Kingston Public Hospital (KPH) has been plunged into surgical disruption after malfunctioning central air-conditioning units forced the postponement of multiple operations, with two operating theatres now operating below full capacity.

The breakdown has triggered delays across a range of elective surgeries, leaving patients in limbo as hospital officials scramble to restore a stable environment needed for safe medical procedures.

According to the hospital, the failure stems from its ageing infrastructure, including a central cooling system that serves critical operating theatres. The malfunction has made it impossible to maintain the strict temperature and air quality standards required in surgical spaces, forcing the suspension and rescheduling of non-emergency procedures.