Firm in its mandate to promote healthier and physical activity filled lifestyles for Jamaicans, the Ministry of Health and Wellness, under the leadership of Dr Christopher Tufton has announced that it will be launching the ‘Get Moving with Jamaica Moves’ app in short order.
The mobile application, which is expected to launch within a month’s time, will encourage the idea of “self-monitoring” one’s health status and will allow individuals to, among other things, track their physical activity, weight, body mass index (BMI), blood pressure and glucose levels.
According to Tufton, “the app is part of our initiative to promote self monitoring of personal health status by allowing individuals to check their blood pressure, blood glucose, weight and stomach mass…”.
He explained that a key benefit Jamaicans will be able to derive from the app will be health tips in relation to their current health status, which will be geared towards encouraging users in how they can maintain or improve their lifestyles.
The minister announced the launch of the app while making his 2021-2022 Sectoral Debate presentation earlier today (May 19).
During his presentation, Tufton noted the transference of the Jamaica Moves brand from the Market Me public relations firm to the Ministry of Health and Wellness.
He stated that “the brand would continue to be the flagship brand of the ministry’s physical activity programme as it is now fully lodged in the Ministry of Health and Wellness”.
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