Health
COVID infections drop 16% worldwide in one week
Posted: Wednesday, February 17, 2021 - 11:48
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The number of coronavirus deaths also declined in all regions by 10 per cent over the same period, with 81,000 fatalities reported in the...
Cancer support group promoting emotional wellness for patients
Posted: Monday, February 8, 2021 - 20:01
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But the Cornwall Regional Hospital (CRH) Cancer Support Group in St. James has, for several years, been helping many persons stricken with...
Business interests back COVID-19 containment efforts
Posted: Monday, December 14, 2020 - 21:31
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This follows their meeting at the weekend with the Minister of Health & Wellness, Dr. Christopher Tufton to discuss the state of...
ICWI donates $1 million towards cancer fight
Posted: Thursday, October 29, 2020 - 17:59
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The handover was made by President of ICWI, Paul Lalor, who shared his perspective. “ICWI remains committed to the fight against breast...
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New rapid antigen tests could transform COVID-19 response in the Americas
Posted: Wednesday, October 14, 2020 - 17:15
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Unlike previous rapid antibody tests, which can show when someone has had COVID-19 but often give a negative result during the early stages...
Jamaica seeks partnership with China, Americas to establish emerging infectious disease research centre
Posted: Thursday, October 1, 2020 - 21:49
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The Centre will be geared at expanding the knowledge of emerging and re-emerging viruses in the Latin American and Caribbean region.
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Children with cancer continues to benefit from life-saving initiative
Posted: Thursday, September 24, 2020 - 17:02
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As telemedicine partner and key supporter of the programme for many years, Scotiabank has seen first-hand the importance of the programme,...
$25M Brown’s Hall Health Centre opens
Posted: Friday, August 21, 2020 - 13:49
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The Type 1 facility was built at a cost of $25 million, with funding by Kemtek Development & Constructions Limited and Omni Industries...
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The Jamaica Diaspora Health Taskforce rolls out online seminar series
Posted: Monday, August 17, 2020 - 21:02
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The Jamaica Diaspora Health Taskforce (JDHT), part of the Jamaica Diaspora Taskforce Action Network (JDTAN), is seeking to add value to the...
Jamaicans with possible cancer symptoms encouraged to seek medical attention
Posted: Wednesday, August 5, 2020 - 16:01
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Speaking at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ at the agency’s Regional Office in Montego Bay, St. James, on July 31, Dr. Cox...