Alicia Herbert, British High Commissioner to Jamaica
The United Kingdom has sent a 12-member team of medical experts to Jamaica to deliver primary care and support recovery efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa.
The team comprises general practitioners, nurses, midwives and logistics experts.
The deployment coincides with Monday's opening of the first mobile clinics in Jackson Town, Ulster Spring and Wait-A-Bit in Trelawny.
The team will operate mobile medical clinics across affected regions and provide direct healthcare in communities where facilities have been damaged or destroyed.
This includes urgent care for injuries and infections, maternal health needs and referral of the most serious cases to hospital for further treatment.
Alicia Herbert, British High Commissioner to Jamaica, noted that the hurricane has caused severe damage and disruption to Jamaica's healthcare system, adding that the UK Emergency Medical Team will play a vital role in restoring essential healthcare services and supporting affected communities.
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