Health
Jamaica rolls out new hypertension screening drive in Kingston
Jamaica’s Ministry of Health launches a free hypertension screening campaign in Kingston; targets early detection at community hubs and clinics.
Jamaica’s Ministry of Health and Wellness has launched a targeted hypertension screening campaign in Kingston, offering free blood pressure checks at community centers and selected clinics. The initiative aims to detect high blood pressure early and reduce complications such as stroke and heart disease. Public health officials are encouraging adults across all age groups, especially those with a family history of hypertension, to participate. Educational materials on diet, physical activity, and medication adherence are being distributed alongside the screenings.
- Status
- active
- Location
- Kingston, Jamaica
- Date added
- 2026-04-11 11:26 UTC
- Added by
- bodglobalapdrt
- Last updated
- Source published dsate/time
- 2026-04-11 08:30 UTC
- Event date/time
- 2026-04-11
- Connected threats
- Not provided