[Reprinted: Jamaica Observer, 9-6-2020] In Part 3, the authors continue their investigation of health care in Jamaica by looking at the structure of private health care system in Jamaica, the economics of health care and the potential for economic growth through targeted investment activities in health care and related services. Professor Hans Rosling, the late Swedish health economist at the … [Read more...]
Jamaican doctors sitting in limbo
[Reprinted: Jamaica Observer, 9-7-2020] Approximately 50 doctors who studied overseas and have returned to the island to practise have been left in limbo, after learning that the mandatory orientation process set aside for them has been delayed “until further notice”. The medical practitioners, several of whom studied in Russia and China, have been left in the cold as the Ministry of Health … [Read more...]
Restrictions coming as Jamaica enters COVID-19 community transmission phase
[Reprinted: Jamaica Observer, 9-4-2020] Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr Christopher Tufton, has declared that Jamaica is moving into a new phase of COVID-19 in the country, namely the community transmission phase. This he said followed meetings with the ministry's technical team and the Pan American Health Organization. The minister said this means the transmission of the virus can no … [Read more...]
Jamaica’s first resort-based medicinal cannabis dispensary opens in Negril
[Reprinted: Jamaica Observer, 8-28-2020] The first resort-based medicinal cannabis dispensary in Jamaica, HedoWeedo, has opened in Negril with high-end cannabis making its way to the island's west coast. HedoWeedo, which is independently owned and operated, is located within the Hedonism II resort, but not part of the all-inclusive experience. Hedonism II, a pioneer in Jamaica's hospitality … [Read more...]
MBJ first in the Caribbean to obtain Airport Health Accreditation
[Reprinted: Loop Caribbean News, 8-27-2020] MBJ Airports Limited has become the first airport in the Caribbean to obtain the Airport Health Accreditation an accomplishment that has evoked commendation from Airports Council International Latin America and the Caribbean (ACI-LAC). “Airports in the Caribbean and Latin America are working hard to protect the health of passengers and … [Read more...]
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