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Health Fair to Mark Vaccination Week in the Americas
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Health Fair to Mark Vaccination Week in the Americas

Health Fair to Mark Vaccination Week in the Americas By: Mickella Anderson-Gordon, May 1, 2026 Listen Health & Wellness Share Photo: Raymond SimpsonPan American Health Organization (PAHO)/World Health Organization (WHO) representative to Jamaica, Bermuda and the Cayman Islands, Ian Stein (second left); and Acting Director, Family Health Unit in the Ministry of Health & Wellness, Julia Rowe-Porter (left), present the Port Maria Health District with their prize for winning the HPV jingle competition during a Vaccination Drive and Health Fair in Port Maria, St. Mary, on April 30

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Over 95 Per Cent of Portland Butchers Recommended for Licensing
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Over 95 Per Cent of Portland Butchers Recommended for Licensing

Over 95 Per Cent of Portland Butchers Recommended for Licensing By: Glen-Wayde Brown, April 30, 2026 Listen Health & Wellness Share Photo: Janell HendersonButchers and butchers’ associates attend the annual Portland Butchers Licensing Session held at Hotel Tim Bamboo in Port Antonio on April 27. Photo: Janell HendersonVeterinary Public Health Inspector at the Portland Health Department, Elaine Cunningham-Parkinson, during the annual Portland Butchers Licensing Session held at Hotel Tim Bamboo in Port Antonio on April 27

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Gradual Reduction in Mosquito Breeding in Westmoreland
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Gradual Reduction in Mosquito Breeding in Westmoreland

Gradual Reduction in Mosquito Breeding in Westmoreland By: Serena Grant, April 30, 2026 Listen Health & Wellness Share Photo: Serena GrantChief Public Health Inspector for Westmoreland, Steve Morris. The Full Story Chief Public Health Inspector for Westmoreland, Steve Morris, says the parish is seeing a gradual reduction in mosquito breeding, as intensified vector-control measures continue to yield results

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Young People in Hanover Urged to Get HPV Shot
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Young People in Hanover Urged to Get HPV Shot

Young People in Hanover Urged to Get HPV Shot By: Reneek Brown, April 29, 2026 Listen Health & Wellness Share Photo: ContributedSenior Public Health Nurse of Hanover with responsibility for Expanded Programme Immunisation, Paulette Duhaney-Lemonte. The Full Story Hanover Health Services is imploring young people to get the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, which is available at health centres across the parish

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Westmoreland Public Health Dept. Expands Rodent Control Programme
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Westmoreland Public Health Dept. Expands Rodent Control Programme

Westmoreland Public Health Dept. Expands Rodent Control Programme By: Serena Grant, April 28, 2026 Listen Health & Wellness Share EmailWhatsAppXFacebook Photo: Serena GrantChief Public Health Inspector for Westmoreland, Steve Morris

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Health Minister Urges Jamaicans to Reject Anti-Vaccination Sentiment
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Health Minister Urges Jamaicans to Reject Anti-Vaccination Sentiment

Health Minister Urges Jamaicans to Reject Anti-Vaccination Sentiment By: Vanessa James, April 25, 2026 Listen Health & Wellness Share Photo: Dave ReidMinister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon

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