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ST. VINCENT - PM says he is HIV negative, urges citizens to see after their health

KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent, Aug 10, CMC – Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves says he is HIV negative. Speaking on a tradio programme here, Gonsalves, who turned 70 on Monday, said that his latest medical examination on June 5 showed that he is in good health and that he is also HIV negative.

August 10, 2016
Published in Health

St. Lucia issues health warning for Carnival revellers

CASTRIES, St. Lucia, Jul 15, CMC – A warning for Carnival revellers in St. Lucia. The Ministry of Health and Wellness is reminding you that it has noticed an increase in sexually transmitted diseases and road-traffic injuries during the Carnival season that ends on Tuesday with the traditional street jump up.

July 16, 2016
Published in Health

Minister of Health Dr. Fenton Ferguson, addressing a signing ceremony, at the St. John Ambulance Camp Road offices, in Kingston, for a donation of six ambulances to the organization. Others are (from left): National Commander of the group, Dr. John Hall; Japanese Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Yasuo Takase, and Chairman of the Council of St. John Ambulance, Earl Jarrett.

St. John's Ambulance receive gift from govt of Japan

KINGSTON, March 20, 2015 - The medical emergency response system has been bolstered with the addition of six ambulances, donated by the Government of Japan, through its Grass Roots Human Security Project.

March 20, 2015
Published in Health

Removal 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 health sector.

February 25, 2015
Published in Health

Sierra Leone has been hardest hit by the epidemic | Photo: Reuters

Ebola is spreading again, but the world isn't interested.

As international interest in Ebola wanes, the virus has again spiked in West Africa, according to figures released by the World Health Organization (WHO) Wednesday.

February 5, 2015
Published in Health

Two Cuban Ebola Experts Coming To Train Health Care Workers

KINGSTON, Jamaica, Oct. 29, 2014 - The Cuban Government will be sending two experts to Jamaica to train health care and front-line workers as part of the Ebola preparedness, response and management plan.

October 30, 2014
Published in Health

Ebola warning for entertainers travelling to West Africa

MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica Oct 4, 2014 - Health Minister Dr. Fenton Ferguson has issued an Ebola warning for entertainers who travel to disease stricken west Africa countries to perform.

October 4, 2014
Published in Entertainment

Cut cancer deaths in half by daily walks says study

LONDON, England, Wednesday September 3, 2014 – The old adage says ‘an apple a day will keep the doctor away.’ However a new study is showing that walking a mile a day can keep the deadly cancer at bay.

September 3, 2014
Published in Health

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