Volunteer Dr Alekya Daram (right) assists Shanae Jenkins with medical supplies. (Photo: Karl Mclarty)
August 21, 2023
Hundreds benefit from New Kingston Health Fair
Hundreds turned out for the New Kingston Health Fair on Sunday, August 13 to benefit from free medical check-ups, supplies, and advice at the event held by the High Commission of India in Kingston, in association with Allkare Pharmacy & Wellness Centre, and Andrews Memorial Hospital, at VMBS car park.
Among the other services offered were blood sugar, blood pressure, and cholesterol checks; dental screening, cleaning and extraction; eye screening; HIV and syphilis tests; COVID-19 tests and vaccination; and National Health Fund sign-ups.
The event also saw participation from scores of private sector companies.
Dr Garth “Shaka Pow” McDonald advises Gwendolyn Campbell Burrowes before handing her a prescription. (Photo: Karl Mclarty)
Some of the volunteers at the New Kingston Health Fair held on August 13 (Photo: Karl Mclarty)
