14/12/2025
On Friday, December 12, Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. Christopher Tufton, team members from the Black River Hospital in St. Elizabeth and a representative from Samaritan’s Purse, an international disaster relief organisation, toured the hospital to assess two major projects now progressing in parallel.
Work is moving swiftly on the relocation of the field hospital from Black River High School to the hospital compound, with Samaritan’s Purse coordinating construction, technical oversight, and training to ensure local teams are fully equipped to manage operations and maintenance going forward. The relocation is expected to be completed soon.
Equally significant is the restoration of the hospital’s main building, which is on track to be recommissioned in January. Dr. Tufton expressed satisfaction with the pace and quality of work underway, noting the importance of these developments for strengthening healthcare delivery in St. Elizabeth.
This is steady progress for Black River Hospital and a clear demonstration of partnership, planning, and commitment to patient care.
