Public health specialist and telemedicine research pioneer, Professor Winston Davidson has died.

Professor Davidson, who was a Founding Member of the Jamaica Public Health Doctors Association and the Jamaica Menopause Society passed away at the Tony Thwaites wing of the University Hospital of the West Indies this morning.

In expressing sadness at Professor Davidson’s passing, Health and Wellness Minister, Dr Christopher Tufton described him as an advocate for health and one who provided significant leadership in the sector.

Dr Tufton also pointed to the Professor’s advisory role during the COVID pandemic.