Jamaica took another step towards modernising healthcare on Wednesday with the launch of two technology-driven initiatives aimed at improving the management of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), backed by an investment of just under $100 million through the Health Systems Strengthening Programme (HSSP).

The initiatives, Jamaica Moves – a free mobile application available on Android and iOS devices – and Chronic Care Connect (CCC), a proactive, patient-centred platform for managing chronic diseases, are expected to transform healthcare delivery by empowering citizens to take greater responsibility for their health, while improving coordination among healthcare providers.

Speaking during the launch ceremony at the Social Development Commission complex in Spanish Town, St Catherine, Health and Wellness Minister Dr Christopher Tufton described the programmes as important additions to Jamaica's healthcare landscape.