MOH to Vaccinate up to 40% of Jamaicans Before Christmas

MOH to Vaccinate up to 40% of Jamaicans Before Christmas

Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor-McKenzie, says the Ministry of Health and Wellness, (MOHW) is aiming to have 30% to 40% of Jamaicans receive “at least one dose” of a COVID-19 vaccine before the Christmas 2021 holiday. Speaking at a COVID...
Dr. Guy: Opposition Calls for Vaccination Czar

Dr. Guy: Opposition Calls for Vaccination Czar

As Jamaica grapples with low vaccine take-up and delayed arrival of Pfizer doses, the Opposition is again calling for the appointment of a vaccination Czar to manage the process. This as they believe there is a need for transparency and a centralized body to oversee...
Examining the Supplementary Budget Estimates

Examining the Supplementary Budget Estimates

The health sector and social support or assistance for the most vulnerable is set to receive a chunk of the recently announced supplementary budget. Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. Nigel Clarke, joined the CVM Live Panel Discussion to discuss the...
Fake Vaccination Cards Will Be Detected By MOHW

Fake Vaccination Cards Will Be Detected By MOHW

The possibility of Jamaicans using or selling fake vaccination cards is a looming concern; one that will not be tolerated by the Ministry of Health and Wellness. Giving insight into how these counterfeit cards can be detected Health Minister, Dr. Christopher Tufton is...