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Hypertension, diabetes, vascular diseases most covered conditions by National Health Fund in 2025
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Hypertension, diabetes, vascular diseases most covered conditions by National Health Fund in 2025

From Jamaica Observer · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Official statement Outcome reported
  • Hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes, vascular diseases, and arthritis were the most common conditions covered by Jamaica's National Health Fund in 2025.
  • The NHF reported over 287,000 individual benefit claims totaling approximately $4.4 billion in subsidies, with consistently high stock levels for medical supplies.
  • Online services usage increased, and the NHF expanded coverage to include epilepsy and attention deficit disorder, enrolling 50,131 persons in its JADEP program.

Hypertension, diabetes, and vascular diseases were among the most frequently covered health conditions by Jamaica's National Health Fund (NHF) in 2025. The NHF reported over 287,000 individual benefit claims, with a total subsidy value of approximately $4.4 billion.

According to the Economic and Social Survey Jamaica, stock levels for vital essential and necessary list items, along with medical supplies, remained high, averaging between 87.0 and 90.0 percent. The NHF also saw increased usage of its online services, including glucometer requests, web chat, and the Quick Prescript app, which processed 113,000 prescriptions.

The NHF expanded its coverage from 22 to 24 health conditions, adding epilepsy and attention deficit disorder. Key initiatives for 2025 included broadening coverage, increasing subsidies, adding diagnostic tests, and improving efficiency at Drug Serv pharmacies. A total of 50,131 individuals were enrolled in the NHF/JADEP program, with females making up 58.0 percent. Older adults aged 60-74 represented the largest enrollment group at 34.5 percent.

Individual benefit claims exceeded 287,000 with a total subsidy value of approximately $4.4 billion.

— Everton AndersonEverton Anderson, chief executive officer of the National Health Fund (NHF), stated the total subsidy value for individual benefit claims.
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