Holness to open new A&E Department at Cornwall Regional Hospital in coming weeks, says Tufton

According to Jamaica Observer (General News), KINGSTON, Jamaica—Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness will officially open the new Accident and Emergency (A&E) Department at the Cornwall Regional Hospital in the coming weeks, according to the Minister of Health and Wellness Dr Christopher Tufton. Tufton said the main building is twice the size of the former space, with full trauma, ambulatory and emergency services; 10 observation beds; two operating theatres and two minor theatres; dedicated ultrasound and ECG rooms; and its own imaging suite with CT scanner and digital X-ray. “Moving A&E into the main building will also free space for 35 additional beds,” said Tufton. He was speaking in the House of Representatives on October 13 where he announced that four new public hospitals will be built by the National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority (NaRRA). The facilities to be constructed are a new 250-bed Black River Hospital i