Dr. Christopher Tufton

Health Minister Concerned About Lifestyle Diseases

Phase one of the 13 million dollar salt study commissioned by the Ministry of Health and Wellness in 2021, revealed health patterns among Jamaicans…

2 years ago

Kitson Town Residents Protest For Councillor’s Resignation

"Mccook must go" was the chant Friday morning, from residents of Kitson Town in St. Catherine, as they demanded a new Councillor. …

2 years ago

Dr Tufton: Limited Monkey Pox Vaccines for Jamaica

Health Minister Dr Christopher Tufton has announced that approximately 3,500 Monkeypox vaccines will become available to Jamaicans later this month. The…

2 years ago

Health Ministry to Collaborate with Canada’s Ministry

Jamaica's Public Health System can expect to see some improvements in the near future as Health Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton…

2 years ago

Substance Abuse Increase in Schools

Data from the Ministry of Health and Wellness (MOHW) pointed to the rising use of drugs among students, including molly.…

2 years ago

Government Committed to Improving Public Health System

While speaking at the open house and exhibition for the upgrades coming to the Spanish Town Hospital, Health Minister Dr…

2 years ago

Tackling the Declining Birth Rate in Jamaica

Minister of Health, Dr. Chistopher Tufton expressed his concern over the decline in Jamaica's birth rate. He lamented that if…

2 years ago

Dr Tufton: Health Care Sector Will See Constant Change

Speaking at the Health Care Professional Leadership Graduation, Health Minister Dr Christopher Tufton challenged the new graduates to see themselves as…

2 years ago

Consultations For Nutrition Policy Begin

In a bid to increase healthy food consumption, the Ministry of Health in partnership with the Education Ministry held a consultation…

2 years ago

Doctors Weigh in On GOJ’s Decision to Import Medical Workers

Medical doctors are weighing in on the Ministry of Health's decision to import workers to clear the backlog of elective…

2 years ago