The Embassy of the United States of America is pleased to give support to the Government and people of Jamaica, in addressing the critical needs of the Cornwall Regional Hospital in St. James
U.S. Embassy Kingston provides EMERGENCY assistance in response to cornwall regional hospital crisis
The Embassy through the United States Agency for International Development and the Pan-American Health Organization will secure US$50,000 for immediate use by the hospital to set up a temporary 10,000 square ft. facility, adjacent to the compound. Another US$15,000 has been allocated by the U.S. Department of Defense to facilitate the purchase of necessary supplies.
In a recent letter to Foreign Minister Kamina Johnson-Smith confirming the emergency assistance, Ambassador Luis G. Moreno emphasized that there exists a strong and durable friendship between the United States and Jamaica, and the United States of America will continue to do all it can to assist during this difficult time.
