The Jamaica Awareness Association of California (JAAC), in the United States, has donated a laparoscopic tower valued at US$30,000 to the Savanna-la-Mar Public General Hospital in Westmoreland to assist with strengthening healthcare delivery in western Jamaica.

The gift, which forms part of an overall mission that exceeds US$500,000 in total assistance, will allow the hospital to provide surgeries, screenings and medical outreach, which is essential to its operations.

Speaking during the handover ceremony at the hospital, outgoing JAAC President Patrick Williams said the organisation, which was formed after Hurricane Gilbert 38 years ago, has grown from a simple charity initiative into a comprehensive medical and educational mission.