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The upgrading of the Rowlandsfield Health Centre was funded through the Sugar Transformation Unit of the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries with support from the European Union.

Thousands to Benefit from $13.9 Million Upgrading of Rowlandsfield Health Centre

By: Chris Patterson, September 23, 2015

Thousands of residents of Rowlandsfield and surrounding districts in St. Thomas now have access to improved healthcare delivery following the upgrading of the community health centre at a cost of...

Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson (right), addressing a $76.4 million contract signing ceremony for the renovation of the Accident and Emergency Department at the Linstead Hospital, at the Office of the Prime Minister, today (September 22). Looking on is Member of Parliament for North West St. Catherine and Minister of Water, Land, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Robert Pickersgill.

Accident and Emergency Department at Linstead Hospital To Be Expanded

By: Chris Patterson, September 22, 2015

Health Minister, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson (2nd left), with (from left): Chairman of the National Health Fund (NHF), Sterling Soares; Head of Pathology at the University Hospital of the West Indies, Consultant Haematologist and Oncologist, Dr. Gillian Wharfe; and Radiation Oncologist at the Radiation Oncology Centre of Jamaica, Venslow Greaves, at the launch of Herceptin Subcutaneous (SC), on September 16, at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in Kingston. This is an agent commonly used in the treatment of early stage Human Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor (HER) 2 Positive breast cancer.

New Cancer Medication Launched

By: Rochelle Williams, September 18, 2015

Health & Wellness 11 years ago NHF Head Hails Staff for Service Excellence
By: Peta-Gay Hodges, September 17, 2015
Health & Wellness 11 years ago Hospital and Health Centre Operations Return to Normal
By: Ministry of Health Public Relations & Communication, September 17, 2015
Health & Wellness 11 years ago Nurses To Resume Normal Duties, Says Labour Ministry
By: MLSS Public Relations Unit , September 17, 2015

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

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Minister of Health to Have Regular Meetings with Public Health Sector Groups

Minister of Health, Dr. Fenton Ferguson says he will be having regular meetings with the various groups in the public health sector - at least one meeting per quarter -...

By: Ministry of Health Public Relations & Communication , September 16, 2015

United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission Director, Denise A. Herbol, in discussion with Health Minister, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson, at the closing ceremony of the World Learning Caribbean Grant Solicitation Management (CGSM) Programme, which was held at the Knustford Court Hotel in New Kingston, on September 15.

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Health Minister Commits to Reducing HIV/AIDS Stigma and Discrimination

Health Minister, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson, says the Ministry will continue to advance a human rights agenda and push for measures to reduce HIV/AIDS stigma and discrimination. “Our mission is...

By: Chad Bryan, September 16, 2015

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

11 years ago Health & Wellness

Ministry of Health Activates Emergency Protocols Due to Absenteeism of Nurses

The Ministry of Health has activated its emergency protocols after high levels of absenteeism by Registered Nurses – with an overall average of 52 percent - have been reported at...

By: Public Relations & Communication Ministry of Health, September 15, 2015

Octogenarian, Miss Visper Blackwood, who is a member of the National Council for Senior Citizens (NCSC), addresses a recent JIS ‘Think Tank’ about her healthy lifestyle journey. Miss Blackwood was a guest of the Ministry of Health at the ‘Think Tank’, to discuss Caribbean Wellness Day (CWD), which will be observed on September 12.

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Octogenarian Spreads Message of Healthy Living

Visper Blackwood did not always subscribe to a healthy lifestyle, simply because she did not have as much information about the benefits of healthy living when she was younger. She...

By: Peta-Gay Hodges, September 11, 2015

Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson (right), looks on as co-founder of Choose Life International, Dr. Donovan Thomas (2nd right), present a poster and copy of the book entitled ‘Confronting Suicide: Helping Teens At Risk’ to Director General, Jamaica Library Service, Karen Barton (2nd left). Occasion was the World Suicide Prevention Day Seminar hosted by Chose Life International at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston on Thursday, September 10. Chief Education Officer, Ministry of Education, Dr. Grace McLean (left); and co-founder of Choose Life International, Faith Thomas, share the moment.

11 years ago Health & Wellness

Persons Urged To Seek Help In Order To Prevent Suicides

The Ministry of Health is urging persons to seek help in times of need in order to prevent suicides. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson, said mental health services are...

By: Latonya Linton, September 11, 2015

Manager of Public Relations and Communication in the Ministry of Health, Stephanie Shaw-Smith (2nd right), points out the features of the Ministry’s newly revamped website, which was unveiled during yesterday’s (Sept. 9) media launch of Caribbean Wellness Day at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston. Looking on (from left) are: Chief Medical Officer in the Ministry of Health, Dr. Marion Bullock DuCasse; Manager of the Computer Services Department, Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Oneil Morgan; Permanent Secretary, Dr. Kevin Harvey; and Director of the Mona Ageing and Wellness Centre, University of the West Indies, Professor Denise Eldemire Shearer.

11 years ago Health & Wellness

Ministry of Health Launches Revamped Website

The Ministry of Health, on September 9, launched its newly revamped website, as part of efforts to improve communication with members of the public. The website, designed and developed by...

By: Rochelle Williams, September 10, 2015

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Senior Citizens Being Celebrated In September

Healthy ageing will be the focus as Jamaica observes Senior Citizens’ Month this September. Themed: ‘Healthy Ageing is the Desirable Goal: Activate Your Action Plan Now’, the month will involve...

By: Shari-Ann Palmer , September 9, 2015

Acting Director for Chronic Disease and Injury Prevention in the Ministry of Health, Dr. Tamu Davidson-Sadler, addresses a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on the activities to mark Caribbean Wellness Day, which will be observed on Saturday, September 12.

11 years ago Health & Wellness

Healthy Ageing to be Highlighted on Caribbean Wellness Day

Jamaica will join the rest of the Caribbean in observing Caribbean Wellness Day 2015 on Saturday, September 12, under the theme: ‘Healthy Lifestyle, Healthy Ageing’. Speaking at a JIS ‘Think...

By: Peta Gay Rowe, September 9, 2015