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The STI Centre at the Top of the Hill

The STI Centre at the Top of the Hill

Imagine a place where you can go without fear of judgment or discrimination, where all your sexual health needs are taken care of in one stop. A place where you don’t have to spend the whole day waiting or, as my grandmother would say, “draw yuh batty pan bench." Sounds like a dream, right? Well, it’s a reality, and it’s right here in St. Ann’s Bay! Now, St. Ann Parish may not be as bustling as Kingston or St. James, but it’s home to lush green plantations, stunning hotels, and some of...

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Treatment – Let’s Talk

Treatment – Let’s Talk

Throughout my life, the saying "prevention is better than cure" echoed in my ears, courtesy of my grandmother. However, her words always left me pondering the deeper meaning. Fast forward 25 years, and I find myself working at one of Jamaica's largest Non-Governmental Organisations, the AIDS Healthcare Foundation Jamaica, which offers free care and treatment for HIV and other STIs. Working here has illuminated the profound meaning and impact of treatment on individuals, communities, and...

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Empowering Jamaica’s Future: International Day of the Girl Child

Empowering Jamaica’s Future: International Day of the Girl Child

Introduction Every year on October 11th, Jamaica joins the global community in celebrating the International Day of the Girl Child. This day serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of empowering and uplifting girls in Jamaica and around the world. It's an occasion to recognize their potential, promote gender equality, and address the unique challenges they face. In Jamaica, this day takes on special significance as the nation strives to provide equal opportunities for all its citizens,...

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AHF Jamaica Condemns Current State of Crime & Violence Against Children

AHF Jamaica Condemns Current State of Crime & Violence Against Children

June 22, 2023 – AHF Jamaica is deeply concerned about the level of violence currently plaguing Jamaican children. Globally, the highest number of homicide levels among children and adolescents are found in Latin America and the Caribbean with Jamaica ranking 4th in the world.  Thousands of children across the island have fallen prey to an environment that is saturated with high levels of crime and violence. Statistics indicate an alarming degree to which children are being victimized in our...

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My Life, My Period!

My Life, My Period!

Get ready to dive into a topic that we are too shy to talk about yep!  Period! “The Aunty from country come” We're breaking the silence and bringing the spotlight to this essential aspect of women's lives in Jamaica. From historical taboos to myths that need debunking, let's uncover the truth and make menstrual hygiene a subject worth talking about! But first, what is Menstrual Hygiene? Menstrual hygiene is all about taking care of your period in a safe and healthy way. It involves using the...

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Women’s Power in Negotiating Condom Use: Safer is Sexier

Women’s Power in Negotiating Condom Use: Safer is Sexier

As a man who has been with my fair share of Jamaican women, I can confidently say that there is power in the vagina, or as we say in Jamaica, the "pum pum." Women have been blessed with one of the most powerful negotiating tools, and it makes perfect sense to use it to bargain for safer sex practices, including condom use. This blog aims to provide insights on how women can safely negotiate condom use to empower themselves and make safer sex a sexy choice. Condom Use In Jamaica, women are...

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MonkeyPox Vs. Herpes (Or any other STI Symptoms)

MonkeyPox Vs. Herpes (Or any other STI Symptoms)

First, let’s begin by saying that we are tired of all these new infections, region-wide, nationwide, and oh especially Island-wide. Our little ‘piece of rock’ that sits in the Caribbean Sea that we call Jamaica cannot take any more pandemics or epidemics, especially this new one called Monkeypox. We just want to live and live easy the Jamaican style- “No problem, man!”.  “Mek Wi Reason bout Monkeypox” So Monkeypox is a rare disease caused by infection with the Monkeypox virus. The monkeypox...

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