Opposition criticizes Health Ministry’s response to negligence allegations in death of 4 y/o at Bustamante Hospital

By Markelia Rumble

Opposition spokesman on health, Dr. Alfred Dawes, has called on the Health Ministry to provide a more detailed and empathetic response to allegations of gross negligence surrounding the tragic death of a 4-year-old girl at Bustamante Hospital for Children.

Alexandrianna Jones reportedly passed away from complications following surgery.

Her grieving family has raised concerns about the circumstances of her death.

On Tuesday, the South East Regional Health Authority (SERHA) issued a statement confirming that Bustamante Hospital had launched an internal investigation into the case.

The statement also encouraged the family to submit a formal complaint to facilitate a meeting with the hospital’s teams and address their concerns directly.

However, Dr. Dawes criticized the Ministry’s statement saying it only perpetuated the emotional distress.

Dr. Dawes described the Health Ministry’s silence on the issue as deafening.

He said the Ministry is to immediately clarify the timing and circumstances of the child’s death to help bring closure to the parties involved.

Meantime, Dr. Dawes pointed out that the alleged absence of essential resources needed to help the child is deeply concerning.

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PM Holness says government is considering construction of a permanent venue for festivals and concerts in Western Jamaica

By Markelia Rumble

Opposition spokesman on health, Dr. Alfred Dawes, has called on the Health Ministry to provide a more detailed and empathetic response to allegations of gross negligence surrounding the tragic death of a 4-year-old girl at Bustamante Hospital for Children.

Alexandrianna Jones reportedly passed away from complications following surgery.

Her grieving family has raised concerns about the circumstances of her death.

On Tuesday, the South East Regional Health Authority (SERHA) issued a statement confirming that Bustamante Hospital had launched an internal investigation into the case.

The statement also encouraged the family to submit a formal complaint to facilitate a meeting with the hospital’s teams and address their concerns directly.

However, Dr. Dawes criticized the Ministry’s statement saying it only perpetuated the emotional distress.

Dr. Dawes described the Health Ministry’s silence on the issue as deafening.

He said the Ministry is to immediately clarify the timing and circumstances of the child’s death to help bring closure to the parties involved.

Meantime, Dr. Dawes pointed out that the alleged absence of essential resources needed to help the child is deeply concerning.

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MP for East Kingston and Port Royal calls on government to develop Kingston Harbour and Sunken Pirate City in Port Royal

By Markelia Rumble

Opposition spokesman on health, Dr. Alfred Dawes, has called on the Health Ministry to provide a more detailed and empathetic response to allegations of gross negligence surrounding the tragic death of a 4-year-old girl at Bustamante Hospital for Children.

Alexandrianna Jones reportedly passed away from complications following surgery.

Her grieving family has raised concerns about the circumstances of her death.

On Tuesday, the South East Regional Health Authority (SERHA) issued a statement confirming that Bustamante Hospital had launched an internal investigation into the case.

The statement also encouraged the family to submit a formal complaint to facilitate a meeting with the hospital’s teams and address their concerns directly.

However, Dr. Dawes criticized the Ministry’s statement saying it only perpetuated the emotional distress.

Dr. Dawes described the Health Ministry’s silence on the issue as deafening.

He said the Ministry is to immediately clarify the timing and circumstances of the child’s death to help bring closure to the parties involved.

Meantime, Dr. Dawes pointed out that the alleged absence of essential resources needed to help the child is deeply concerning.

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Pregnant female found dead in St. Mary, confirmed to be 16 y/o from Mountain View, St. Andrew

By Markelia Rumble

Opposition spokesman on health, Dr. Alfred Dawes, has called on the Health Ministry to provide a more detailed and empathetic response to allegations of gross negligence surrounding the tragic death of a 4-year-old girl at Bustamante Hospital for Children.

Alexandrianna Jones reportedly passed away from complications following surgery.

Her grieving family has raised concerns about the circumstances of her death.

On Tuesday, the South East Regional Health Authority (SERHA) issued a statement confirming that Bustamante Hospital had launched an internal investigation into the case.

The statement also encouraged the family to submit a formal complaint to facilitate a meeting with the hospital’s teams and address their concerns directly.

However, Dr. Dawes criticized the Ministry’s statement saying it only perpetuated the emotional distress.

Dr. Dawes described the Health Ministry’s silence on the issue as deafening.

He said the Ministry is to immediately clarify the timing and circumstances of the child’s death to help bring closure to the parties involved.

Meantime, Dr. Dawes pointed out that the alleged absence of essential resources needed to help the child is deeply concerning.

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JET says Jamaica experienced both environmental progress and setbacks in 2024

By Markelia Rumble

Opposition spokesman on health, Dr. Alfred Dawes, has called on the Health Ministry to provide a more detailed and empathetic response to allegations of gross negligence surrounding the tragic death of a 4-year-old girl at Bustamante Hospital for Children.

Alexandrianna Jones reportedly passed away from complications following surgery.

Her grieving family has raised concerns about the circumstances of her death.

On Tuesday, the South East Regional Health Authority (SERHA) issued a statement confirming that Bustamante Hospital had launched an internal investigation into the case.

The statement also encouraged the family to submit a formal complaint to facilitate a meeting with the hospital’s teams and address their concerns directly.

However, Dr. Dawes criticized the Ministry’s statement saying it only perpetuated the emotional distress.

Dr. Dawes described the Health Ministry’s silence on the issue as deafening.

He said the Ministry is to immediately clarify the timing and circumstances of the child’s death to help bring closure to the parties involved.

Meantime, Dr. Dawes pointed out that the alleged absence of essential resources needed to help the child is deeply concerning.

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75 gallons of countertfeit rum uncovered during police operation at illegal distillery in St. Catherine

By Markelia Rumble

Opposition spokesman on health, Dr. Alfred Dawes, has called on the Health Ministry to provide a more detailed and empathetic response to allegations of gross negligence surrounding the tragic death of a 4-year-old girl at Bustamante Hospital for Children.

Alexandrianna Jones reportedly passed away from complications following surgery.

Her grieving family has raised concerns about the circumstances of her death.

On Tuesday, the South East Regional Health Authority (SERHA) issued a statement confirming that Bustamante Hospital had launched an internal investigation into the case.

The statement also encouraged the family to submit a formal complaint to facilitate a meeting with the hospital’s teams and address their concerns directly.

However, Dr. Dawes criticized the Ministry’s statement saying it only perpetuated the emotional distress.

Dr. Dawes described the Health Ministry’s silence on the issue as deafening.

He said the Ministry is to immediately clarify the timing and circumstances of the child’s death to help bring closure to the parties involved.

Meantime, Dr. Dawes pointed out that the alleged absence of essential resources needed to help the child is deeply concerning.

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Government encourages police to increase efficiency

By Markelia Rumble

Opposition spokesman on health, Dr. Alfred Dawes, has called on the Health Ministry to provide a more detailed and empathetic response to allegations of gross negligence surrounding the tragic death of a 4-year-old girl at Bustamante Hospital for Children.

Alexandrianna Jones reportedly passed away from complications following surgery.

Her grieving family has raised concerns about the circumstances of her death.

On Tuesday, the South East Regional Health Authority (SERHA) issued a statement confirming that Bustamante Hospital had launched an internal investigation into the case.

The statement also encouraged the family to submit a formal complaint to facilitate a meeting with the hospital’s teams and address their concerns directly.

However, Dr. Dawes criticized the Ministry’s statement saying it only perpetuated the emotional distress.

Dr. Dawes described the Health Ministry’s silence on the issue as deafening.

He said the Ministry is to immediately clarify the timing and circumstances of the child’s death to help bring closure to the parties involved.

Meantime, Dr. Dawes pointed out that the alleged absence of essential resources needed to help the child is deeply concerning.

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NSWMA clears town centres and main thoroughfares of garbage after Christmas and New Year holidays

By Markelia Rumble

Opposition spokesman on health, Dr. Alfred Dawes, has called on the Health Ministry to provide a more detailed and empathetic response to allegations of gross negligence surrounding the tragic death of a 4-year-old girl at Bustamante Hospital for Children.

Alexandrianna Jones reportedly passed away from complications following surgery.

Her grieving family has raised concerns about the circumstances of her death.

On Tuesday, the South East Regional Health Authority (SERHA) issued a statement confirming that Bustamante Hospital had launched an internal investigation into the case.

The statement also encouraged the family to submit a formal complaint to facilitate a meeting with the hospital’s teams and address their concerns directly.

However, Dr. Dawes criticized the Ministry’s statement saying it only perpetuated the emotional distress.

Dr. Dawes described the Health Ministry’s silence on the issue as deafening.

He said the Ministry is to immediately clarify the timing and circumstances of the child’s death to help bring closure to the parties involved.

Meantime, Dr. Dawes pointed out that the alleged absence of essential resources needed to help the child is deeply concerning.

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Jamaicans preparing to welcome the New Year 

By Markelia Rumble

Opposition spokesman on health, Dr. Alfred Dawes, has called on the Health Ministry to provide a more detailed and empathetic response to allegations of gross negligence surrounding the tragic death of a 4-year-old girl at Bustamante Hospital for Children.

Alexandrianna Jones reportedly passed away from complications following surgery.

Her grieving family has raised concerns about the circumstances of her death.

On Tuesday, the South East Regional Health Authority (SERHA) issued a statement confirming that Bustamante Hospital had launched an internal investigation into the case.

The statement also encouraged the family to submit a formal complaint to facilitate a meeting with the hospital’s teams and address their concerns directly.

However, Dr. Dawes criticized the Ministry’s statement saying it only perpetuated the emotional distress.

Dr. Dawes described the Health Ministry’s silence on the issue as deafening.

He said the Ministry is to immediately clarify the timing and circumstances of the child’s death to help bring closure to the parties involved.

Meantime, Dr. Dawes pointed out that the alleged absence of essential resources needed to help the child is deeply concerning.

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Police probing fatal shooting of man in bizarre incident at burial site in St. Catherine

By Markelia Rumble

Opposition spokesman on health, Dr. Alfred Dawes, has called on the Health Ministry to provide a more detailed and empathetic response to allegations of gross negligence surrounding the tragic death of a 4-year-old girl at Bustamante Hospital for Children.

Alexandrianna Jones reportedly passed away from complications following surgery.

Her grieving family has raised concerns about the circumstances of her death.

On Tuesday, the South East Regional Health Authority (SERHA) issued a statement confirming that Bustamante Hospital had launched an internal investigation into the case.

The statement also encouraged the family to submit a formal complaint to facilitate a meeting with the hospital’s teams and address their concerns directly.

However, Dr. Dawes criticized the Ministry’s statement saying it only perpetuated the emotional distress.

Dr. Dawes described the Health Ministry’s silence on the issue as deafening.

He said the Ministry is to immediately clarify the timing and circumstances of the child’s death to help bring closure to the parties involved.

Meantime, Dr. Dawes pointed out that the alleged absence of essential resources needed to help the child is deeply concerning.

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