Bustamante Hospital for Children celebrates 63 years of service

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Bustamante Hospital for Children (BHC), Jamaica’s specialist paediatric hospital, celebrated 63 years of service on Friday, paying tribute to the generations of children, families and healthcare professionals who have contributed to its legacy.

Established in November 1963, the hospital was formed following the transfer of the paediatric ward at Kingston Public Hospital (KPH) to the former British Military Hospital, which was handed over to the Jamaican Government after the country gained Independence in 1962.

Now, BHC remains the only specialist children’s hospital in the English-speaking Caribbean, providing care for patients from birth to 12 years old across a wide range of medical and surgical specialities.