During the past two years, if you’ve listened to the Jamaican news cycle on a regular basis, you would have gotten used to hearing a few voices every day. Those voices provided information, updates, and guidance and how to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic in Jamaica. One of those familiar voices is none other than Jamaica’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor-McKenzie.Dr Bisasor-McKenzie has 29 years of experience in the health care system in Jamaica, serving as head of the Accident and Emergency Department at the Spanish Town Hospital; Principal Medical Officer in charge of Emergency Disaster Management and Special Services Branch; before becoming Chief Medical Officer in 2018. “Every day I learn something new and I am enjoying it,” she declared.In 2019, she led the Ministry of Health and Wellness team in managing the dengue epidemic; and since February 2020, she has been at the front of managing the COVID-19 pandemic.Over the two years of the pandemic, she has been known for her critical analytic skills and swift, decisive actions.On National Heroes Day, Monday, October 20, 2022, Dr Bisasor-McKenzie will collect a national award – the Order of Distinction in the rank of Commander for public service in the field of health.The award-winning physician chats with Shelly-Ann Harris in this episode of Impacting Jamaica. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.