Health and Wellness Ministry working with stakeholders to help remove and bury dead animals

The Health and Wellness Ministry is working with public health inspectors and members of the Agriculture Ministry’s Veterinary Services Division to help remove and bury animal carcasses.

There is an increase in dead animals especially in western Jamaica following the passage of hurricane Melissa on October 28.

Health Minister, Dr. Christopher Tufton said the presence of these carcasses can lead to foul odors, water contamination and disease.

In the meantime, Dr. Tufton stressed that disposal is a shared responsibility.

He was speaking during a virtual meeting yesterday.

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Bahia Principe hotels closed due to Hurricane Melissa

The Health and Wellness Ministry is working with public health inspectors and members of the Agriculture Ministry’s Veterinary Services Division to help remove and bury animal carcasses.

There is an increase in dead animals especially in western Jamaica following the passage of hurricane Melissa on October 28.

Health Minister, Dr. Christopher Tufton said the presence of these carcasses can lead to foul odors, water contamination and disease.

In the meantime, Dr. Tufton stressed that disposal is a shared responsibility.

He was speaking during a virtual meeting yesterday.

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60–70% of primary health facilities in parishes hit by Hurricane Melissa return to normal operations

The Health and Wellness Ministry is working with public health inspectors and members of the Agriculture Ministry’s Veterinary Services Division to help remove and bury animal carcasses.

There is an increase in dead animals especially in western Jamaica following the passage of hurricane Melissa on October 28.

Health Minister, Dr. Christopher Tufton said the presence of these carcasses can lead to foul odors, water contamination and disease.

In the meantime, Dr. Tufton stressed that disposal is a shared responsibility.

He was speaking during a virtual meeting yesterday.

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Health Minister calls for protective gear to be part of relief packages for those impacted by Hurricane Melissa

The Health and Wellness Ministry is working with public health inspectors and members of the Agriculture Ministry’s Veterinary Services Division to help remove and bury animal carcasses.

There is an increase in dead animals especially in western Jamaica following the passage of hurricane Melissa on October 28.

Health Minister, Dr. Christopher Tufton said the presence of these carcasses can lead to foul odors, water contamination and disease.

In the meantime, Dr. Tufton stressed that disposal is a shared responsibility.

He was speaking during a virtual meeting yesterday.

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Police Federation urges cops to remain vigilant while on/off duty following recent murder of colleagues in St Andrew

The Health and Wellness Ministry is working with public health inspectors and members of the Agriculture Ministry’s Veterinary Services Division to help remove and bury animal carcasses.

There is an increase in dead animals especially in western Jamaica following the passage of hurricane Melissa on October 28.

Health Minister, Dr. Christopher Tufton said the presence of these carcasses can lead to foul odors, water contamination and disease.

In the meantime, Dr. Tufton stressed that disposal is a shared responsibility.

He was speaking during a virtual meeting yesterday.

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St. Thomas suffered approximately $1.5B in agricultural losses following Hurricane Melissa

The Health and Wellness Ministry is working with public health inspectors and members of the Agriculture Ministry’s Veterinary Services Division to help remove and bury animal carcasses.

There is an increase in dead animals especially in western Jamaica following the passage of hurricane Melissa on October 28.

Health Minister, Dr. Christopher Tufton said the presence of these carcasses can lead to foul odors, water contamination and disease.

In the meantime, Dr. Tufton stressed that disposal is a shared responsibility.

He was speaking during a virtual meeting yesterday.

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Prime suspect in murder of 2 Constables, surrenders

The Health and Wellness Ministry is working with public health inspectors and members of the Agriculture Ministry’s Veterinary Services Division to help remove and bury animal carcasses.

There is an increase in dead animals especially in western Jamaica following the passage of hurricane Melissa on October 28.

Health Minister, Dr. Christopher Tufton said the presence of these carcasses can lead to foul odors, water contamination and disease.

In the meantime, Dr. Tufton stressed that disposal is a shared responsibility.

He was speaking during a virtual meeting yesterday.

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ODPEM: No marooned community/uncollected bodies as at yesterday following Hurricane Melissa

The Health and Wellness Ministry is working with public health inspectors and members of the Agriculture Ministry’s Veterinary Services Division to help remove and bury animal carcasses.

There is an increase in dead animals especially in western Jamaica following the passage of hurricane Melissa on October 28.

Health Minister, Dr. Christopher Tufton said the presence of these carcasses can lead to foul odors, water contamination and disease.

In the meantime, Dr. Tufton stressed that disposal is a shared responsibility.

He was speaking during a virtual meeting yesterday.

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Police name three suspects in murder of two constables in St. Andrew and pledge to respond swiftly

The Health and Wellness Ministry is working with public health inspectors and members of the Agriculture Ministry’s Veterinary Services Division to help remove and bury animal carcasses.

There is an increase in dead animals especially in western Jamaica following the passage of hurricane Melissa on October 28.

Health Minister, Dr. Christopher Tufton said the presence of these carcasses can lead to foul odors, water contamination and disease.

In the meantime, Dr. Tufton stressed that disposal is a shared responsibility.

He was speaking during a virtual meeting yesterday.

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Gov’t identifies raft of infrastructure changes to improve Jamaica’s resilience to future weather/ climate shocks

The Health and Wellness Ministry is working with public health inspectors and members of the Agriculture Ministry’s Veterinary Services Division to help remove and bury animal carcasses.

There is an increase in dead animals especially in western Jamaica following the passage of hurricane Melissa on October 28.

Health Minister, Dr. Christopher Tufton said the presence of these carcasses can lead to foul odors, water contamination and disease.

In the meantime, Dr. Tufton stressed that disposal is a shared responsibility.

He was speaking during a virtual meeting yesterday.

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