Christopher Tufton

Christopher Tufton

politician Jamaica

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.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
10 wks
Reach
131,565
Power
1,355$
Sentiment
7.96
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Jamaica 18 7.67 1.72% +100% 2,961,167 101,719 $15,000 515$
Taiwan 1 8.00 0.13% +0% 23,816,775 29,846 $670,000 840$
Totals 19 26,777,942 131,565 $685,000 1,355$
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

Jamaica Jamaica: Minister of Health, the Hon. Christopher Tufton, posits 'It is our target to ensure that all type V, IV and III health facilities are providing basic services by Friday, November 21.' 8

The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834: Audrey Stewart-Hinchcliffe | After Hurricane Melissa: Infrastructure and systems impact public health and safety

Jamaica Jamaica: Health minister Dr Christopher Tufton is warning Jamaicans not to become complacent in preventing the spread of the disease following Hurricane Melissa. 7

The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834: Health ministry notes downturn in leptospirosis, urges continued vigilance

Jamaica Jamaica: Health and Wellness Minister Dr Christopher Tufton welcomed the ship, highlighting its technical capacity and the timely support it provides to local healthcare. 8

The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834: Chinese medical ship to see only 100 patients daily on Monday and Tuesday, says Health Ministry | News

Taiwan Taiwan: Jamaican Minister of Health and Wellness Christopher Tufton said that the vessel is needed because of the challenges Jamaica faces. 8

Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999: Chinese hospital ship visits hurricane-hit Jamaica

Jamaica Jamaica: Health and Wellness Minister Dr Christopher Tufton welcomed the vessel on Thursday, describing it as a timely and highly technical boost to the country’s healthcare capacity following the storm. 9

The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834: Chinese medical ship with over 100 clinicians begins operations in Jamaica | News

Jamaica Jamaica: Minister of Health and Wellness Dr Christopher Tufton says Jamaica has no confirmed cholera cases after Hurricane Melissa. 8

The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834: No cholera detected | News

Jamaica Jamaica: Health Minister Dr Christopher Tufton said the temporary facility will support operations during repairs to the main hospital. 8

The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834: Westmoreland field hospital to open this week | News

Jamaica Jamaica: Health Minister Dr Christopher Tufton said the programme addresses not only visible physical damage but also the unseen psychological toll on individuals. 8

The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834: At least 1,200 trained in psychological first aid to support storm-hit parishes | News

Jamaica Jamaica: Minister of Health & Wellness Dr Christopher Tufton has sought to assure that the current leptospirosis outbreak poses no great risk to tourists coming to Jamaica. 8

The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834: Tourists safe despite leptospirosis outbreak, says Tufton | News