University Hospital of the West Indies

0 Reviews

Claim - 7 Golding Ave, Kingston, Kingston

Open 09:00 am - 17:00 pm

The University Hospital of the West Indies formerly University College Hospital of the West Indies, the first teaching hospital in the region, is situated on the lands adjacent to the Mona campus of University of the West Indies, formerly the University College of the West Indies. The training of Registered Nurses commenced on January 4, 1949. This clinical laboratory for the training of medical, nursing and other health care professionals, received its first patient in September 1952. The Hospital, with an initial capacity of 200 beds, consisting of Medical, Surgical and Paediatric wards, and a Main Operating Theatre, Casualty and Out Patient Department, was formally opened by Sir Hugh Foot, Governor of Jamaica on January 15, 1953. On January 18, 1953, Sir Winston Churchill, toured the Hospital and unveiled a plaque acknowledging the contribution made by the government of the United Kingdom to the institution.

Review Highlights

Become the first person the write a review. Click Here

About the Business

This business has not yet been claimed by the owner or a representative.

Claim this business to view business statistics, receive messages from prospective customers, and respond to reviews.

Recommended Reviews

Overall rating

0 Reviews

5 Stars:
4 Stars
3 Stars
2 Stars
1 Star