NWRHA Confirms Safety Of All Patients And Staff Following Maternity Unit Incident

The North West Regional Health Authority (NWRHA) wishes to provide an update on a fire alarm activation at the Maternity Unit of the Port of Spain General Hospital (POSGH) on Wednesday, September 16, 2026.

The alarm was activated following the burning out of an air-conditioning component, which generated smoke and triggered the building’s fire alarm system. In keeping with established safety protocols, the Maternity Unit was evacuated, and the Trinidad and Tobago Fire Service (TTFS) was contacted and responded within approximately 10 minutes.

NICU staff and patients were safely evacuated within a short timeframe, while the TTFS conducted an assessment of the building to determine its suitability for re-occupancy. The building was investigated and cleared by the TTFS within approximately one hour.