Published 25 October 2023
Basseterre
Buckie Got It, St Kitts Nevis News Source
Water Supply Interruption at JNF General Hospital Successfully Resolved
Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 25, 2023 [Ministry of Health] — The JNF General Hospital experienced a temporary interruption in its water supply during the morning hours of Wednesday, October 25, 2023, from approximately 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM. The disruption was caused by a procedural fault that occurred during routine maintenance efforts.
Hospital staff acted swiftly to address the situation, and we are pleased to announce that the water supply has been fully restored. As a result, all hospital operations have resumed as normal, and patient care has not been compromised.
The Ministry of Health extends its gratitude to the dedicated and responsive team at the Public Works Department and the Water Department for their invaluable assistance in promptly resolving this issue. Their collaborative efforts with the hospital staff ensured that the interruption was resolved with minimal impact on patient care and hospital operations.
The Ministry of Health would like to reassure the public that steps are being taken to prevent such incidents in the future, including a thorough review of maintenance procedures to enhance system reliability.
For more information or inquiries, please contact:
Gavin Belle
Communications & PR Officer
Ministry of Health
869 665 2645
