Health minister assures that Jamaica remains malaria free

The health ministry has sought to assure that citizens need not have any fear about malaria.

This as the risk threshold has not been reached.

Portfolio minister Dr. Christopher Tufton gave the assurance while responding  to questions from the opposition in parliament today.

Concern had been raised about exposure to malaria in the wake of reports that Haitians who recently entered the country illegally tested positive for the disease.

Dr. Tufton pointed out that health officials in the areas where the Haitians were found, activated the relevant response protocols.

Jamaica has been malaria free for years, with the official eradication designation being re-instated in 2012. 

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Health Ministry records 4 dengue related deaths between 2024 & 2025

The health ministry has sought to assure that citizens need not have any fear about malaria.

This as the risk threshold has not been reached.

Portfolio minister Dr. Christopher Tufton gave the assurance while responding  to questions from the opposition in parliament today.

Concern had been raised about exposure to malaria in the wake of reports that Haitians who recently entered the country illegally tested positive for the disease.

Dr. Tufton pointed out that health officials in the areas where the Haitians were found, activated the relevant response protocols.

Jamaica has been malaria free for years, with the official eradication designation being re-instated in 2012. 

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4 dengue related deaths recorded between 2024 and this year

The health ministry has sought to assure that citizens need not have any fear about malaria.

This as the risk threshold has not been reached.

Portfolio minister Dr. Christopher Tufton gave the assurance while responding  to questions from the opposition in parliament today.

Concern had been raised about exposure to malaria in the wake of reports that Haitians who recently entered the country illegally tested positive for the disease.

Dr. Tufton pointed out that health officials in the areas where the Haitians were found, activated the relevant response protocols.

Jamaica has been malaria free for years, with the official eradication designation being re-instated in 2012. 

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Claudette Thompson assumes duties as new DPP effective today

The health ministry has sought to assure that citizens need not have any fear about malaria.

This as the risk threshold has not been reached.

Portfolio minister Dr. Christopher Tufton gave the assurance while responding  to questions from the opposition in parliament today.

Concern had been raised about exposure to malaria in the wake of reports that Haitians who recently entered the country illegally tested positive for the disease.

Dr. Tufton pointed out that health officials in the areas where the Haitians were found, activated the relevant response protocols.

Jamaica has been malaria free for years, with the official eradication designation being re-instated in 2012. 

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Councillor wants it to be illegal for non JCF members to wear police uniform, following Commodore mass shooting incident

The health ministry has sought to assure that citizens need not have any fear about malaria.

This as the risk threshold has not been reached.

Portfolio minister Dr. Christopher Tufton gave the assurance while responding  to questions from the opposition in parliament today.

Concern had been raised about exposure to malaria in the wake of reports that Haitians who recently entered the country illegally tested positive for the disease.

Dr. Tufton pointed out that health officials in the areas where the Haitians were found, activated the relevant response protocols.

Jamaica has been malaria free for years, with the official eradication designation being re-instated in 2012. 

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Father of murdered teen girl held by police in St Catherine

The health ministry has sought to assure that citizens need not have any fear about malaria.

This as the risk threshold has not been reached.

Portfolio minister Dr. Christopher Tufton gave the assurance while responding  to questions from the opposition in parliament today.

Concern had been raised about exposure to malaria in the wake of reports that Haitians who recently entered the country illegally tested positive for the disease.

Dr. Tufton pointed out that health officials in the areas where the Haitians were found, activated the relevant response protocols.

Jamaica has been malaria free for years, with the official eradication designation being re-instated in 2012. 

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Fisherman suspected to have drowned, 16 others rescued by JDF Coast Guard

The health ministry has sought to assure that citizens need not have any fear about malaria.

This as the risk threshold has not been reached.

Portfolio minister Dr. Christopher Tufton gave the assurance while responding  to questions from the opposition in parliament today.

Concern had been raised about exposure to malaria in the wake of reports that Haitians who recently entered the country illegally tested positive for the disease.

Dr. Tufton pointed out that health officials in the areas where the Haitians were found, activated the relevant response protocols.

Jamaica has been malaria free for years, with the official eradication designation being re-instated in 2012. 

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Police arrest 2 PPV operators captured on video driving recklessly

The health ministry has sought to assure that citizens need not have any fear about malaria.

This as the risk threshold has not been reached.

Portfolio minister Dr. Christopher Tufton gave the assurance while responding  to questions from the opposition in parliament today.

Concern had been raised about exposure to malaria in the wake of reports that Haitians who recently entered the country illegally tested positive for the disease.

Dr. Tufton pointed out that health officials in the areas where the Haitians were found, activated the relevant response protocols.

Jamaica has been malaria free for years, with the official eradication designation being re-instated in 2012. 

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Claudette Thompson to officially assume duties as new DPP next Monday

The health ministry has sought to assure that citizens need not have any fear about malaria.

This as the risk threshold has not been reached.

Portfolio minister Dr. Christopher Tufton gave the assurance while responding  to questions from the opposition in parliament today.

Concern had been raised about exposure to malaria in the wake of reports that Haitians who recently entered the country illegally tested positive for the disease.

Dr. Tufton pointed out that health officials in the areas where the Haitians were found, activated the relevant response protocols.

Jamaica has been malaria free for years, with the official eradication designation being re-instated in 2012. 

Read More

INDECOM notes worrying trend of cops removing or destroying cameras

The health ministry has sought to assure that citizens need not have any fear about malaria.

This as the risk threshold has not been reached.

Portfolio minister Dr. Christopher Tufton gave the assurance while responding  to questions from the opposition in parliament today.

Concern had been raised about exposure to malaria in the wake of reports that Haitians who recently entered the country illegally tested positive for the disease.

Dr. Tufton pointed out that health officials in the areas where the Haitians were found, activated the relevant response protocols.

Jamaica has been malaria free for years, with the official eradication designation being re-instated in 2012. 

Read More