THE state of the health profile of the Jamaican population has led Health and Wellness Minister Dr Christopher Tufton to conclude that the country is in a crisis, as some citizens are now forced t.
The Heart Foundation of Jamaica (HFJ) will be carrying out heart screenings across the island as the entity ramps up its campaign to save lives.
The screenings are part of activities in observance of .
Jamaicans are being urged to get regular heart checks and to know their health numbers to avoid the risk factors for stroke and heart disease.
Acting Chief Medical Officer, Dr Simone Spence, made the .
THE poor marketing of food messages has pushed Minister of Health and Wellness Dr Christopher Tufton to call for a reassessment to promote healthier choices among Jamaicans.
"We need a rethink .
KINGSTON, Jamaica The National Health Fund (NHF) and the Heart Foundation of Jamaica (HFJ) have renewed an $8.2 million contract to cover free screenings to the public for various conditions.
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