Health Minister says more needs to be done to reduce maternal mortality

Health Minister Dr Christopher Tufton has acknowledged that while some progress has been made to reduce maternal mortality, more needs to be done.

He made the comment in the wake of reports that a teenage mother died in childbirth at the Spanish Town hospital last week.

It’s reported that the teen mother had a complicated delivery.

Speaking to reporters on a visit to the Spanish Town Hospital on Wednesday Dr Tufton noted that non-communicable diseases, NCDs, complicate pregnancies. 

He said part of the response to this is ensuring that expectant mothers have a regime that they follow, leading up to the time of delivery.

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Health Ministry awaiting report on death of teen girl during childbirth at Spanish Town Hospital

Health Minister Dr Christopher Tufton has acknowledged that while some progress has been made to reduce maternal mortality, more needs to be done.

He made the comment in the wake of reports that a teenage mother died in childbirth at the Spanish Town hospital last week.

It’s reported that the teen mother had a complicated delivery.

Speaking to reporters on a visit to the Spanish Town Hospital on Wednesday Dr Tufton noted that non-communicable diseases, NCDs, complicate pregnancies. 

He said part of the response to this is ensuring that expectant mothers have a regime that they follow, leading up to the time of delivery.

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More tributes pour in for veteran Journalist Barbara Gayle

Health Minister Dr Christopher Tufton has acknowledged that while some progress has been made to reduce maternal mortality, more needs to be done.

He made the comment in the wake of reports that a teenage mother died in childbirth at the Spanish Town hospital last week.

It’s reported that the teen mother had a complicated delivery.

Speaking to reporters on a visit to the Spanish Town Hospital on Wednesday Dr Tufton noted that non-communicable diseases, NCDs, complicate pregnancies. 

He said part of the response to this is ensuring that expectant mothers have a regime that they follow, leading up to the time of delivery.

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St. Catherine police urged to be more efficient in how they handle permits for events in areas deemed crime hot spots

Health Minister Dr Christopher Tufton has acknowledged that while some progress has been made to reduce maternal mortality, more needs to be done.

He made the comment in the wake of reports that a teenage mother died in childbirth at the Spanish Town hospital last week.

It’s reported that the teen mother had a complicated delivery.

Speaking to reporters on a visit to the Spanish Town Hospital on Wednesday Dr Tufton noted that non-communicable diseases, NCDs, complicate pregnancies. 

He said part of the response to this is ensuring that expectant mothers have a regime that they follow, leading up to the time of delivery.

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Curfew in Enfield, St. Mary extended for 2 days

Health Minister Dr Christopher Tufton has acknowledged that while some progress has been made to reduce maternal mortality, more needs to be done.

He made the comment in the wake of reports that a teenage mother died in childbirth at the Spanish Town hospital last week.

It’s reported that the teen mother had a complicated delivery.

Speaking to reporters on a visit to the Spanish Town Hospital on Wednesday Dr Tufton noted that non-communicable diseases, NCDs, complicate pregnancies. 

He said part of the response to this is ensuring that expectant mothers have a regime that they follow, leading up to the time of delivery.

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Government to remove the tax on tips for hotel workers

Health Minister Dr Christopher Tufton has acknowledged that while some progress has been made to reduce maternal mortality, more needs to be done.

He made the comment in the wake of reports that a teenage mother died in childbirth at the Spanish Town hospital last week.

It’s reported that the teen mother had a complicated delivery.

Speaking to reporters on a visit to the Spanish Town Hospital on Wednesday Dr Tufton noted that non-communicable diseases, NCDs, complicate pregnancies. 

He said part of the response to this is ensuring that expectant mothers have a regime that they follow, leading up to the time of delivery.

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Education Ministry to host subject based camps for secondary students preparing to sit external exams next year 

Health Minister Dr Christopher Tufton has acknowledged that while some progress has been made to reduce maternal mortality, more needs to be done.

He made the comment in the wake of reports that a teenage mother died in childbirth at the Spanish Town hospital last week.

It’s reported that the teen mother had a complicated delivery.

Speaking to reporters on a visit to the Spanish Town Hospital on Wednesday Dr Tufton noted that non-communicable diseases, NCDs, complicate pregnancies. 

He said part of the response to this is ensuring that expectant mothers have a regime that they follow, leading up to the time of delivery.

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Campion College student who died after being hit by a goal post laid to rest  

Health Minister Dr Christopher Tufton has acknowledged that while some progress has been made to reduce maternal mortality, more needs to be done.

He made the comment in the wake of reports that a teenage mother died in childbirth at the Spanish Town hospital last week.

It’s reported that the teen mother had a complicated delivery.

Speaking to reporters on a visit to the Spanish Town Hospital on Wednesday Dr Tufton noted that non-communicable diseases, NCDs, complicate pregnancies. 

He said part of the response to this is ensuring that expectant mothers have a regime that they follow, leading up to the time of delivery.

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St Ann police arrest man in relation to murder of elderly woman in Salem

Health Minister Dr Christopher Tufton has acknowledged that while some progress has been made to reduce maternal mortality, more needs to be done.

He made the comment in the wake of reports that a teenage mother died in childbirth at the Spanish Town hospital last week.

It’s reported that the teen mother had a complicated delivery.

Speaking to reporters on a visit to the Spanish Town Hospital on Wednesday Dr Tufton noted that non-communicable diseases, NCDs, complicate pregnancies. 

He said part of the response to this is ensuring that expectant mothers have a regime that they follow, leading up to the time of delivery.

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Man who promised teen girl modelling job and forced her to do porn, to serve 11 years in prison

Health Minister Dr Christopher Tufton has acknowledged that while some progress has been made to reduce maternal mortality, more needs to be done.

He made the comment in the wake of reports that a teenage mother died in childbirth at the Spanish Town hospital last week.

It’s reported that the teen mother had a complicated delivery.

Speaking to reporters on a visit to the Spanish Town Hospital on Wednesday Dr Tufton noted that non-communicable diseases, NCDs, complicate pregnancies. 

He said part of the response to this is ensuring that expectant mothers have a regime that they follow, leading up to the time of delivery.

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