Editorial

Diaspora Corner: J3 Billion Dollars in Pharmaceutical and Medical Equipment Donated To Jamaica …

Picture shows left: Dr. Winston De La Haye, actg. Chief Medical Officer (CMO). Dr. Alison Nicholson Head of Microbiology Department, Christopher Tufton, Health Minister right, (blue tie)
Picture shows left: Dr. Winston De La Haye, actg. Chief Medical Officer (CMO). Dr. Alison Nicholson Head of Microbiology Department, Christopher Tufton, Health Minister right, (blue tie)

Some 200 medical visits by donors have brought great benefits to Jamaicans. This announcement was made by Health Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton. Dr. Tufton was speaking in the United States, where he made the disclosure. The Health Minister also stated that he hopes the red tape will be reduced.

There have been persistent complaints about the “hassle” to get permits to have items released by customs etc. especially medical equipment and pharmaceuticals have difficulty entering Jamaica.

Hopeton O’Connor-Dennie is Senior International Correspondent & photojournalist for Vision Newspaper Canada.

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