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NCDs, Universal Access & Mental Health must be on the agenda

phillipsc@moh.gov.jm (Camille Phillips) — Tue, 21 May 2013 14:55:24 GMT

Health Minister the Honourable Dr. Fenton Ferguson is proposing four points for inclusion on the global agenda as world leaders contemplate fresh development goals. He made the intervention as he addressed the 66^th World Health Assembly in Geneva, Switzerland on Tuesday.

$23.5 Million Spent to Develop Dietetics & Nutrition Department & Dental Unit at Bellevue Hospital

phillipsc@moh.gov.jm (Camille Phillips) — Thu, 16 May 2013 20:05:24 GMT

A total of $23.5 million has been spent to develop the Dietetics and Nutrition Department and the Dental Health Unit at the Bellevue Hospital. Twenty two ($22) million of that amount was spent on the development of the Dietetics and Nutrition Department. Speaking today at the official re-commissioning of the Department, Minister of Health, Dr. Fenton Ferguson says the Hospital now boasts a state of art facility with a highly motivated team that is ready to provide an excellent standard of service to patients.

Health Minister Leads Delegation to World Health Assembly

phillipsc@moh.gov.jm (Camille Phillips) — Thu, 16 May 2013 19:20:28 GMT

Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson will lead a delegation to attend the Commonwealth Health Ministers’ Meeting and the 66^thWorld Health Assembly to be held in Geneva Switzerland. The events take place at the Palais des Nations from May 19 – 28, 2013. Dr. Ferguson leaves the island on Friday, May 17, 2013.

Don’t Allow Modern Technology to Impede Physical Activity

phillipsc@moh.gov.jm (Camille Phillips) — Thu, 09 May 2013 21:00:57 GMT

Minister of Health, Dr. Fenton Ferguson is cautioning Jamaicans to ensure that they engage in regular physical activity despite the comfort and convenience of modern technology. Dr. Ferguson says with ‘Move for Health’ day to be observed on May 10, more effort should be made to put in place a physical activity programme which would see persons engaging in physical activity for at least 30 minutes per day, five days per week.

Public help needed in Tobacco ban

phillipsc@moh.gov.jm (Camille Phillips) — Tue, 07 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT

Health Minister the Honourable Dr. Fenton Ferguson is calling for public support and understanding as he moves to institute a ban on smoking in public spaces. He says the dire situation of our young people when it comes to tobacco use demands that we take action now.

Fathers Urged to Give More Support to their Families

phillipsc@moh.gov.jm (Camille Phillips) — Wed, 01 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT

Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson is urging fathers to play a greater supportive role in their families especially for their children. Speaking this morning at the launch of the National Family Planning Board’s Fitness for Fathers campaign and the Everyone’s a Winner Best Dressed Chicken 5k Road Race, Dr. Ferguson said the society needs supportive male role models and fathers need to be integral partners in guiding the development of their children.

Millions Committed for Improvement Projects at May Pen Hospital

phillipsc@moh.gov.jm (Camille Phillips) — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 21:19:35 GMT

Minister of Health, Dr. Fenton Ferguson has disclosed that there will be a number of improvement projects for the May Pen hospital during the 2013/2014 financial year. Dr. Ferguson was speaking during a press briefing today after a tour of the facility.

Overseas Missions in Health Saved the Government About US$393,000 in 2012

phillipsc@moh.gov.jm (Camille Phillips) — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 12:16:17 GMT

Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson says he is moving to a more structured relationship with overseas health Missions. This, in a bid to assist in the development of health sector programmes.

Major Boost for Jamaica’s Cancer Programme

phillipsc@moh.gov.jm (Camille Phillips) — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 12:12:34 GMT

Jamaica’s cancer programme received a major boost as a team from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is in the island to conduct an assessment with a view to providing recommendations for its development.

Health Needs Assessment to be Undertaken for the Greater Portmore Health Centre

phillipsc@moh.gov.jm (Camille Phillips) — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 12:08:57 GMT

Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson says a health needs assessment is to be done for the communities served by the Greater Portmore Health Centre.