10,000-Square-Foot Medical Dome Under Construction at Cornwall Regional to Add 100 Beds

St. James, Jamaica — Construction is now underway on a large temporary medical dome at Cornwall Regional Hospital aimed at expanding patient capacity as recovery and restoration activities continue at the facility.

Health Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton announced during a Saturday press briefing at the Western Regional Health Authority’s technical office that the 10,000-square-foot structure will provide space for up to 100 additional beds. The expansion is intended to reduce congestion and support ongoing healthcare delivery at the hospital.

According to the minister, the dome is being provided through donations from non-governmental organizations Judah 1 and Kennedy International Logistics and Services. The contribution will also include a range of medical equipment, among them diagnostic tools such as X-ray machines.

Officials indicated that the dome is being positioned near the hospital’s Accident and Emergency Department to allow for faster patient access and smoother clinical operations.

Dr. Tufton further reported that Cornwall Regional Hospital has recovered approximately 75 percent of its bed capacity compared to pre-hurricane levels. He noted that patient pressure within the Accident and Emergency unit has recently shown signs of easing as capacity improves.

Featured image:Health and Wellness Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton (second left) joins National Health Fund CEO Everton Anderson, Judah 1 founder Everett Aaron, and Kennedy International Logistics COO Christie Hutcherson in displaying images of the medical dome to be built at Cornwall Regional Hospital in Montego Bay.