CLOSE to 200 residents in Middle Quarters, St Elizabeth, were able to see a doctor for the first time since the passage of Hurricane Melissa as Sagicor Life Jamaica hosted a free mobile medical clinic at Middle Quarters All-Age School in the parish.

This initiative, held on Friday, December 5, allowed residents to receive medical screenings, along with blood pressure and cholesterol checks. Over 190 prescriptions were also filled at no cost to attendees, mainly through the support of RA Williams Distributors Ltd along with other pharmacies and distributors.

Willard Brown, CEO of Sagicor Life Jamaica, noted that restoring access to health care remains a critical focus.

“When we think about hurricane relief we tend to mention food distribution and housing first, and while those are indeed important the health needs are also real — especially because of the implications such as the current leptospirosis crisis, which is emerging,” he said.

“Partnerships are much more impactful than individual ventures so we are urging more corporate entities to partner for the greater good; the communities need the help. By delivering care directly to families who may not yet be able to visit health facilities we are helping to ensure essential services remain within reach.”

Support for the exercise also came from volunteer doctors, nurses, pharmacists, the Jamaica Defence Force, and the Jamaica Constabulary Force.

Tasha Malcolm, public relations officer at the Middle Quarters Community Development Commitee, expressed deep appreciation for the initiative.

“I am ecstatic that Middle Quarters was the first community to benefit from the team of doctors and nurses here. This initiative by Sagicor is a good thing in more ways than one because a lot of elderly people are out today, able to interact after months of not seeing each other,” she said.

She also stressed the need for more projects like these.

“I’m asking individuals who want to help to team up with community groups that are established to guide you into the deep-rural communities to get to the people who cannot leave their homes.”

During the event Sagicor Life pensioners were also able to get their proof of life certificates updated.

The next staging of the Sagicor Life mobile clinic is scheduled for December 13 at Frome Technical High School in Westmoreland.

Last Thursday, during the launch of the 2026 Sagicor Sigma Corporate Run, Sagicor Group Jamaica pledged $100 million towards repairing health clinics in western Jamaica that were damaged during the passage of Hurricane Melissa in October. This was drawn from the company’s previously announced $200-million commitment in support of national recovery efforts. The funds are being made available through the group’s charitable arm, the Sagicor Foundation.

Dr Candese Michael (right) assesses a resident visiting the mobile clinic held at Middle Quarters All-Age School.