About One Life, One Health
Under USAID Global Health Security, The One Life, One Health project aims to raise awareness about epidemic-prone infectious diseases and promote positive social norms for better health outcomes in Jamaica. Jamaica AIDS Support for Life (JASL) will implement a blended approach, targeting urban and rural areas based on risk factors, population density, and educational levels.
In urban areas, interventions will focus on densely populated communities, improving disease surveillance, healthcare access, and promoting healthy behaviours. Rural interventions will address challenges like limited healthcare access and awareness through mobile clinics, community health worker training, and tailored awareness campaigns.
By combining urban and rural strategies, the project aims to reduce community vulnerability, improve health outcomes, and instil proactive health management practices nationwide. This is a broadening of our equity principles embedded in our HIV programming to ensure fair access to our services including screening and risk communication further enhancing our core function whilst providing a more holistic and comprehensive model and approach to health care, using our HIV programming as a model for service delivery.
One Health Mobile Units
Our Mobile Health Units target urban and rural areas to reduce community vulnerability, improve health outcomes, and instill proactive health management practices. We operate two fully equipped units, each designed with the latest medical supplies to ensure thorough health checks. Each unit features two sections: a nurse’s area and a doctor’s area, both outfitted with tables, seats, and a bed to provide comprehensive care right where it’s needed most.
Objectives
- To reduce the vulnerability of communities, improve health outcomes and foster a culture of proactive health management throughout Jamaica.
- To focus on emerging infectious diseases including zoonotic diseases and epidemic-prone infectious diseases and non-communicable diseases.
- To increase access to infectious disease education integrated with other health education and services, such as screening for HIV, STIs, and non-communicable diseases (NCDs).
One Health Mobile Units offer FREE screening and health services as described below:
Doctor Consultations
Blood Pressure, Blood Sugar and Cholesterol Screenings
Mental Health Screening
HIV and Syphilis Tests
General Health and Infectious Disease Education
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individuals provided with access to mobile clinic services and risk communication information.
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What are Mosquito-Borne Diseases?
Mosquito-borne diseases are illnesses transmitted to humans through the bites of infected mosquitoes. Common mosquito-borne diseases include Zika virus, malaria, dengue fever, and Chikungunya. These diseases can cause serious issues, including high fever, joint pain, neurological complications, and even death. Many mosquito-borne diseases can be prevented through simple measures and awareness.
Learn More about Mosquito-Borne Diseases: OLOH – Mosquito-Borne Diseases Brochure
What are Respiratory Illnesses?
Respiratory illnesses affect the lungs and other parts of the respiratory system. Significant respiratory illnesses include COVID-19, Mpox, H1N1 (swine flu), and Avian Influenza (bird flu). These conditions can range from mild to life-threatening and impact people of all ages. These conditions can
significantly reduce the quality of life due to breathing difficulties and other complications, and are a leading cause of illness and death worldwide. However, many respiratory illnesses can be prevented or managed with the right measures.
Learn More about Respiratory Illnesses: OLOH – Respiratory Illnesses Brochure
What are Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs)?
Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) are long-term diseases that are not transmitted from person to person. They include heart disease, stroke, cancer,
and diabetes. These conditions often develop over many years and are the result of a combination of factors that are genetic, physiological, behavioural, and environmental.
Learn More About NCDs: OLOH – NCD Brochure
What is COVID-19?
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
Most people infected with the virus will experience mild to moderate respiratory illness and recover without requiring special treatment. However, some will become seriously ill and require medical attention. Older people and those with underlying medical conditions like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, chronic respiratory disease, or cancer are more likely to develop serious illness. Anyone can get sick with COVID-19 and become seriously ill or die at any age.
The best way to prevent and slow down transmission is to be well informed about the disease and how the virus spreads. Protect yourself and others from infection by staying at least 1 meter apart from others, wearing a properly fitted mask, and washing your hands or using an alcohol-based rub frequently. Get vaccinated when it’s your turn and follow local guidance.
Learn More About COVID-19 and the vaccine: OLOH-Covid-19 Brochure
What is MPOX?
Mpox is an infectious disease caused by a virus. The virus causes rashes and flu-like symptoms. Mpox spreads from person-to-person through close physical contact with someone who has symptoms, such as face-to-face contact and touching (including hugging, massaging, and kissing).
Learn More About MPOX: OLOH-MPOX Brochure
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