In response to the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa, an emergency field hospital has been set up at Black River High School in St Elizabeth, Jamaica. This initiative, spearheaded by the evangelical Christian humanitarian organization Samaritan’s Purse International Relief, aims to bolster the local healthcare infrastructure during this critical time. The facility, staffed by over 60 professionals including members of the Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART), is designed to replicate the capabilities of the severely damaged Black River Hospital. Dr Kelly Sites, the Medical Director of the emergency field hospital, emphasized the self-sustaining nature of the unit, which is equipped with its own power generators and can handle a wide range of medical needs, from chronic conditions to emergency surgeries. The hospital features a triage department, emergency rooms, an intensive care unit, an operating room, an obstetrics facility, patient wards, a full laboratory, and a pharmacy. Additionally, family-practice physicians are available to manage chronic diseases such as hypertension, sickle cell anemia, and diabetes. The field hospital is also collaborating with local facilities and utilizing ground and air ambulance services to transport patients to Kingston when necessary. Beyond medical services, the Samaritan’s Purse team is providing non-food items, shelter, tarps, water, and sanitation assistance across the island. Dr Sites mentioned that the team plans to remain in Jamaica for at least a month, or longer if needed, to ensure continued support for the local community.