Health
30-bed wing to be built at Sir John Golding Rehabilitation Centre
Posted: Thursday, February 6, 2020 - 23:25
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The addition is to adequately meet the demands of the country, as the population has far outgrown the capacity of its services, resulting in...
Diaspora group, JAHJAH Foundation, donates US$15,000 worth of machines to hospitals in Jamaica
Posted: Thursday, January 23, 2020 - 21:42
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The machines were handed over during an official presentation ceremony, held at the Knutsford Court Hotel Tuesday.
A BIPAP machine is...
PHOTO: Medical boost for ‘Jubilee Hospital’
Posted: Tuesday, January 21, 2020 - 13:33
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During a ceremonial presentation Monday, the US-based humanitarian aid group donated a J$4million mechanical ventilator among other medical...
10 more Jamaican children to benefit from free heart surgery
Posted: Thursday, January 9, 2020 - 14:08
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All surgeries are being done during the period January 6-10, 2020 at the Paediatric Cardiac Centre at the children’s hospital. This is the...
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UN leads bid for cheaper insulin, expanding access for diabetics worldwide
Posted: Wednesday, November 13, 2019 - 17:14
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Announcing the initiative in Geneva, the UN agency said that it had already had informal expressions of interest from pharmaceutical...
Asafa Powell launches fitness venture
Posted: Thursday, November 7, 2019 - 14:07
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Asafa, who has always been lauded for his fitness regime and continuously receives questions and requests regarding this then decided that he...
Jamaicans on US Navy hospital ship happy to give back
Posted: Wednesday, October 30, 2019 - 10:59
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They are Navy Chaplain, Lieutenant Commander Devon Foster; Divisional Care Officer, Lieutenant Demerce Young, and Ensign/Nurse, Danielle Rae...
PHOTO: Trade Winds donates $1.2 million to Linstead Hospital
Posted: Tuesday, October 15, 2019 - 19:03
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The money will be used to purchase a mobile fast ultrasound unit for the Accident and Emergency Department at the hospital and a blood...
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Prevent the harmful effects of lightning
Posted: Thursday, October 3, 2019 - 23:51
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A lightning bolt is a million times more powerful than household current, carrying up to 100 million volts of electricity. When someone is...
Pharmaceutical drug ranitidine banned from entering Jamaica
Posted: Wednesday, October 2, 2019 - 13:26
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Through its Ministry of Health and Wellness, the country said the ban, which is with immediate effect, became necessary after its...