Life Limited and the Guardian Group Foundation, and include a touch screen incubator, a radiant warmer and a patient monitor. Others (from 2nd left) include: Director of Nursing Services, VJH, Elise Fairweather- Blackwood; and Senior Medical Officer, VJH, Dr. Garth McDonald.

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PHOTOS: Victoria Jubilee Hospital Receives Equipment

Head of Neonatal Unit, Victoria Jubilee Hospital (VJH), Dr. Yanique Brown (left), makes a point to Vice President, Employee Benefits Administration, Guardian Life Limited, Oneil Clarke (2nd right), at the...

Medical Officer of Health for Westmoreland, Dr. Marcia Graham.

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Vaccinated Persons Urged To Maintain COVID Protocols

Medical Officer of Health for Westmoreland, Dr. Marcia Graham, is encouraging persons who have been vaccinated to continue practising the coronavirus (COVID-19) protocols as stipulated by the Government. “We are...

By: Serena Grant, May 15, 2021

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