Press Releases
Recent Rains Have Increased the Possibility of the Spread of Mosquito Borne Diseases
Minister of Health, Dr. Fenton Ferguson says the recent rainfall has resulted in an increase in the mosquito population and therefore the threat of the spread of chikungunya and dengue fever. In light of this Dr. Ferguson is appealing for persons to search for and destroy mosquito breeding sites around… Read More
September 25th, 2015SERHA Implementing Measures to Improve Infection Control
The South East Regional Health Authority has installed 307 hand washing stations as part of measures being implemented to improve infection control in all its secondary care facilities. Under the project, 411 foot operated hand washing stations will be installed in all the hospitals that fall under SERHA’s responsibility. These… Read More
September 24th, 2015Contract Signed for $76 Million Renovation of Linstead Hospital Accident & Emergency Department
A contract valued at $76,428,138 was signed today with Chin’s Construction Limited to begin renovation of the Linstead Hospital Accident and Emergency department. The signing took place at Jamaica House. Minister of Health, Dr. Fenton Ferguson said the contract signing was “further signal of our commitment to develop the health… Read More
September 22nd, 2015Infectious Diseases Remain a Major Threat to the Caribbean Region
Minister of Health, Dr. Fenton Ferguson says infectious diseases remain a major threat to Jamaica and the Caribbean Region. Dr. Ferguson was speaking at the 13th Symposium of the Association of Consultant Physicians held at the Faculty of Medical Sciences Research and Teaching Complex at the UWI, Mona Campus recently… Read More
September 18th, 2015Rowlandsfield Heath Center Makes 130 Health Centres Now Renovated Under the Primary Health Care Infrastructure Renewal Project
The newly renovated Rowlandsfield Health Centre in St. Thomas marks a total of 130 Health Centres now refurbished under the Primary Health Care Infrastructure Renewal Project. Minister of Health, Dr. Fenton Ferguson highlighted the achievements at the official reopening ceremony held Thursday, September 17, 2015 on the grounds of the… Read More
September 18th, 2015Minister of Health lauds International Partners in Health for the support to the HIV/AIDS Response in Jamaica and the Caribbean
Minister of Health, Dr. Fenton Ferguson thanked the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and World Learning for their support in health and for recognising the important role of NGOs in the HIV/AIDS response. Dr. Fenton Ferguson was speaking at the closing ceremony for the Caribbean Grant Solicitation Management… Read More
September 17th, 2015Hospital & Health Centre Operations Return to Normal
The operations of hospitals and health centres have returned to normal as nurses attendance levels are now regularised. Since Tuesday (September 15, 2015) there has been a high level of absenteeism by Registered Nurses resulting in the Ministry opening the Emergency Operations Centre and activating its emergency protocol and some… Read More
September 17th, 2015More Affordable Drugs Needed to Treat NCDs
Minister of Health, Dr. Fenton Ferguson has charged pharmaceutical companies to seek to improve research and development of drugs for non-communicable diseases including cancers. He said these drugs also need to be more affordable for clients and the Government in keeping with the United Nations declaration on non-communicable diseases 2011…. Read More
September 17th, 2015NBTS Receives Plasma Freezer from Kiwanis Club
Minister of Health, Dr. Fenton Ferguson lauded the Kiwanis Club, other service clubs and Missions for partnering with the Ministry of Health to improve the public health sector. Dr. Ferguson was speaking last night (Tuesday, September 15, 2015) during the handing over of a plasma freezer to the National Blood… Read More
September 16th, 2015Ministry 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 several health facilities across the island. While there has been no official notification of industrial action by the Executive of… Read More
September 15th, 2015
