NHF deploys mobile pharmacies in western Jamaica as part of recovery efforts
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The National Health Fund (NHF) says it has launched mobile pharmacy services for three parishes in western Jamaica that were heavily impacted by Hurricane Melissa.
The mobile units began operations in Black River, Cambridge and Negril, the agency said. The NHF’s Drug Serv team is also dispensing medication from the Albert Town Health Centre Pharmacy in Trelawny, according to a statement.
The NHF said all of its main pharmacy locations are operational, though it warned that limited electricity and internet connectivity are causing longer wait times at some sites.
The agency listed operational locations across several parishes. In St James, services are available at the Montego Bay Type 5 Health Centre and Cornwall Regional Hospital. In Westmoreland and Hanover, outlets are open at the Savanna-la-Mar Public Hospital and Noel Holmes Hospital, respectively.
Services in St Elizabeth are running at health centres in Santa Cruz, Junction and Malvern. Locations in St Ann, St Mary, Clarendon, and Manchester were also listed as open.
All Drug Serv pharmacies in Kingston and St Andrew are operational, except for the Gordon Town Health Centre, the NHF said.
The fund commended healthcare workers for their dedication and said the mobile services would continue for the foreseeable future in the most affected areas.
