Dr Christopher Tufton
Dr Christopher Tufton is a Jamaican cabinet minister who recently commented on the anticipated timing of upcoming parliamentary elections, suggesting they may be called by Prime Minister Andrew Holness in the near future.
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Health and Wellness Minister Dr Christopher Tufton confirmed that nearly 300 Cuban doctors and specialists continue to serve in Jamaica under existing contracts.
Jamaica to end 50-year-old medical programme with Cuba | News
Jamaica· 2026-03-05
Dr Christopher Tufton, the Health and Wellness Minister, expects the overcrowding at the Cornwall Regional Hospital to be reduced by next week.
Jamaicans encouraged to report building code breaches | NewsJamaica· 2026-01-17
Health and Wellness Minister Dr Christopher Tufton expressed hope for the restoration of hospitals affected by Hurricane Melissa.
Heavy-duty payout | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-12-26
Health Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton facilitated the deployment of the Chinese medical ship to Jamaica.
China hands over more than US$4 million in Melissa aid as medical ship arrives in Montego Bay | NewsJamaica· 2025-12-05
Minister of Health and Wellness Dr Christopher Tufton acknowledged that the security of relief supplies and aid workers is likely to become an issue.
Appeal for patience | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-11-03
Dr Christopher Tufton described the significant damage across hospitals in Jamaica due to Hurricane Melissa.
Britons to be evacuated from Jamaica as UK sends aid
United Kingdom· 2025-11-01
Dr Christopher Tufton introduced Lyndsey McDonnough to his management team shortly after becoming Minister of Health.
Peter Espeut | Exoneration? Not at all! | CommentaryJamaica· 2025-10-10
Health Minister Dr Christopher Tufton declared that 3,000 new posts have been established in the health sector to increase staffing in hospitals.
Oversubscribed, understaffed | News | Jamaica GleanerJamaica· 2025-10-05
Dr Christopher Tufton expressed gratitude for the vote of confidence that the Jamaican people has placed in the JLP.
JLP to closely monitor official count following shock losses | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-09-05
Dr Christopher Tufton was a JLP member from 2007 to 2011.
Bellwether stays true | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-09-04
Dr. Christopher Tufton will represent the Jamaica Labour Party in the debate.
JDC denies politics behind no sign language at first election debate, interpreter secured for tonight’s debate | NewsJamaica· 2025-08-27
Dr Christopher Tufton is also facing off in the debate as a representative of the governing Jamaica Labour Party.
Funding of tax cuts must be explained in debate, says Hyman | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-08-26
Dr Christopher Tufton is the chairman of the JLP’s campaign committee.
JLP to launch manifesto at mass rally on Sunday | NewsJamaica· 2025-08-21
Dr. Christopher Tufton is part of the Jamaica Labour Party's team for the economy debate.
Jamaica Debates Commission announces changes and teams for election debates | NewsJamaica· 2025-08-19
KD Knight is threatening a defamation suit against Health Minister Dr Christopher Tufton for the playing of a manipulated recording.
KD Knight threatens lawsuit over 'manipulated recording' played at JLP rally | NewsJamaica· 2025-08-12
Health Minister Dr Christopher Tufton arranged for the surgery, which was done a month later in November.
Ajanae’s tough road leads to triumph | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-06-23
Dr Christopher Tufton is the Health and Wellness Minister who has been criticized by Dr Morais Guy for not addressing health sector issues.
Corporate Hands | Discovery Bauxite gives support to Discovery Bay Dolphins Little League baseball team | NewsJamaica· 2025-06-19
Minister of Health and Wellness Dr Christopher Tufton praised Allen-Bradley’s unwavering service and volunteerism.
Negril clinic opens new chapter in paediatric care | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-06-07
Dr. Christopher Tufton, the Health and Wellness Minister, wrote a chapter about Jodian Fearon's death in his book, reflecting on the pandemic's impact.
PAIN PROLONGED | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-04-13
Keri-Ann Greenwood hopes to connect with Dr Christopher Tufton, the minister of health and wellness, for partnerships in her charity work.
Keri-Ann Greenwood returns home, shares plans for charity | EntertainmentJamaica· 2025-03-21
Dr Christopher Tufton is the Health Minister who assisted Crawford during her health crisis.
Tears of resilience | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-03-18
Jean Lowrie-Chin hopes Health and Wellness Minister Dr Christopher Tufton will tour the facilities here at the Louis Grant Medical Centre.
Easing the challenges of healthcare for seniors | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-03-04
Dr Christopher Tufton is a Cabinet minister who expressed his belief that Holness will call the elections soon.
Proposed budget has $1.9 billion for elections | NewsJamaica· 2025-02-14
