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World Blood Donor Day 2016
Wednesday, June 1st, 2016Every year on 14 June, countries around the world celebrate World Blood Donor Day (WBDD). The National Blood Transfusion Service branded its annual blood drive and wellness fair to mark World Blood Donor Day as ‘Donorfest’ in June 2014.
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MOH Encourages Vaccination For Travellers to Yellow Fever Areas
Wednesday, May 11th, 2016The Ministry of Health is encouraging persons to get vaccinated before travelling to yellow fever affected areas. This follows a recent a rise in yellow fever cases in some parts of Africa and continued risk in some South and Central American countries.
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Health Sector Being Prepared to Deal with Increase in Influenza Cases
Monday, February 22nd, 2016The Ministry of Health through its National Emergency Operations Centre has been putting measures in place to prepare the health sector for any possible increase in the number of influenza cases.
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NBTSJA Strategy for Managing Zika Virus Related Infections Associated With Blood Donation
Friday, February 5th, 2016The National Blood Transfusion Service of Jamaica has outlined strategies for managing the risk of Zika virus infection associated with blood donations
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ADVISORY: Ministry of Health is Advising Women to Delay Pregnancy in Light of Zika Virus Links to Birth Defects
Monday, January 18th, 2016Ministry of Health is Advising Women to Delay Pregnancy in Light of Zika Virus Links to Birth Defects The Ministry of Health is advising women to delay becoming pregnant for the next six to twelve months and those already pregnant to take extra precaution to prevent being bitten by mosquitoes given the possible link between […]