Health Ministry says lab services continue despite work stoppage by employees
Published:Monday | January 8, 2024 | 9:23 PM
The Ministry of Health & Wellness says it is taking proactive steps to ensure that there is minimal interruption in the services provided by the National Public Health Laboratory (NPHL) and the National Blood Transfusion Services (Blood Bank) amid an absence of workers.
The employees have reportedly taken industrial action.
The Ministry says some categories of workers employed at both entities have been off the job.
It says it is collaborating with private facilities and individuals, public hospitals with laboratory services, and the Jamaica Defence Force to carry out the functions in the meantime.
The health ministry says while it has not been advised of any industrial action by the staff, based on the advice of the management, it has moved to mobilise resources to carry out emergency services.
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