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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Minister Grange out of ICU but remains hospitalized

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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Some vendors disappointed with tolling delay for May Pen to Williamsfield highway leg

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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Prime Minister Holness says United States has pledged support to Jamaica following mass shooting on Cherry Tree Lane, Clarendon

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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PM Holness announces $25 million reward fund to support the investigation of Sunday’s mass shooting in Clarendon

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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SOE declared for Clarendon

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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5 people apprehended in relation to Sunday’s mass shooting on Cherry Tree Lane

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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Authorities to provide update on investigation of Cherry Tree Lane mass shooting during OPM press conference this morning

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 says it met August 12 power restoration deadline, despite noting that sections of some parishes are still without electricity 

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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