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

Persons who seek to distribute relief packages in areas severely impacted by Hurricane Melissa are being urged to include protective gear to safeguard against hazards and contaminated floodwaters.

Health and Wellness Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton made the appeal during a virtual “Let’s Talk Recovery: Food & Water-borne Diseases After a Disaster” meeting today.

Dr. Tufton said following the hurricane it is expected that there will be an increase in infectious as well as food and water-borne diseases.

He pointed out that while illness can be prevented if persons avoid contaminated water, it is understood that in some affected areas hurricane survivors do not have that option.

As a result, he is calling on persons to add protective items to the list of things being donated to those in need.

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

Persons who seek to distribute relief packages in areas severely impacted by Hurricane Melissa are being urged to include protective gear to safeguard against hazards and contaminated floodwaters.

Health and Wellness Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton made the appeal during a virtual “Let’s Talk Recovery: Food & Water-borne Diseases After a Disaster” meeting today.

Dr. Tufton said following the hurricane it is expected that there will be an increase in infectious as well as food and water-borne diseases.

He pointed out that while illness can be prevented if persons avoid contaminated water, it is understood that in some affected areas hurricane survivors do not have that option.

As a result, he is calling on persons to add protective items to the list of things being donated to those in need.

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

Persons who seek to distribute relief packages in areas severely impacted by Hurricane Melissa are being urged to include protective gear to safeguard against hazards and contaminated floodwaters.

Health and Wellness Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton made the appeal during a virtual “Let’s Talk Recovery: Food & Water-borne Diseases After a Disaster” meeting today.

Dr. Tufton said following the hurricane it is expected that there will be an increase in infectious as well as food and water-borne diseases.

He pointed out that while illness can be prevented if persons avoid contaminated water, it is understood that in some affected areas hurricane survivors do not have that option.

As a result, he is calling on persons to add protective items to the list of things being donated to those in need.

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Prime suspect in murder of 2 Constables, surrenders

Persons who seek to distribute relief packages in areas severely impacted by Hurricane Melissa are being urged to include protective gear to safeguard against hazards and contaminated floodwaters.

Health and Wellness Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton made the appeal during a virtual “Let’s Talk Recovery: Food & Water-borne Diseases After a Disaster” meeting today.

Dr. Tufton said following the hurricane it is expected that there will be an increase in infectious as well as food and water-borne diseases.

He pointed out that while illness can be prevented if persons avoid contaminated water, it is understood that in some affected areas hurricane survivors do not have that option.

As a result, he is calling on persons to add protective items to the list of things being donated to those in need.

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

Persons who seek to distribute relief packages in areas severely impacted by Hurricane Melissa are being urged to include protective gear to safeguard against hazards and contaminated floodwaters.

Health and Wellness Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton made the appeal during a virtual “Let’s Talk Recovery: Food & Water-borne Diseases After a Disaster” meeting today.

Dr. Tufton said following the hurricane it is expected that there will be an increase in infectious as well as food and water-borne diseases.

He pointed out that while illness can be prevented if persons avoid contaminated water, it is understood that in some affected areas hurricane survivors do not have that option.

As a result, he is calling on persons to add protective items to the list of things being donated to those in need.

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

Persons who seek to distribute relief packages in areas severely impacted by Hurricane Melissa are being urged to include protective gear to safeguard against hazards and contaminated floodwaters.

Health and Wellness Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton made the appeal during a virtual “Let’s Talk Recovery: Food & Water-borne Diseases After a Disaster” meeting today.

Dr. Tufton said following the hurricane it is expected that there will be an increase in infectious as well as food and water-borne diseases.

He pointed out that while illness can be prevented if persons avoid contaminated water, it is understood that in some affected areas hurricane survivors do not have that option.

As a result, he is calling on persons to add protective items to the list of things being donated to those in need.

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

Persons who seek to distribute relief packages in areas severely impacted by Hurricane Melissa are being urged to include protective gear to safeguard against hazards and contaminated floodwaters.

Health and Wellness Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton made the appeal during a virtual “Let’s Talk Recovery: Food & Water-borne Diseases After a Disaster” meeting today.

Dr. Tufton said following the hurricane it is expected that there will be an increase in infectious as well as food and water-borne diseases.

He pointed out that while illness can be prevented if persons avoid contaminated water, it is understood that in some affected areas hurricane survivors do not have that option.

As a result, he is calling on persons to add protective items to the list of things being donated to those in need.

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Gov’t enlists assistance of multilateral partners to examine building standards for schools

Persons who seek to distribute relief packages in areas severely impacted by Hurricane Melissa are being urged to include protective gear to safeguard against hazards and contaminated floodwaters.

Health and Wellness Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton made the appeal during a virtual “Let’s Talk Recovery: Food & Water-borne Diseases After a Disaster” meeting today.

Dr. Tufton said following the hurricane it is expected that there will be an increase in infectious as well as food and water-borne diseases.

He pointed out that while illness can be prevented if persons avoid contaminated water, it is understood that in some affected areas hurricane survivors do not have that option.

As a result, he is calling on persons to add protective items to the list of things being donated to those in need.

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526 schools reopened following the passage of Hurricane Melissa

Persons who seek to distribute relief packages in areas severely impacted by Hurricane Melissa are being urged to include protective gear to safeguard against hazards and contaminated floodwaters.

Health and Wellness Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton made the appeal during a virtual “Let’s Talk Recovery: Food & Water-borne Diseases After a Disaster” meeting today.

Dr. Tufton said following the hurricane it is expected that there will be an increase in infectious as well as food and water-borne diseases.

He pointed out that while illness can be prevented if persons avoid contaminated water, it is understood that in some affected areas hurricane survivors do not have that option.

As a result, he is calling on persons to add protective items to the list of things being donated to those in need.

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Over $226M in credit card donations received via the Support Jamaica Portal

Persons who seek to distribute relief packages in areas severely impacted by Hurricane Melissa are being urged to include protective gear to safeguard against hazards and contaminated floodwaters.

Health and Wellness Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton made the appeal during a virtual “Let’s Talk Recovery: Food & Water-borne Diseases After a Disaster” meeting today.

Dr. Tufton said following the hurricane it is expected that there will be an increase in infectious as well as food and water-borne diseases.

He pointed out that while illness can be prevented if persons avoid contaminated water, it is understood that in some affected areas hurricane survivors do not have that option.

As a result, he is calling on persons to add protective items to the list of things being donated to those in need.

Read More