Nurses integral to operation of country’s hospitals – Health Minister says no to violence against healthcare workers

Health and Wellness Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton has emphasized the importance of protecting the nation’s healthcare workers.

The Minister’s comment follows the physical assault of a nurse during what is being referred to as a road rage incident last Tuesday.

In a video that has gone viral on social media, the nurse is shown being beaten, dragged to the ground and stomped on by a man armed with what appeared to be a gun.

Robert Bell of St. Andrew is facing five charges in relation to the incident.

The situation, which has sparked national concern, resulted in several protests across the island today.

Addressing nurses and other protestors at the University Hospital of the West Indies this morning, Dr. Tufton noted that though he condemns all acts of violence, citizens should take extra care of healthcare workers.

He explained that nurses are integral to the operation of the country’s hospitals.

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UTECH students protest violence against women amid reports that missing student is dead

Health and Wellness Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton has emphasized the importance of protecting the nation’s healthcare workers.

The Minister’s comment follows the physical assault of a nurse during what is being referred to as a road rage incident last Tuesday.

In a video that has gone viral on social media, the nurse is shown being beaten, dragged to the ground and stomped on by a man armed with what appeared to be a gun.

Robert Bell of St. Andrew is facing five charges in relation to the incident.

The situation, which has sparked national concern, resulted in several protests across the island today.

Addressing nurses and other protestors at the University Hospital of the West Indies this morning, Dr. Tufton noted that though he condemns all acts of violence, citizens should take extra care of healthcare workers.

He explained that nurses are integral to the operation of the country’s hospitals.

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“Enough is enough!” Nurses issue strong warning to persons who choose to carry out violent acts against women and girls

Health and Wellness Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton has emphasized the importance of protecting the nation’s healthcare workers.

The Minister’s comment follows the physical assault of a nurse during what is being referred to as a road rage incident last Tuesday.

In a video that has gone viral on social media, the nurse is shown being beaten, dragged to the ground and stomped on by a man armed with what appeared to be a gun.

Robert Bell of St. Andrew is facing five charges in relation to the incident.

The situation, which has sparked national concern, resulted in several protests across the island today.

Addressing nurses and other protestors at the University Hospital of the West Indies this morning, Dr. Tufton noted that though he condemns all acts of violence, citizens should take extra care of healthcare workers.

He explained that nurses are integral to the operation of the country’s hospitals.

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Attack on female nurse during road rage incident represents continuation of epidemic – President of PNP Women’s Movement Duncan Sutherland

Health and Wellness Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton has emphasized the importance of protecting the nation’s healthcare workers.

The Minister’s comment follows the physical assault of a nurse during what is being referred to as a road rage incident last Tuesday.

In a video that has gone viral on social media, the nurse is shown being beaten, dragged to the ground and stomped on by a man armed with what appeared to be a gun.

Robert Bell of St. Andrew is facing five charges in relation to the incident.

The situation, which has sparked national concern, resulted in several protests across the island today.

Addressing nurses and other protestors at the University Hospital of the West Indies this morning, Dr. Tufton noted that though he condemns all acts of violence, citizens should take extra care of healthcare workers.

He explained that nurses are integral to the operation of the country’s hospitals.

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Health Minister says nurse physically assaulted in road rage incident will receive counselling in addition to medical treatment

Health and Wellness Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton has emphasized the importance of protecting the nation’s healthcare workers.

The Minister’s comment follows the physical assault of a nurse during what is being referred to as a road rage incident last Tuesday.

In a video that has gone viral on social media, the nurse is shown being beaten, dragged to the ground and stomped on by a man armed with what appeared to be a gun.

Robert Bell of St. Andrew is facing five charges in relation to the incident.

The situation, which has sparked national concern, resulted in several protests across the island today.

Addressing nurses and other protestors at the University Hospital of the West Indies this morning, Dr. Tufton noted that though he condemns all acts of violence, citizens should take extra care of healthcare workers.

He explained that nurses are integral to the operation of the country’s hospitals.

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Nurses and UTECH students stage protests calling for end to violence against women and girls

Health and Wellness Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton has emphasized the importance of protecting the nation’s healthcare workers.

The Minister’s comment follows the physical assault of a nurse during what is being referred to as a road rage incident last Tuesday.

In a video that has gone viral on social media, the nurse is shown being beaten, dragged to the ground and stomped on by a man armed with what appeared to be a gun.

Robert Bell of St. Andrew is facing five charges in relation to the incident.

The situation, which has sparked national concern, resulted in several protests across the island today.

Addressing nurses and other protestors at the University Hospital of the West Indies this morning, Dr. Tufton noted that though he condemns all acts of violence, citizens should take extra care of healthcare workers.

He explained that nurses are integral to the operation of the country’s hospitals.

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Violence against women and girls is a stain on Jamaica’s national character – Security Minister Dr. Horace Chang

Health and Wellness Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton has emphasized the importance of protecting the nation’s healthcare workers.

The Minister’s comment follows the physical assault of a nurse during what is being referred to as a road rage incident last Tuesday.

In a video that has gone viral on social media, the nurse is shown being beaten, dragged to the ground and stomped on by a man armed with what appeared to be a gun.

Robert Bell of St. Andrew is facing five charges in relation to the incident.

The situation, which has sparked national concern, resulted in several protests across the island today.

Addressing nurses and other protestors at the University Hospital of the West Indies this morning, Dr. Tufton noted that though he condemns all acts of violence, citizens should take extra care of healthcare workers.

He explained that nurses are integral to the operation of the country’s hospitals.

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Two more operating theatres to be established at the National Chest Hospital

Health and Wellness Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton has emphasized the importance of protecting the nation’s healthcare workers.

The Minister’s comment follows the physical assault of a nurse during what is being referred to as a road rage incident last Tuesday.

In a video that has gone viral on social media, the nurse is shown being beaten, dragged to the ground and stomped on by a man armed with what appeared to be a gun.

Robert Bell of St. Andrew is facing five charges in relation to the incident.

The situation, which has sparked national concern, resulted in several protests across the island today.

Addressing nurses and other protestors at the University Hospital of the West Indies this morning, Dr. Tufton noted that though he condemns all acts of violence, citizens should take extra care of healthcare workers.

He explained that nurses are integral to the operation of the country’s hospitals.

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Medical expert says Jamaica records 100 cases of Tuberculosis and an average three deaths per year

Health and Wellness Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton has emphasized the importance of protecting the nation’s healthcare workers.

The Minister’s comment follows the physical assault of a nurse during what is being referred to as a road rage incident last Tuesday.

In a video that has gone viral on social media, the nurse is shown being beaten, dragged to the ground and stomped on by a man armed with what appeared to be a gun.

Robert Bell of St. Andrew is facing five charges in relation to the incident.

The situation, which has sparked national concern, resulted in several protests across the island today.

Addressing nurses and other protestors at the University Hospital of the West Indies this morning, Dr. Tufton noted that though he condemns all acts of violence, citizens should take extra care of healthcare workers.

He explained that nurses are integral to the operation of the country’s hospitals.

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St. Thomas firmly on path to fulfilling true vision of prosperous, growing, fair, equitable society – PM speaks at Morant Bay Urban Centre’s ribbon-cutting

Health and Wellness Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton has emphasized the importance of protecting the nation’s healthcare workers.

The Minister’s comment follows the physical assault of a nurse during what is being referred to as a road rage incident last Tuesday.

In a video that has gone viral on social media, the nurse is shown being beaten, dragged to the ground and stomped on by a man armed with what appeared to be a gun.

Robert Bell of St. Andrew is facing five charges in relation to the incident.

The situation, which has sparked national concern, resulted in several protests across the island today.

Addressing nurses and other protestors at the University Hospital of the West Indies this morning, Dr. Tufton noted that though he condemns all acts of violence, citizens should take extra care of healthcare workers.

He explained that nurses are integral to the operation of the country’s hospitals.

Read More