Christopher Tufton
JamaicapoliticianMale8.1Global Dominance: 0.00%Christopher Tufton is a Jamaican politician and the current Minister of Health and Wellness. He has played a pivotal role in promoting public health initiatives, particularly focusing on mental health awareness through campaigns like #DoYourShare. Recently, he emphasized the importance of creating safe spaces for young people during a wellness check-in event at the Faculty of Medical Sciences at The University of the West Indies, where he addressed the stigma associated with mental health challenges and encouraged students to seek help when needed.
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Health and Wellness Minister Dr Christopher Tufton is urging women to start having more babies while outlining government measures to encourage this.
Basil Jarrett | Want more babies? Make better boys | CommentaryJamaica· 2026-08-06
Minister of Health and Wellness Dr Christopher Tufton praised the hospital’s staff for their dedication and years of service to the Jamaican people.
KPH marks 250 years with free health fair | HealthJamaica· 2026-08-05
Health and Wellness Minister Dr Christopher Tufton has hailed the newly inaugurated Oasis Imaging and MRI Centre as an important addition to Jamaica’s healthcare landscape.
Tufton hails AI-powered imaging centre | NewsJamaica· 2026-08-01
Health Minister Dr Christopher Tufton said concerns about minors’ use of social media is viewed by the ministry as a matter of public health.
ONLINE SHIELD - Study finds widespread support for regulating social media use by minors | NewsJamaica· 2026-07-29Health Minister Dr Christopher Tufton said concerns about minors’ use of social media is viewed by the ministry as a matter of public health.
ONLINE SHIELD - Study finds widespread support for regulating social media use by minors | NewsJamaica· 2026-07-29Dr Christopher Tufton unveiled the survey findings at a press conference.
Majority of Jamaicans support regulating social media use by minors, survey finds | NewsJamaica· 2026-07-29
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr Christopher Tufton, has welcomed the establishment of the Caribbean Public Health Agency Antimicrobial Resistance Regional Reference Referral Laboratory in Kingston.
CARPHA sets up lab in Kingston | NewsJamaica· 2026-07-23
Health and Wellness Minister Dr Christopher Tufton said on June 25 that he is pushing for the Mt Salem-based CRH’s full restoration to be completed within the current financial year.
‘Unacceptable!’ - JMDA, citizens condemn latest delay for CRH’s full restoration 10 years on | NewsJamaica· 2026-07-06
Dr Christopher Tufton calls for greater protection of children online.
The real challenge is forming digital citizens | LettersJamaica· 2026-07-06
Christopher Tufton reported that, of more than 1,800 pieces of equipment assessed by the island’s regional health authorities, only 47 per cent were fully functional.
Editorial | Building a culture of repair | CommentaryJamaica· 2026-07-04
Dr Christopher Tufton has highlighted Jamaica’s weak maintenance culture.
Christopher Burgess | No more rickety-tickety repairs to schools | CommentaryJamaica· 2026-06-29
Health and Wellness Minister Dr Christopher Tufton wants parents, schools, and community leaders to join in the ongoing fight against the use and distribution of synthetic and recreational drugs.
Community influencers urged to join fight against synthetic drugs | NewsJamaica· 2026-06-27Minister of Health and Wellness Dr Christopher Tufton says he has instructed the Regional Health Authorities to act immediately to address the working conditions of medical interns.
Government moves to address working conditions of medical interns amid concerns | NewsJamaica· 2026-06-24Health Minister Christopher Tufton highlighted one of Jamaica’s most persistent institutional failures: chronic delays to development.
Christopher Burgess | Bureaucracy in housing | CommentaryJamaica· 2026-05-31
Health and Wellness Minister Dr Christopher Tufton warned that a void could be created if health professionals decide to return home.
Jamaica medical partnership with Cuba lasted 49 years
Guyana· 2026-03-08
Health and Wellness Minister Christopher Tufton had previously said about 300 Cuban doctors and medical professionals were working on the island.
Jamaica to end medical cooperation program with CubaGuyana· 2026-03-07
Health Minister Christopher Tufton told the same parliamentary committee that the Government has already begun preparing for potential gaps in the public health system.
Cuba says Jamaica 'yielded' to US pressure; to withdraw all medical workers | NewsJamaica· 2026-03-07
Christopher Tufton is the Health Minister who outlined the Government’s plans to address potential gaps in the public health system if Cuban medical personnel leave Jamaica.
US did not influence Jamaica's decision to end Cuban medical programme, says Johnson Smith | NewsJamaica· 2026-03-06
Health and Wellness Minister Dr Christopher Tufton warned that a void could be created if health professionals decide to return home.
HEALTHCARE HEARTBREAK: Tufton seeks to assure that contingencies in place to counter announced shutdown of 50-y-o bilateral agreement that allowed Cuban doctors to fill gaps in sector | NewsJamaica· 2026-03-06Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr Christopher Tufton, is urging beverage manufacturers to adopt measures that support the reduction of sugar content.
Health Minister urges beverage manufacturers to reduce sugar content | NewsJamaica· 2026-02-24
Thompson praised Health Minister Dr Christopher Tufton for recognizing the importance of tackling non-communicable diseases through comprehensive public health initiatives.
Gov’t senator highlights sexual and reproductive health benefits of sugary drink tax | NewsJamaica· 2026-02-23
Health Minister Dr Christopher Tufton appealed for calm during the tensions at the health centre opening.
Political tensions mar health centre opening in St Mary | NewsJamaica· 2026-02-20
Health and Wellness Minister Dr Christopher Tufton confirmed that while the previous memorandum of understanding (MOU) has expired, nearly 300 Cuban doctors and specialists continue to serve under existing contracts.
Tufton: Jamaica hammering out new health MOU with CubaGuyana· 2026-02-18
Health and Wellness Minister Dr Christopher Tufton confirmed that while the previous memorandum of understanding (MOU) has expired, nearly 300 Cuban doctors and specialists continue to serve under existing contracts.
Tufton: Jamaica hammering out new health MOU with CubaGuyana· 2026-02-17Health and Wellness Minister Dr Christopher Tufton confirmed that while the previous memorandum of understanding (MOU) has expired, nearly 300 Cuban doctors and specialists continue to serve under existing contracts.
Tufton: Jamaica hammering out new health MOU with Cuba | NewsJamaica· 2026-02-17Health and Wellness Minister Dr Christopher Tufton said the additional capacity will significantly ease pressure on accident and emergency services.
100-bed medical dome aimed at easing pressure on CRH | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2026-02-09
Health and Wellness Minister Christopher Tufton has said the challenges facing the children’s facility are distinct from those at Cornwall Regional Hospital.
Contractor delays challenge timeline for Western children’s hospital as staffing plans advance | NewsJamaica· 2026-02-08Health and Wellness Minister Dr Christopher Tufton stated that the dome will significantly improve patient flow and relieve congestion in the Accident and Emergency Department.
Large medical dome to be installed at Cornwall Regional Hospital to ease strain | NewsJamaica· 2026-02-08
Dr Christopher Tufton has called on health professionals to add their voices to the push for regulation of social media use among children.
Health community urged to lobby for regulation of social media access among youth | NewsJamaica· 2026-02-07The letter was copied to several key officials, including Minister of Health and Wellness Dr Christopher Tufton.
JMDA raises staffing, pay and patient safety concerns at UHWI, issues ultimatum | NewsJamaica· 2026-02-05
