Dr. Christopher Tufton

Dr Alfred Dawes Explains Monkeypox

Health Minister Dr Christopher Tufton says emergency protocols have been triggered, in line with international health regulations with Monkeypox confirmed…

2 years ago

Monkeypox Confirmed in Jamaica, Health Minister Urges Calm

The first case of Monkeypox has been confirmed in Jamaica. Health Minister Dr Christopher Tufton made the announcement in an…

2 years ago

Tufton Visits St. Ann’s Bay Regional Hospital

The St. Ann's Bay Regional Hospital was one of the stops made by Health Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton as a part…

2 years ago

School Launches Mental Health Program

Minister of Health and wellness Dr. Christopher Tufton has launched the first mental health program in one infant and primary…

2 years ago

Tufton: Jamaica Has Done Well in Managing COVID-19 Pandemic

Health Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton in responding to the latest advisory from the United States Centres for Disease Control and…

2 years ago

Health Minister Silences Concern Over W.H.O And Sovereignty

Following concerns raised on Jamaica’s participation in the World Health Assembly and the country giving up its sovereignty to the World Health…

2 years ago

Jamaica Now Experiencing 5th Wave of COVID-19

Jamaica is experiencing the 5th wave of COVID-19 infections. The official confirmation came from Health Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton during…

3 years ago

Health Minister Seeks to Improve the Port Antonio Hospital

During a recent tour of the Port Antonio Hospital, the Health Minister Dr Christopher Tufton spoke at length about his plans…

3 years ago

Health Systems to Process 1 Million Transactions At A Time

One hundred and five (105) health facilities will receive ICT upgrade before the end of 2022. Health Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton…

3 years ago

Health Ministry to Clear Backlog of Elective Surgeries

The Health Ministry, through a special intervention, is bent on clearing a backlog of elective surgeries exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. These…

3 years ago