MONTEGO BAY, St James:
Hundreds of adults and children from Lottery, and surrounding communities in St James recently benefited from three days of free health care, under a joint initiative of the Ministry of Health and the United States military.
'Beyond the Horizon' was carried out by the United States Southern Command, and included assistance as well as construction and renovation projects, designed to promote cooperation between the US and Jamaica.
The health clinic, operated at the Lottery All Age School from April 21 to 23, formed part of a 10-day sojourn in St James by members of the United States Southern Command medical team.
Simultaneously, similar free health clinics were held at the Albion Primary and Junior High School in Montego Bay, and at Retrieve All Age School.
- JIS News
MANDEVILLE, Manchester:
As it seeks to increase awareness of the importance of immunisation, the Manchester Health Department launched Immunisation Week on April 24.
The launch involved a promotional march through Mandeville, and a brief ceremony held at the park.
Senior public health nurse for the parish, Dalcie Stevenson, told JIS News that the event was to ensure that parents are reminded of their responsibilities under the law to get their children immunised.
"We will be going to different communities for the week, where the entire parish will be covered through house visits (and other events). And it is our resolve to reach as many children in the 0-7 age group," she outlined.
- JIS News
Half-Way Tree, St Andrew:
Television personality Empress, with the support of individuals and corporate entities, has managed to raise more than $6 million for the renovation and building of the St Tekle Haimanot Basic School. The campaign initiated by Empress began on May 1 last year.
Empress, whose real name is Emprezz Mullings, in conjunction with The Hilton Kingston's KIDS Charity Programme will be hosting the dedication and ribbon-cutting ceremony for the school in St Andrew on Friday at the school grounds.
- Contributed