In a public advisory issued this week, the Dominica Hospitals Authority has declared that all medical services at Marigot Hospital will be temporarily paused on September 22 and 23, 2026. The two-day shutdown is not a response to an unexpected emergency or public health crisis, but rather a pre-planned measure designed to accommodate critical maintenance work across the facility.
To avoid gaps in access to urgent and routine care for local populations, the authority has directed residents of Marigot and its neighboring communities to redirect all requests for emergency assistance and non-emergency medical attention to the Nurse Doris Musgrave Health and Wellness Centre for the duration of the closure. This alternative care arrangement was put in place well in advance to balance the need for infrastructure upgrades with the non-negotiable requirement of keeping health services accessible to all community members.
Hospital officials emphasized that the temporary service suspension is a necessary step to complete the planned improvements without putting patients or maintenance crews at risk, noting that the alternate care hub is fully prepared to absorb the increased patient volume over the two-day period. In closing, the Dominica Hospitals Authority issued a formal apology for any disruption or inconvenience that the temporary closure may cause for area residents, and expressed sincere gratitude in advance for the public’s patience and cooperation as the work is carried out. The authority wrapped up its statement by reaffirming its long-standing institutional commitment to delivering high-quality patient care, echoing its core mission: “Your health, our priority.”