Expired AstraZeneca Vaccines not Cause for Worry

Expired AstraZeneca Vaccines not Cause for Worry

Health Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton says Jamaicans need not worry about receiving an expired jab as despite the expiration of some thousand AstraZeneca vaccines, more vaccines are available. He says when the UK gifted the vaccines they had a 2-month shelf life....
PSVI Passes 20K Private Sector Vaccinations

PSVI Passes 20K Private Sector Vaccinations

The Private Sector Vaccine Initiative, (PSVI) has been supporting the National Vaccine Plan, (NVP) and its goal of reaching 65% fully vaccinated citizens by early next year. The PSVI has been going into companies to create easier access to vaccines in the private...
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...
COVID-19 Cases Increase in Correctional Institutions

COVID-19 Cases Increase in Correctional Institutions

The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) has reported that there has been an increase in the number of COVID-19 cases among the inmate/ward population and staff members in its correctional institutions in recent weeks.  The DCS notes that it will be implementing...