Health workers of Jamaica got award of $1 million in gas cards

Kingston, Jamaica: Ministry of Health and Wellness has got award  of $1 million in gas cards  by the Total Jamaica to the public sector workers engaged in the national COVID-19 response efforts under the Staff Welfare Programme. As all these workers serving the country at taking the risk at their own.

This award ceremony was hosted by Total Jamaica, in the ceremony many noble personalities were present, which includes State Minister in the Ministry of Health & Wellness, Juliet Cuthbert Flynn, Permanent Secretary, Dunstan Bryan, other ministry representatives and executive of the retailer of petroleum products and related services, Robert Holdsworth.

Director of health, safety, environment and quality Holdsworth stated that

It is a pandemic, and we do believe that our standard duty is required. We all live in the same space, share the same area. It is our duty as corporate so that we can win this COVID 19 battle.

Health ministry stated on behalf of their team that we are very grateful to them for this auspicious gift.

In the ceremony, the permanent secretary notes that We are grateful for the partnership and generosity of Total Jamaica, in our efforts to support team members as they navigate the COVID-19 pandemic in service to the people of Jamaica.

Minister of Health & Wellness Dr Christopher Tufton stated the Staff Welfare Programme in Parliament in September. The ministry told that among the components of the programme are human resource management; staff engagement and communication; rest and relaxation; COVID support; and wellness.

Each part of the programme is maintained through strong collaboration with the private sector for the implementation of activities in the last year. The ministry stated that It is noted that the total cost of implementation is projected at some $37 million in this financial year with an additional $37 million to be requested for the next financial year.

The ministry added that there are also plans for increased engagement and support to supervision within the health regions and parishes to better help staff within the facilities and offices.