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Vehicles assigned to the Vector Control Unit under the Western Regional Health Authority stationed at Savanna-la-Mar Public General Hospital in Westmoreland, ahead of deployment to areas affected by Hurricane Melissa.
Vehicles assigned to the Vector Control Unit under the Western Regional Health Authority stationed at Savanna-la-Mar Public General Hospital in Westmoreland, ahead of deployment to areas affected by Hurricane Melissa.

Ministry of Health Activates National Vector Control Response Following Hurricane Melissa

By: PETA-GAY HODGES, November 4, 2025
The Ministry of Health and Wellness has activated an extensive national vector-control response following the passage of Hurricane Melissa, which left widespread flooding and conditions conducive to increased vector populations...
Senior Medical Officer of the Savanna-la-Mar Public General Hospital in Westmoreland, Dr. Suman Vemu (left), and Chief Executive Officer, Roan Grant, have expressed gratitude to healthcare workers who journeyed to the facility on Sunday (November 2), as part of the Ministry of Health and Wellness’ Solidarity Cleanup Exercise. Under the initiative, more than 200 volunteers, including Ministry representatives, travelled to Falmouth, Cornwall Regional, Noel Holmes, and Savanna-la-Mar Hospitals to assist with cleanup efforts following Hurricane Melissa’s passage on October 28.

Savanna-La-Mar Hospital Leadership Expresses Gratitude for Post-Hurricane Recovery Support

By: Peta-Gay Hodges, November 3, 2025
Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) Representative to Jamaica, Ian Stein.

PAHO/WHO Representative Visits Cornwall Regional Hospital

By: Garwin Davis, November 3, 2025

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