February 2025

Lack of acceptance of NCDS a problem with J’cans

Opposition spokesman on health, Dr Alfred Dawes is pointing to a lack of acceptance of chronic diseases in Jamaica which transcends educational levels. This, he said is driving up the numbers of non-communicable diseases (NCDS) in the country, leading to early deaths. The bariatric surgeon said he has “watched highly intelligent people watch breast lumps […]

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76% of J’can’s die annually due to NCDs: Andrews SDA and Uchee Pines highlight urgent need for lifestyle changes

Health Ministries of the Department of the Andrews Memorial Seventh-day Adventist Church, in partnership with Uchee Pines, launched their ‘Health Restoration and Wellness Optimization Symposium’ on Wednesday, February 19, at Pegasus Hotel with a strong message—76 per cent of Jamaicans die annually from non-communicable diseases (NCDs), and lifestyle changes are needed to see improvement. Highlighting

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Andrews SDA, Uchee Pines Lifestyle Institute partner for launch of life-saving health symposium

The Health and Wellness Ministries of Andrews Memorial Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) Church, in partnership with the renowned Uchee Pines Lifestyle Institute of Alabama in the United States (US), is set to host a special symposium aimed at teaching life-saving lifestyle changes to reverse non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Yesterday’s launch at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New

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