Housing, PAP, MEND, PEACE, STEP and People Empowerment
Every citizen deserves a safe and stable home. We are addressing housing affordability, expanding social safety nets, and empowering citizens through programs that foster financial stability and self-sufficiency. Our initiatives, including LIFT and the Smart Housing Programme, are designed to create a foundation of support for individuals and families across the Federation.
Achievements as of July 2024
- COVID- 19 Frontline workers’ honorarium.
- MRI machine purchased for JNF Hospital.
- Life support systems training for over 250 healthcare workers.
- New Cataract Equipment purchased for JNF Hospital.
- 24/7 doctor service at Pogson Medical Centre.
- Increased human resource capacity at the local Blood Bank.
- Settlement of a $2 million debt owed to medical suppliers.
- Restoration and decluttering of the Ministry of Health Headquarters.
- Restoration and decluttering of the Cardin Home.
- Upgrading of the chemical cabinet at the oncology unit at JNF Hospital.
- Automated Urinalysis machine at JNF Hospital lab.
- Baby Friendly Accreditation from PAHO’s baby-friendly initiative.
- MOU between Ross University & Ministry Health & Agriculture for scientific research collaboration.
- Introduction of National Blood Drive Exercise/Launch of Blood Donation Campaign at JNF Hospital.
- Instillation of air condition units for the medical and surgical wards at JNF Hospital.
- Restoration of roof at JNF Hospital
- Upgrade in the Water System at JNF Hospital – Ongoing project from July 26, 2023.
- Renovation of the lobby at JNF (funded by The Cable).
- Launch and expansion of the Seniors Daycare Programme to other communities.
- Hosting of Inaugural Seniors Prom.
- Social security pension increase from $430 to $500.
- Social Security funeral grant benefit increase from $2000 to $3000
- $500 dividends payment to all Social Security contributors
- $1000 workers bonus (40th Anniversary of Independence 2023)