Outpatient services at the Falmouth Public General Hospital in Trelawny and Noel Holmes Hospital in Hanover are on track for full resumption following the delivery of four modular units to each health care institution by the Sandals Foundation.

Valued at just under JMD $21million, the health service restoration was made possible via proceeds raised through the Harmonies of Hope Hurricane Melissa Aid Concert held in Canada, December 2025.

“Many of our critical care buildings were significantly damaged or completely destroyed by Hurricane Melissa, leading to an interruption of patient services and a shortage of space to treat patients at the hospital,” says Carlington McLennon, Chief Executive Officer at Falmouth Public General Hospital. “With these new modular units serving as vital hubs for immediate family care, the resources of the hospital will be directed to critical emergencies.”

Outpatient clinics provide shorter wait times and faster turnaround, helping residents do check-ups, receive diagnosis, treatment and same-day care without being admitted or staying overnight. At both hospitals, one modular unit will be used for securing medical records while three others will serve outpatient needs.

For Heidi Clarke, Executive Director at the Sandals Foundation, rebuilding the capacity of the island’s healthcare system is a major milestone on the road to recovery.

“Our Jamaican families and medical providers have been undeniably resilient since the October 28 storm, and the proper restoration of healthcare services is a critical component of any effort to rebuild lives and communities. We are committed to working alongside the Ministry of Health and Wellness as they rebuild and supporting our medical professionals to safely execute their duty of care and facilitate comfortable spaces for families to access the treatment they need for their wellbeing.”

For Geraldine Isaac, Executive Director, Food For The Poor-Canada, the partnership saw the perfect alignment of both organisation’s mandates, “After a storm, families aren’t just rebuilding roofs—they’re trying to protect their health, care for their children, and hold on to hope. We’re deeply moved by the way the Jamaican diaspora and Canadians across the country have rallied around Jamaica, and we are proud to partner with the Sandals Foundation to help restore access to critical health services when communities need it most.”

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton noted that “Our healthcare model has also included private sector partnership, and we are grateful for the continued support of the Sandals Foundation. Even as we continue to rebuild and improve health service delivery especially now for parishes recovering from Hurricane Melissa, this donation has bolstered our efforts and propel us further down the wicket to realizing the best health outcome for all Jamaicans.”

On December 10, 2025, the Harmonies of Hope Hurricane Melissa Aid Concert was held in Toronto, Canada, raising funds to support a number of Jamaican non-profits to implement key restoration projects.

Held under the Patronage of Dr. Wes Hall and Dr. Donette Chin-Loy Chang O.Ont. and organized by The It Factor Ltd. with support from the Jamaica Tourist Board, the event provided an avenue for the Jamaican diaspora to stand together in Canada in unity with their island home.  “We along with the JTB were able to execute a beautifully curated concert that offered sponsors, partners, and donors the ability to gather in hope, love, and harmony for Jamaica.” said Natasha Borota, President of The It Factor Ltd.

The support to Falmouth Public General Hospital and Noel Holmes Hospital forms part of a series of projects being implemented by the Sandals Foundation through proceeds from the Harmonies of Hope benefit concert. Earlier this year, in partnership with the Tourism Enhancement Fund, the philanthropic organization provided building materials to enable roofing, structural repairs and housing rebuild under TEF’s Tourism Housing Assistance & Recovery Programme. In the weeks ahead, key infrastructure support will be provided to the University of the West Indies Western Jamaica campus in St. James.