Health
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...
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...
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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...
Doctor reports dengue in Old Harbour, but gov’t says no confirmed case in parish
Posted: Monday, September 30, 2019 - 18:12
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Well known general practitioner Dr Orlando Thomas just over a week ago made the revelation to Old Harbour News after two patients – both...
Jamaicans to benefit from free diagnostic services
Posted: Thursday, September 26, 2019 - 16:42
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The initiative falls under the Enhancing Healthcare Services Delivery Project, which forms part of the Government’s strategy for the...
United Way raises $7.5M for National Children’s Home
Posted: Wednesday, September 18, 2019 - 19:26
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The organisation launched the Jamaica National Children’s Home Restoration Fund in the aftermath of the fire, with the goal of raising $10...
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State-of-the-art operating theatre lights for SERHA hospitals
Posted: Wednesday, September 11, 2019 - 22:12
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The initiative was announced by Wentworth Charles, board chairman of SERHA following the installation of new operating lights for Theatre 3...
UK-based medical mission performs 10 cardiac procedures at Jamaica’s children hospital
Posted: Thursday, August 1, 2019 - 22:44
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The procedures were done in the Biplane Cardiac Catheterisation Lab, which is located at the recently opened Paediatric Cardiac Centre at the...