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Jamaica's Cornwall Regional Hospital opens after major rehabilitation

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The refurbished Accident and Emergency department at Cornwall Regional Hospital opened recently. Prime Minister Andrew Holness apologized for the prolonged delay in the facility’s $23.5-billion rehabilitation. The original hospital, which opened in 1974, received a grant from Canada to equip it.

From jamaicaobserver.com

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Andrew Holness stated that the current scope of work, including land acquisition and other expenses, would cost approximately $40 billion in today’s terms. This highlights the significant fiscal commitment required for major national healthcare infrastructure in Jamaica.

From jamaicaobserver.com

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  • Andrew HolnessPrime Minister of Jamaica, who oversaw the completion of the hospital.
  • Cornwall Regional HospitalHealthcare organization in Montego Bay, Jamaica, that underwent rehabilitation.
  • JamaicaThe nation where Cornwall Regional Hospital is located.

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