The Ministry of Health and Wellness today broke ground to signal the commencement of work to build the Western Children and Adolescent Hospital on the grounds of the Cornwall Regional Hospital. A gift from the People's Republic of China, the 220 - bed, seven floor complex with a 60 room- resident facility for health professionals is a much needed addition to the public health sector and will relieve the strain on the Bustamante Children's Hospital in Kingston. Here are 5 things you need to know ..
In 2013, the then former Prime Minister the Most Honourable Portia Simpson Miller visited the People's Republic of China and received the commitment from the Government. The current administration under the leadership of Minister of Health Dr. Christopher Tufton, the then permanent secretary Mrs. Sancia Bennett- Templer and current Chief Medical Officer Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor-McKenzie concluded negotiations for the construction of the hospital.
That is correct! The much needed addition to our public health sector infrastructure represents a US$43 million or J$5.7 billion investment.
The hospital will definitely not be a concrete jungle! It will be a modern green children's hospital with Jamaican characteristics. The colour scheme of sunshine and seaside will be integrated into the design to create a vigorous and healthy atmosphere. It will also include a jogging track and playgrounds to ensure children have quicker recovery!
The public lobbies, waiting areas and corridors will have an open air concept to ensure energy saving.Solar panels and solar voltage panels will be installed to provide hot water and support lighting in public areas.
- Ground Floor: Emergency department, Medical imaging department, Inpatient lobby, outpatient lobby, pharmacy, cafe, restaurant, equipment rooms etc
- 2nd Floor : Waiting areas, ENT rooms, Surgical rooms, Internal medicine, rehabilitation, central sterilization and supply department, pathological and clinical laboratories, functional examination department, administration offices,
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