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Addressing Jamaica’s Looming Obesity Crisis

WEBJEP Discussion 8 January 2022 “ Policy interventions that follow a ‘Whole-of-Government and Whole-of-Society approach’ are more effective in addressing obesity and non …

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Jamaican Economic Panel Discuss Implications of Vaccination …

WEBWith new variants of COVID-19 on the rise, the best way out of the pandemic is to encourage further vaccinations. Unfortunately, in those countries from which …

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Caribbean experts highlight opportunities for inclusive

WEBIn this context, the Knowledge Series on Inclusive COVID-19 Recovery in Caribbean SIDS released on 17 June 2021, highlights vulnerabilities and development …

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Jamaican Economy Panel discusses high levels of obesity in Jamaica

WEBThis month, the Jamaican Economy Panel (JEP) discusses what policies could be pursued to address the high rates of obesity affecting the country. According to …

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Vaccination Hesitancy

WEBJEP Discussion 4 July 2021 “ The reality is that until people see someone close to them die from the virus, they believe that their immune system or precautions can keep them …

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Fighting the obesity epidemic requires an all-of-government

WEBAccording to the World Health Organization (WHO), 39% of adults are overweight (with a Body Mass Index, or BMI, above 25), and 13% are obese (BMI above …

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UNICEF calls for better mental health for every child on World …

WEBUNICEF/2022/Joo. Glenmuir High student Keino King, aged 13, chats with Simone Clarke-Cooper during an Instagram Live session she hosted for World …

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Information campaigns pivotal to combat misinformation and

WEBThe World Health Organization has approved six different vaccines for emergency use and the distribution of vaccines is moving forward slowly but certainly. …

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Human Rights in Women's Health United Nations in Jamaica

WEBA review into Human Rights in Women's Health with Senior Human Rights Advisor

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Jamaica making progress to end AIDS United Nations in Jamaica

WEBThis is needed to bridge the gaps within and among communities living with and most affected by HIV and to address inequalities to end AIDS as a public health …

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Jamaican Economy Panel Discussion Four on Vaccine Hesitancy

WEBTo address the issue of vaccine hesitancy, in addition to information campaigns, the panelists also show substantial support for distinguishing health …

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Families face "Triple Threat" in caring for children with disabilities

WEBUNICEF/2019/Hunter. Director and Principal of the Early Stimulation Programme (ESP) in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Antonica Gunter-Gayle …

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Remarks by Garry Conille at the 30th Anniversary of Jamaica AIDS

WEBCountry Representative, USAID, Mr. Jason Fraser, Dr. Nicola Skyers, Acting Director, Disease Prevention and Control and Project Manager – HIV in the Ministry of …

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UN chief on World Health Day 2020 United Nations in Jamaica

WEBFind out more about our work towards the Sustainable Development Goals.

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Remarks on World AIDS Day Delivered by Manoela Manova, …

WEBDespite successes, the AIDS pandemic is not over. Even today, more than 12 million people are still waiting to get on HIV treatment and 1.7 million people became …

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Power of Digital tools confirmed at SDG Roadshow

WEBMore than 72% of patrons who registered with the Go For the Goals Digital Hotspot at the July 11 Go For The Goals roadshow in St Thomas strongly suggest that …

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Jamaican Economy Panel endorses continued relevance of the …

WEBThis installment of the JEP's discussion comes on the occasion of the Sustainable Development Report 2021 by the Sustainable Development Solutions …

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UN Resident Coordinator Garry Conille engages the head of …

WEBIn its 70-year history, the Red Cross has supported disaster management, health, elder-care and many other programmes. The Resident Coordinator, who served …

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Prime Minister champions SDG parliamentary action on corporal

WEBThe government of Jamaica is committed to banning corporal punishment throughout the nation consistent with Sustainable Development Goals number 3 and 16, …

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Spotlight Initiative working to prevent family violence in Jamaica

WEBIn Jamaica, the Spotlight Initiative will invest €8 million over three years on a range of efforts – focused in four parishes – to prevent and reduce family violence, …

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