Sharon Lewis
Dr. Sharon Lewis is the Medical Officer of Health for Portland, Jamaica, known for her efforts in promoting public health and vaccination. Recently, she has been vocal about the importance of adhering to immunisation schedules to combat the resurgence of vaccine-preventable diseases like measles and yellow fever. At a meeting with the Portland Municipal Corporation, Dr. Lewis highlighted the critical need for at least 95% vaccination coverage to effectively prevent outbreaks and protect community health. She advocates for timely vaccinations to minimize risks of hospitalization and serious health complications, emphasizing that prevention is more cost-effective than treatment.
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Portland Medical Officer Dr Sharon Lewis has urged residents to take precautionary measures against the disease.
Embrace ‘One Health’ | Jamaica Gleaner
Jamaica· 2025-12-10
Dr Sharon Lewis warned about the increased risk of disease-carrying rodents entering homes due to flooding.
Portland residents told to guard against rats after floods | NewsJamaica· 2025-11-30
Dr. Sharon Lewis is the medical officer of health for Portland who noted improvements after interventions.
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Sharon Lewis, executive director of the Connecticut Coalition for Environmental Justice, highlighted the health risks posed by datacenters.
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United Kingdom· 2025-07-23
Dr Sharon Lewis is the Medical Officer of Health for the parish of Portland.
Portland, St Thomas health departments offer free back-to-school medicals | NewsJamaica· 2025-07-17
Dr Sharon Lewis is encouraging residents to get regular blood pressure checks and embrace a healthy lifestyle to prevent and control hypertension.
Get regular blood pressure checks to prevent and monitor hypertension | NewsJamaica· 2025-05-17Dr Sharon Lewis has issued an appeal for persons to adhere to the immunisation schedule to ensure effective protection against serious diseases.
Stick to immunisation schedule – Portland health official | NewsJamaica· 2025-05-16