Press Releases
Minister Calls on Doctors in Public Health Facilities to Establish Fixed Times to Speak with Patients and their Relatives
Minister of Health, Dr. Fenton Ferguson has called on doctors especially consultants in public health facilities to establish fixed times and make themselves available to patients and their relatives so that they can discuss health care concerns. The Minister notes that the lack of information and the unavailability of senior… Read More
March 3rd, 2015Chinese Delegation in Jamaica to Begin Data Collection for Proposed Design of Child & Adolescent Hospital
A delegation from China is in the island to begin data collection to inform the proposed design of the Child and Adolescent hospital to be constructed in the Western section of the island. The delegation met this morning with personnel from the Ministry of Health, the Planning Institute of Jamaica… Read More
March 2nd, 2015Health Minister Vows to Continue to Push Implementation of Framework Convention on Tobacco Control Despite the Challenges
Minister of Health, Dr. Fenton Ferguson says he remains committed and resolute to advancing the implementation of the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC). Dr. Ferguson was speaking at the 10th anniversary of the World Health Organization Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC) held on Friday (February 27, 2015) in… Read More
March 1st, 2015Ministry of Health to Disseminate Joint Needs Assessment Report on FCTC Implementation in Jamaica
The Ministry of Health will be hosting a stakeholders meeting on Wednesday March 4, 2015 to disseminate and discuss the needs assessment report which was crafted after a joint needs assessment undertaken by the Ministry and the Convention Secretariat of the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control in collaboration the… Read More
February 28th, 2015Jamaica Participates in FCTC 10th Anniversary Meeting
Minister of Health, Dr. Fenton Ferguson is in Geneva, Switzerland as a special guest at the celebration of the 10th anniversary of the World Health Organization Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC) scheduled for February 27, 2015. The WHO has indicated that this marks a milestone of a decade of… Read More
February 26th, 2015Removal of Donor Funding Puts Health Achievements at Risk
Minister of Health, Dr. Fenton Ferguson says the removal of donor funding for health programmes puts the current achievements at risk of reversal. He said in this regard several factors apart from countries’ National Income should be considered when determining whether donor funding is provided to assist with the public… Read More
February 25th, 2015Several Cancer Patients to Receive Radiation Treatment Through Agreement Between the Ministry of Health and Radiation Oncology Centre of Jamaica
Several cancer patients who are awaiting treatment at the Kingston Public Hospital, the Bustamante Hospital for Children and the Cornwall Regional Hospital will benefit from a recently signed agreement between the Ministry of Health and Radiation Oncology Centre of Jamaica. The agreement will see these patients receiving faster radiation treatment… Read More
February 25th, 2015Health Minister Urges Parents and Guardians to Take Full Advantage of Measles Prevention Campaign
Parents and guardians are being urged to take full advantage of the Ministry of Health’s Measles Prevention campaign to ensure that their children are fully immunized for their age. The campaign was launched on Monday, February 16, 2015 and will run until May 8, 2015. It is expected to cost… Read More
February 20th, 2015Ministry of Health Signs Landmark Agreement with Radiation Oncology Centre of Jamaica
The Ministry of Health recently signed a landmark agreement with the Radiation Oncology Centre of Jamaica which will see several cancer patients who are awaiting treatment at the Kingston Public Hospital, the Bustamante Hospital for Children and the Cornwall Regional Hospital benefitting from faster radiation treatment services. Minister of Health,… Read More
February 20th, 2015Health Minister Condemns Attack on Doctor at the Linstead Hospital
Minister of Health, Dr. Fenton Ferguson has condemned the attack on a doctor attached to the Linstead Hospital in St. Catherine. The attack took place on Tuesday, February 17, 2015. “It is time that all Jamaicans speak out against this kind of behavior towards our health workers. Health workers have… Read More
February 20th, 2015
