The President and CEO of Sagicor, Richard Byles is urging his colleagues in the private sector to support the National Ebola Response Plan.
Mr. Byles made the call this morning as Sagicor donated 4-million dollars to the response effort.
The funds will be used to purchase a body temperature scanning machine.
The machine will be equipped with infra-red technology and will be installed at Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay.
Mr. Byles noted that the machine will assist in detecting elevated body temperatures in persons using the port of entry.
National Security Minister, Peter Bunting, this morning accepted the 4-million dollar donation on behalf of the Government.
Mr. Byles urged his private sector colleagues to support the Ebola preparedness effort.
Richard Byles, President and CEO of Sagicor, addressing a function at the company’s New Kingston headquarters.
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