… said she takes every opportunity to empower young adults for change. “We do scholarship every year, mentor and aid in health and wellness. For the past five years, we have also been sending back-to-school as well as medical supplies, including …
Category: Jamaica
Three Montego Bay schools to benefit from visit of – US-based organisation
Three schools in Montego Bay will benefit from a working visit by US-based The Links, Incorporated from January 24 – 28. Carrying art supplies, technology equipment, oral health-care kits, and a mission to transform communities, a 120-member strong delegation from the friendship and service organisation of African-American women is heading to western Jamaica on what they say is a “four-day quest to build lasting partnerships that will enhance the health, welfare, and future of the island’s schools and medical communities”. The visit is The Links’ second trip to Jamaica and part of a three-pronged Global Linkage Initiative slated for completion in 2018.
Travel advisory issued after 2 cases of malaria confirmed – News
THE Ministry of Health yesterday issued a travel advisory to Jamaicans visiting malaria-affected countries following the confirmation of two imported cases here. “The Ministry of Health is urging Jamaicans to be cautious when travelling to areas affected with malaria,” the ministry said, and advised Jamaicans to contact their physician or health centre before travelling to malaria endemic areas and if they develop symptoms such as fever, chills, headache, sweats, fatigue, nausea, and vomiting after returning from affected territories.