The management of Kingston Public Hospital (KPH) says surgical services at the facility continue to be disrupted because of challenges with the central air-conditioning system serving two operating theatres.

The South East Regional Health Authority (SERHA) said the faults have led to delays in the scheduling and completion of elective surgeries across multiple specialties.

“The management team at KPH fully recognize the impact these delays have had on our patients and their families, particularly those awaiting elective surgical procedures,” said KPH Chief Executive Officer Dwayne Francis in statement from SERHA on Sunday.