Jul 31, 2023 In the News

JULY 2023 HFJ CARDIOGRAM- News Letter

Cardiogram Newsletter July 2023...
Nov 23, 2022 In the News

Life is too precious to go up in smoke – A case for tobacco control legislation in Jamaica

Life is too precious to go up in smoke – A case for tobacco control legislation in Jamaica Video Link Below  ...
Aug 11, 2022 In the News

CPR Week

In recognition of CPR Week, the HFJ has created the following unbeatable packages for individuals and organisations: 10% discount on...
Aug 11, 2022 In the News

NO BUTTS ABOUT IT 

THE World Health Organization (WHO) and its global partners recognise May 31 annually as World No Tobacco Day. The significance of this...
Aug 11, 2022 In the News

LETTER OF THE DAY | DISINGENUOUS TREE PLANTING

THE EDITOR, Madam: We note the article on May 24 in The Gleaner reporting that the tobacco company was supporting the Government’s...
Feb 25, 2019 Health Education - In the News

81% of Jamaicans Support a Tax on Sugary Drinks if Revenue Supports Childhood Obesity Prevention Programmes

Recognizing February as Heart Month, the Heart Foundation of Jamaica (HFJ) is launching a new phase of its ongoing obesity prevention media...
Oct 11, 2018 In the News

PRESS RELEASE: Adults must help children avoid sugary drinks at home and at school

On  World  Obesity  Day,  the  Heart  Foundation  of  Jamaica  (HFJ),  the  Ministry  of  Health (MOH)  are  launching  a ...
Sep 10, 2018 In the News

PRESS RELEASE – NINE IN TEN JAMAICANS SUPPORT GOVERNMENT ACTION TO FIGHT GROWING OBESITY PROBLEM

According to a post campaign public opinion survey, nine in ten Jamaicans want swift government action to tackle the country’s obesity...
Dec 8, 2017 In the News

‘Stark’ increase in overweight youngsters

There is a "stark" increase between the ages of seven and 11 in the proportion of children in the UK who are overweight or obese, new data...