Press Release From The JIS, June 24, 2025
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| Minister Christopher Tufton |
The National Health Fund (NHF) has been responding more to the needs of the Jamaican population, says Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton.
Addressing Wednesday’s (June 11) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House, he shared that prior to 2016, the NHF was issuing fewer than one million prescriptions each year.
“Last year, NHF issued some three million prescriptions to Jamaicans. We have moved from 16 to 24 categories of illness. In other words, we have added three other areas of cancer-related illnesses, as well as other areas that are now covered under the NHF,” Dr. Tufton said.
The five cancers are lung, colorectal, multiple myeloma, breast, and prostate.
He said this is evidence that more Jamaicans are benefiting from the National Health Fund.
“It, therefore, also means that there is more relief for those Jamaicans,” Dr. Tufton added.
He said the NHF also covers conditions related to attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD), lupus, Parkinson's disease and thyroid disease.
“It's about serving people where they need the service. It also demonstrates the commitment of the Government to realign and to adjust and to ensure that we meet the requirements of the Jamaican people,” Dr. Tufton said.
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ReplyDeleteFirstly who qualifies for a NHF card,where does one go to get it and what is it good for overall.
When does the card begin and when does it expire.
I have Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia not prostate cancer.
The NHF card does not seem to work so most times I just forgot about it.
How does the card work eg what % discount is expected off the prescriptions.
By the way are ABCLBQIAGTRI People MAGA and FAT humans qualify?
I need that info also but you may as well ask for the whole alphabet from A-Z and all religious and political party persuasions literate and iliterate dunce or bright.
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DeleteThe N H F card works, sometimes you may have to purchase your meds but most times I get my meds and pay $200.00
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