#MelissaAftermath: Some health centres reopen; hospitals in emergency mode

KINGSTON, Jamaica — The South East Regional Health Authority (SERHA) has announced the reopening of numerous health centers across Kingston, St. Andrew, St. Catherine, and St. Thomas as of Thursday. This marks a significant step in restoring healthcare services following recent disruptions. In Kingston and St. Andrew, facilities such as Alpha Dental, Bull Bay Health Centre, and the Community Health & Psychiatry at the University of the West Indies are now operational. Similarly, in St. Catherine, centers like Barton’s Health Centre, Bridgeport Dental Clinic, and Greater Portmore Health Centre have resumed services. St. Thomas residents can now access care at Morant Bay Health Centre, Llandewey Health Centre, and others. All centers are open daily from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. Additionally, SERHA confirmed that full services are being offered at five major hospitals, including the Kingston Public Hospital and Princess Margaret Hospital. However, other hospitals remain in emergency mode, focusing solely on critical and life-saving care.