FFP HANDS OVER MEDICAL SUPPLIES TO NHF FOR DISTRIBUTION TO PUBLIC HEALTH FACILITIES ISLAND-WIDE

Thanks to the continued generosity of our donors, Food For The Poor (FFP) Jamaica yesterday handed over much-needed medical supplies to the National Health Fund (NHF), an agency of the Ministry of Health and Wellness (MOHW). The items will be distributed to public health facilities across the four regions to assist those most in need. Here, (from right) NHF’s Director of Operations, Keron Mais and CEO, Everton Anderson display one of the items donated while Food For The Poor’s Director, Craig Moss-Solomon and Director of Recipient Services, Susan Moore look on.

In light of the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, Food For The Poor (FFP) Jamaica yesterday officially handed over critically needed medical supplies to the National Health Fund (NHF), for further allocation to public health facilities across the four regions.

The donation included 25 cases of masks, one pallet of hospital clothing (scrubs), over 8000 bottles of pain and fever medicines for children and adults, as well as cold and flu medications for adults.

Quantities of medications for chronic illnesses and infections were also part of the donation, in keeping with the charity’s usual support to public health facilities through the NHF.

During the handing over ceremony, Craig Moss-Solomon, Director of FFP Jamaica, alluded to the charity’s longstanding partnership with the NHF, which has contributed to the organization’s far-reaching impact over the years.

“We truly consider ourselves blessed to be able to partner with the National Health Fund over the years.  This partnership has allowed us to expand our reach in serving the poor because they get the items to the hospitals and public health facilities in the corners of Jamaica, who in turn, help the poorest of the poor.”

Speaking specifically to its most recent donation of medical supplies to the NHF, Mr. Moss-Solomon added, “Thanks to our donors, we were able to respond to a critical need for medical supplies.  We remain committed to providing as much support as we can to the health sector, especially during these challenging times.”

The National Health Fund (NHF) is an agency of the Ministry of Health and Wellness which is responsible for procuring pharmaceuticals and medical supplies for public health facilities island-wide.

Food For The Poor continues to collaborate with its distribution networks and strategic partners to channel food and relief items to those most in need.  The charity is currently providing much-needed support in communities that have been declared quarantine zones, as well as to the vulnerable populations that it serves.