KINGSTON, Jamaica. Tuesday, July 25, 2023: The Ministry of Health and Wellness was Live at Reggae Sumfest 2023 this past weekend in a bid to promote its “Know Your Numbers” campaign.
The campaign encourages Jamaicans to know their key health numbers, such as blood pressure, blood sugar, BMI and cholesterol levels.
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton and members of the Ministry’s health promotion team were on hand to offer free health checks and register patrons who were interested in learning more about the campaign.
“With so many Jamaicans not knowing their health status until they fall ill, we need to be more proactive and take the message and the opportunity to screen directly to the people where they are, including where we would usually not go. Reggae Sumfest is the most significant international reggae festival, and it’s an obvious choice to meet the people and encourage screening on the spot,” said Minister Tufton.
The “Know Your Numbers” campaign was taken to Reggae Sumfest because the event gathers Jamaicans from all walks of life and provides an excellent opportunity to promote healthy lifestyle choices essential for preventing chronic diseases.
The “Know Your Numbers” campaign is a critical part of the Ministry’s efforts to improve the health of Jamaicans by knowing their key health numbers, this will in turn allow Jamaicans to take steps to prevent chronic diseases and live longer, healthier lives.
For more information about the “Know Your Numbers” campaign, please visit the Ministry’s website www.moh.gov.jm or call 888- ONE- LOVE.
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Photo Caption 1: Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (second left) stops for a picture with members of his health promotion team while promoting the “Know Your Numbers Initiative” at Reggae Sumfest last weekend.
Photo Caption 2: Member of the health promotion team at the Ministry of Health and Wellness collects information from patron as parts of the “Know You Numbers Campaign” at Reggae Sumfest last weekend.