The Ministry of People Empowerment and Elder Affairs has advised that persons, particularly those who are hearing impaired, may now send WhatsApp messages to the Ministry’s helpline, 536-4673 or 536-HOPE.
The Ministry held discussions with Digicel to ensure that persons who are deaf or hearing impaired could also get their concerns and queries addressed in the wake of COVID-19.
Additionally, the helpline will officially be operating as a 24-hour service from 8:00 p.m. tomorrow, Saturday, March 28.