Health Ministry to launch Mpox public education campaign; Tufton to provide updates soon

The Health and Wellness Ministry is to commence a Public Education and Community Engagement Programme, as Jamaica prepares for Mpox.

Additionally Health Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton is to update the Cabinet and the public in the coming days.

He says the government is prepared should Mpox be detected on the island again.

His statement follows the World Health Organisation’s declaration of Mpox as a public health emergency of international concern.

Mpox has been detected in several countries, including Sweden and some African nations.

Noting that he met with the ministry’s technical team and the four regional health authorities, regarding Mpox today Dr. Tufton said Jamaica continues to prepare for the possible reintroduction of the virus. 

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JPS explains spike in bills saying it’s the result of  devaluation and more expensive fuel

The Health and Wellness Ministry is to commence a Public Education and Community Engagement Programme, as Jamaica prepares for Mpox.

Additionally Health Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton is to update the Cabinet and the public in the coming days.

He says the government is prepared should Mpox be detected on the island again.

His statement follows the World Health Organisation’s declaration of Mpox as a public health emergency of international concern.

Mpox has been detected in several countries, including Sweden and some African nations.

Noting that he met with the ministry’s technical team and the four regional health authorities, regarding Mpox today Dr. Tufton said Jamaica continues to prepare for the possible reintroduction of the virus. 

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Charges laid against 5 men arrested in connection with a massive cocaine seizure in St. Andrew earlier this month

The Health and Wellness Ministry is to commence a Public Education and Community Engagement Programme, as Jamaica prepares for Mpox.

Additionally Health Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton is to update the Cabinet and the public in the coming days.

He says the government is prepared should Mpox be detected on the island again.

His statement follows the World Health Organisation’s declaration of Mpox as a public health emergency of international concern.

Mpox has been detected in several countries, including Sweden and some African nations.

Noting that he met with the ministry’s technical team and the four regional health authorities, regarding Mpox today Dr. Tufton said Jamaica continues to prepare for the possible reintroduction of the virus. 

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JTA Annual Conference to debate resolution which calls on government to outline retention strategies for teachers

The Health and Wellness Ministry is to commence a Public Education and Community Engagement Programme, as Jamaica prepares for Mpox.

Additionally Health Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton is to update the Cabinet and the public in the coming days.

He says the government is prepared should Mpox be detected on the island again.

His statement follows the World Health Organisation’s declaration of Mpox as a public health emergency of international concern.

Mpox has been detected in several countries, including Sweden and some African nations.

Noting that he met with the ministry’s technical team and the four regional health authorities, regarding Mpox today Dr. Tufton said Jamaica continues to prepare for the possible reintroduction of the virus. 

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Grammy submission deadline approaches

The Health and Wellness Ministry is to commence a Public Education and Community Engagement Programme, as Jamaica prepares for Mpox.

Additionally Health Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton is to update the Cabinet and the public in the coming days.

He says the government is prepared should Mpox be detected on the island again.

His statement follows the World Health Organisation’s declaration of Mpox as a public health emergency of international concern.

Mpox has been detected in several countries, including Sweden and some African nations.

Noting that he met with the ministry’s technical team and the four regional health authorities, regarding Mpox today Dr. Tufton said Jamaica continues to prepare for the possible reintroduction of the virus. 

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Vybz Kartel meets with St. Vincent’s Prime Minister

The Health and Wellness Ministry is to commence a Public Education and Community Engagement Programme, as Jamaica prepares for Mpox.

Additionally Health Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton is to update the Cabinet and the public in the coming days.

He says the government is prepared should Mpox be detected on the island again.

His statement follows the World Health Organisation’s declaration of Mpox as a public health emergency of international concern.

Mpox has been detected in several countries, including Sweden and some African nations.

Noting that he met with the ministry’s technical team and the four regional health authorities, regarding Mpox today Dr. Tufton said Jamaica continues to prepare for the possible reintroduction of the virus. 

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IRIE FM’s 2024 Marcus Garvey celebration a success

The Health and Wellness Ministry is to commence a Public Education and Community Engagement Programme, as Jamaica prepares for Mpox.

Additionally Health Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton is to update the Cabinet and the public in the coming days.

He says the government is prepared should Mpox be detected on the island again.

His statement follows the World Health Organisation’s declaration of Mpox as a public health emergency of international concern.

Mpox has been detected in several countries, including Sweden and some African nations.

Noting that he met with the ministry’s technical team and the four regional health authorities, regarding Mpox today Dr. Tufton said Jamaica continues to prepare for the possible reintroduction of the virus. 

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JLP urges OUR to instruct JPS to suspend payments amid customer complaints of soaring electricity bills

The Health and Wellness Ministry is to commence a Public Education and Community Engagement Programme, as Jamaica prepares for Mpox.

Additionally Health Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton is to update the Cabinet and the public in the coming days.

He says the government is prepared should Mpox be detected on the island again.

His statement follows the World Health Organisation’s declaration of Mpox as a public health emergency of international concern.

Mpox has been detected in several countries, including Sweden and some African nations.

Noting that he met with the ministry’s technical team and the four regional health authorities, regarding Mpox today Dr. Tufton said Jamaica continues to prepare for the possible reintroduction of the virus. 

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3 people shot, 2 fatally, in Gregory Park, St. Catherine yesterday 

The Health and Wellness Ministry is to commence a Public Education and Community Engagement Programme, as Jamaica prepares for Mpox.

Additionally Health Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton is to update the Cabinet and the public in the coming days.

He says the government is prepared should Mpox be detected on the island again.

His statement follows the World Health Organisation’s declaration of Mpox as a public health emergency of international concern.

Mpox has been detected in several countries, including Sweden and some African nations.

Noting that he met with the ministry’s technical team and the four regional health authorities, regarding Mpox today Dr. Tufton said Jamaica continues to prepare for the possible reintroduction of the virus. 

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Co-captains named for WI U19 Women’s squad to tour United Kingdom

The Health and Wellness Ministry is to commence a Public Education and Community Engagement Programme, as Jamaica prepares for Mpox.

Additionally Health Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton is to update the Cabinet and the public in the coming days.

He says the government is prepared should Mpox be detected on the island again.

His statement follows the World Health Organisation’s declaration of Mpox as a public health emergency of international concern.

Mpox has been detected in several countries, including Sweden and some African nations.

Noting that he met with the ministry’s technical team and the four regional health authorities, regarding Mpox today Dr. Tufton said Jamaica continues to prepare for the possible reintroduction of the virus. 

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