The National HIV/STI Programme works toward universal access to treatment, care, and prevention services for people in Jamaica. Its strategic direction connects public health priorities with the day-to-day realities of communities most affected by HIV and STIs.
This direction shapes the programme's components, from behaviour change communication to targeted outreach, and guides how resources and partnerships are organised across the country.
Strategic Focus
Access to Services
Supporting universal access to HIV/STI treatment, care, and prevention services as a core aim of the programme's work.
Behaviour Change
Advancing Behaviour Change Communication (BCC) strategies directed at Most At Risk Populations (MARPs) and the wider population.
Targeted Outreach
Applying approaches such as PLACE and Targeted Community Intervention (TCI), initiated in 2003, to reach high-transmission areas.
Progress on Transmission
Reporting indicates Jamaica was on track to eliminate mother-to-child transmission of HIV, reflecting progress tied to these goals.
These goals are carried out through coordinated work across government sectors, cultural partnerships, and community-level outreach, supporting the programme's broader vision for improved public health outcomes related to HIV and STIs.
The National HIV/STI Programme's special events serve as key platforms for advancing public health dialogue and community engagement across Jamaica. These gatherings bring together health professionals, community advocates, and members of the public to share knowledge on prevention strategies, treatment updates, and the latest approaches to reducing stigma. From observance days to educational workshops, each event is designed to reach diverse audiences, including key populations and vulnerable groups. By fostering open conversation and collaboration, these occasions strengthen the national response and reinforce the programme's commitment to universal access and human rights within the health sector.
Special events organised under the programme also provide critical opportunities for outreach and the dissemination of culturally relevant health information. Through partnerships with ministries, non-governmental organisations, and community-based groups, these activities extend the reach of prevention and care services to every parish. Whether focused on mother-to-child transmission, contraceptive access, or behaviour change communication, each event aligns with the programme's strategic goals. Such gatherings help track progress toward elimination targets and ensure that the voices of those most affected remain central to shaping Jamaica's ongoing public health efforts.