No room for LGBTQ+ discrimination in health sector, says Tufton
Nov 5th, 2021 | Category: EDITORS' FORUM | 7:32#JamaicaGleaner #EditorsForum #LGBTQ+ #Healthcare NOVEMBER 5, 2021: Health and Wellness Minister Dr Christopher Tufton has said that his ministry will not tolerate any form of discrimination against Jamaica’s LGBTQ+ community, noting that gays, lesbians, and transgender people will be treated just like any other citizens when it comes to mental health services. Tufton gave the assurance on Wednesday while addressing a Gleaner Editors’ Forum looking at issues surrounding access to mental healthcare by LGBTQ+ Jamaicans.
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