SERHA Affirms Integrity in Procurement of New Neurosurgical Drill

The South East Regional Health Authority (SERHA) wishes to firmly reaffirm the transparency and integrity of the procurement process that led to the acquisition of a new neurosurgical drill for the Bustamante Hospital for Children.

As the regional authority mandated to manage health services in Kingston, St. Andrew, St. Thomas, and St. Catherine, SERHA operates under the strict guidelines of the Government of Jamaica’s Public Procurement Act. In this matter, a National Competitive Bidding (NCB) process was followed, with no breaches of procurement rules. All actions taken by the Authority were aligned with our legal, technical, and operational responsibilities.

We therefore urge all parties to refrain from politicising this matter and invite any review by independent oversight bodies, including the Auditor General or the Integrity Commission, should further clarification be required.

At SERHA, we remain focused on what matters most, supporting our medical teams

with the tools they need to provide safe, quality care to the people we serve.