During the biennium, Jamaica strengthened its health system response to violence against women by fully integrating comprehensive post-rape care into emergency health services in line with internationally accepted standards.  

With PAHO’s technical support, emergency services met all five applicable criteria for post-rape care, including the introduction of preventive interventions such as hepatitis B vaccination to protect survivors from infection. PAHO supported the development of standardized job aids and clinical guidance to ensure that survivors receive timely, standardized, and survivor-centered care across emergency settings. This achievement strengthened the capacity of frontline services to respond effectively to violence against women, girls, and other groups in situations of vulnerability, improved the quality and continuity of care for survivors, and reinforced linkages between emergency, preventive, and psychosocial services.  

By institutionalizing post-rape care within emergency services, Jamaica reduced health disparities, protected human rights, and improved health outcomes for women and girls affected by violence, while strengthening system resilience and accountability.