False rumors circulating on social media that only one out of six operating theatres at Jamaica’s Mandeville Regional Hospital remains functional have been strongly refuted by the Southern Regional Health Authority. In an official clarification released on Friday, the public health body confirmed that every single operating theatre at the Manchester-based facility is fully operational and ready to serve patients.
The authority also revealed that a recent $13.4 million investment has gone toward comprehensive upgrades for four of the hospital’s six operating theatres, part of a proactive maintenance strategy designed to boost the quality and reliability of surgical services across the facility. The extensive renovation project covered a wide range of critical improvements, including resurfacing interior walls and flooring, upgrading storage infrastructure, replacing outdated doors, improving lighting systems, and overhauling old plumbing networks.
Beyond structural updates, the upgrades have delivered tangible benefits for both clinical staff and people receiving care at the hospital: enhanced surgical safety standards, stricter infection control protocols, and overall improved working and treatment environments. In closing, the health authority issued a public appeal urging social media users to avoid spreading unsubstantiated misinformation, reminding the community to cross-check all claims against official, credible sources before sharing content online.