The Indian High Commission in Jamaica and AllKare Wellness Foundation will host their second annual New Kingston Health Fair on Sunday at the Victoria Mutual Group Parking Lot on St Lucia Avenue in New Kingston.

Allkare Pharmacy and Wellness Centre has been operating in Jamaica since 2019, providing a wide range of pharmaceutical and healthcare products and services.

According to Leroy Dallas, Chief Executive Officer and Founder at AllKare Wellness Foundation, the Allkare brand is founded on the power of personalised compassionate care for everyone who walks through its doors.

“We are more than just a pharmacy we are a wellness provider; we are partners in your journey to wellness and healing. Out of this thrust, Allkare Wellness Foundation was born in 2024 out of a divine call to address the great need that was encountered in our first health fair in 2023,” Dallas said.

Dallas said the foundation was overwhelmed by the numbers that turned up for the free health services, painting a daunting picture of the disparity between demand and the inadequate supply of health services and medicines.

“Some of our objectives are the promotion of community health, awareness, education, lifestyle changes, and the reduction of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), leading to a healthier and more prosperous nation. We believe that by taking health care and medication to communities far and wide, we will support the Jamaican Government in addressing the health challenges of the people of Jamaica,” he said.

Last year, at the inaugural New Kingston Health Fair, there were more than 1,000 patients from across seven parishes in Jamaica. The services were all free and covered dental screening/cleaning/extraction, optical, blood pressure checks, blood sugar/cholesterol checks, HIV and syphilis testing. There were also general practitioners and an on-site pharmacy where all medication and over the counter drugs were free.

This year, the organisers wish to increase their number of patients to between 1,500 and 2,000 while extending all the aforementioned services. Sponsors include Cal’s Manufacturing, Yummy Bakery, Andrews Memorial Hospital, AnyBet, Northern Caribbean University, Sagcior Group, VM Group, University of the Commonwealth Caribbean, Registrar General’s Department, National Health Fund, Digicel Foundation and Canopy Insurance.