The Dominica-China Friendship Hospital (DCFH) marked a significant milestone in healthcare advancement with the inauguration of a fully equipped Accident and Emergency (A&E) Operating Theatre on November 6, 2025. Valued at EC$1.17 million, this cutting-edge facility was made possible through the generous support of The Maria Holder Memorial Trust, reinforcing the government’s commitment to modernizing Dominica’s healthcare infrastructure. Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit, addressing the audience at the opening ceremony, hailed the initiative as a testament to the government’s dedication to quality healthcare. He lauded the Trust for its unwavering partnership since 2015, which has previously aided national recovery efforts post-Tropical Storm Erika and Hurricane Maria. The new theatre, equipped with advanced anesthesia systems, orthopedic extensions, portable imaging devices, and rapid diagnostic tools, is poised to revolutionize emergency care by enabling urgent surgeries directly within the A&E Department, thereby eliminating the need for patient transfers. This development is expected to enhance response times, improve patient outcomes, and increase survival rates. Prime Minister Skerrit also commended the Dominica Hospitals Authority and Health Minister Cassanni Laville for their leadership and technical expertise. The government’s broader vision includes the construction of the Marigot Hospital, upgrades to 13 health centers, and ongoing enhancements at DCFH, all aimed at ensuring accessible, affordable, and dependable healthcare for all Dominicans. Minister Laville emphasized that the new facility will streamline surgical operations, reducing delays and cancellations of elective procedures by localizing emergency interventions within the A&E.
New Accident and Emergency Operating Theatre opens at the Dominica-China Friendship Hospital
