All health centres closed today, due to adverse weather conditions

All health centres across the island are closed today.

The Ministry of Health and Wellness said this is due to the passage of Tropical Storm Rafael.

Chief Medical Officer Dr. Jacqueline Bisasor-McKenzie said all primary care services are suspended and patients with appointments should contact their health centre later this week to reschedule appointments.

She noted however, that all public hospitals remain open.

In the meantime, Dr. Bisasor McKenzie said persons with chronic illnesses such as diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease and asthma should have an adequate supply of medication.

She also urged pregnant women who are within one month of their delivery date to relocate to family or friends who are near a hospital or delivery center.

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Tufton denies claim that government is purchasing sub-standard equipment for use in the health sector

All health centres across the island are closed today.

The Ministry of Health and Wellness said this is due to the passage of Tropical Storm Rafael.

Chief Medical Officer Dr. Jacqueline Bisasor-McKenzie said all primary care services are suspended and patients with appointments should contact their health centre later this week to reschedule appointments.

She noted however, that all public hospitals remain open.

In the meantime, Dr. Bisasor McKenzie said persons with chronic illnesses such as diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease and asthma should have an adequate supply of medication.

She also urged pregnant women who are within one month of their delivery date to relocate to family or friends who are near a hospital or delivery center.

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Health Minister to meet with island’s public doctors regarding infrastructural challenges

All health centres across the island are closed today.

The Ministry of Health and Wellness said this is due to the passage of Tropical Storm Rafael.

Chief Medical Officer Dr. Jacqueline Bisasor-McKenzie said all primary care services are suspended and patients with appointments should contact their health centre later this week to reschedule appointments.

She noted however, that all public hospitals remain open.

In the meantime, Dr. Bisasor McKenzie said persons with chronic illnesses such as diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease and asthma should have an adequate supply of medication.

She also urged pregnant women who are within one month of their delivery date to relocate to family or friends who are near a hospital or delivery center.

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PM Holness says Jamaica stands to gain from Dr. Nigel Clarke’s appointment to the IMF

All health centres across the island are closed today.

The Ministry of Health and Wellness said this is due to the passage of Tropical Storm Rafael.

Chief Medical Officer Dr. Jacqueline Bisasor-McKenzie said all primary care services are suspended and patients with appointments should contact their health centre later this week to reschedule appointments.

She noted however, that all public hospitals remain open.

In the meantime, Dr. Bisasor McKenzie said persons with chronic illnesses such as diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease and asthma should have an adequate supply of medication.

She also urged pregnant women who are within one month of their delivery date to relocate to family or friends who are near a hospital or delivery center.

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Prime Minister and JLP leader Andrew Holness says many people wish to see his demise

All health centres across the island are closed today.

The Ministry of Health and Wellness said this is due to the passage of Tropical Storm Rafael.

Chief Medical Officer Dr. Jacqueline Bisasor-McKenzie said all primary care services are suspended and patients with appointments should contact their health centre later this week to reschedule appointments.

She noted however, that all public hospitals remain open.

In the meantime, Dr. Bisasor McKenzie said persons with chronic illnesses such as diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease and asthma should have an adequate supply of medication.

She also urged pregnant women who are within one month of their delivery date to relocate to family or friends who are near a hospital or delivery center.

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Department of Corrections to place focus on the well being of staff with several mental health initiatives to be implemented

All health centres across the island are closed today.

The Ministry of Health and Wellness said this is due to the passage of Tropical Storm Rafael.

Chief Medical Officer Dr. Jacqueline Bisasor-McKenzie said all primary care services are suspended and patients with appointments should contact their health centre later this week to reschedule appointments.

She noted however, that all public hospitals remain open.

In the meantime, Dr. Bisasor McKenzie said persons with chronic illnesses such as diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease and asthma should have an adequate supply of medication.

She also urged pregnant women who are within one month of their delivery date to relocate to family or friends who are near a hospital or delivery center.

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Health workers wearing black today to highlight frustration with the infrastructural challenges in the sector

All health centres across the island are closed today.

The Ministry of Health and Wellness said this is due to the passage of Tropical Storm Rafael.

Chief Medical Officer Dr. Jacqueline Bisasor-McKenzie said all primary care services are suspended and patients with appointments should contact their health centre later this week to reschedule appointments.

She noted however, that all public hospitals remain open.

In the meantime, Dr. Bisasor McKenzie said persons with chronic illnesses such as diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease and asthma should have an adequate supply of medication.

She also urged pregnant women who are within one month of their delivery date to relocate to family or friends who are near a hospital or delivery center.

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Golding calls on government to make Jamaica comfortable for citizens

All health centres across the island are closed today.

The Ministry of Health and Wellness said this is due to the passage of Tropical Storm Rafael.

Chief Medical Officer Dr. Jacqueline Bisasor-McKenzie said all primary care services are suspended and patients with appointments should contact their health centre later this week to reschedule appointments.

She noted however, that all public hospitals remain open.

In the meantime, Dr. Bisasor McKenzie said persons with chronic illnesses such as diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease and asthma should have an adequate supply of medication.

She also urged pregnant women who are within one month of their delivery date to relocate to family or friends who are near a hospital or delivery center.

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DCS to pursue 20 priority strategic initiatives

All health centres across the island are closed today.

The Ministry of Health and Wellness said this is due to the passage of Tropical Storm Rafael.

Chief Medical Officer Dr. Jacqueline Bisasor-McKenzie said all primary care services are suspended and patients with appointments should contact their health centre later this week to reschedule appointments.

She noted however, that all public hospitals remain open.

In the meantime, Dr. Bisasor McKenzie said persons with chronic illnesses such as diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease and asthma should have an adequate supply of medication.

She also urged pregnant women who are within one month of their delivery date to relocate to family or friends who are near a hospital or delivery center.

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Two men arrested in relation to killing of a taxi operator in St. Andrew yesterday

All health centres across the island are closed today.

The Ministry of Health and Wellness said this is due to the passage of Tropical Storm Rafael.

Chief Medical Officer Dr. Jacqueline Bisasor-McKenzie said all primary care services are suspended and patients with appointments should contact their health centre later this week to reschedule appointments.

She noted however, that all public hospitals remain open.

In the meantime, Dr. Bisasor McKenzie said persons with chronic illnesses such as diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease and asthma should have an adequate supply of medication.

She also urged pregnant women who are within one month of their delivery date to relocate to family or friends who are near a hospital or delivery center.

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