Jamaica’s HIV response has a robust enabling environment and human rights programme that is guided by and aligned to an Operational Plan; that was developed based on the [draft] National Strategic Plan for HIV. See the full report below.
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Ageing in Jamaica Part 2 – Dr. Tazhmoye Crawford
Dr. Tazhmoye Crawford, Director of monitoring, evaluation and research at NFPB continues the discussion on ageing in Jamaica – specifically care for the individual beyond the age of 70 – with JNN’s Michael Sharpe. In the video above Dr. Crawford speaks about research she has conducted and the insight gained that will help us as[...]
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Emergency Contraceptive Pill (ECP) to the rescue
Timing is everything and with the approach of the summer holidays, it’s time to address the birds and the bees. Several students will proceed on summer break and spend numerous hours in the company of their peers. Read Full Article Below.
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The Country of Proverbs
Hands down Jamaica must be the country with the most proverbs. I thought that I had heard just about every one that there is, but reality has a way of slapping you in the head. Trust that there is one that’s applicable to every conceivable situation – good or bad. Read Full Article Below.
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Ageing in Jamaica – Dr. Tazhmoye Crawford (JNN Interview)
Dr. Tazhmoye Crawford, Director of monitoring, evaluation and research at NFPB discusses ageing in Jamaica with JNN’s Michael Sharpe. In the video above (linked to JNN’s YouTube page), Dr. Crawford speaks about research she has conducted and the insight gained that will help us as a society to understand the perspectives of the old, better[...]
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TAKE RESPONSIBILITY, PREVENT OR TREAT
It has been established that men loathe going for health checks of any form. They will offer every excuse in the hope that one will ‘bite’. Quite recently I witnessed the scene play out when three friends had to accompany a male to receive his COVID-19 injection.
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World AIDS Day Message – Dr. Lovette Byfield
On World AIDS day (2021), Dr. Lovette Byfield, Principal Director of the National Family Planning Board, addresses the issue of inequality and its impact on the ongoing pandemics around the world – particularly AIDS and COVID-19. Watch the full message by tapping the play icon above.
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National Health Research Conference 2021: “Gender Based Violence and the COVID-19 Pandemic”
The National Health Research Conference, at its inception in 2010, sought to highlight research being conducted by the Ministry of Health (now the Ministry of Health and Wellness), other institutions and individuals, and to facilitate discussions on national and regional research priorities, while providing an opportunity for health research networking. This year the Conference is[...]
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Fast Facts About HIV Self-testing
It is easy to know your HIV with a self-test kit. In this post, we share some fast facts about the test itself and the potential results. Locations island wide where oral test kits are now available are also listed below.
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