KINGSTON, Jamaica — The management of Kingston Public Hospital (KPH) has assured the public that efforts are underway to address problems with malfunctioning air-conditioning (AC) units that have disrupted operations in two operating theatres and delayed surgical procedures.

In a statement issued on Sunday, KPH acknowledged ongoing challenges with the central air-conditioning system serving the affected theatres, noting that these issues have impacted surgical services and delayed the scheduling and completion of elective surgeries across several specialities.

According to hospital management, the problems stem from the ageing infrastructure (250 years old) of the facility and the deterioration of critical components that are not readily available on the local market.