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JNF General Hospital undergoes crucial electrical infrastructure upgrade first time in 2 decades 

19 January 2026
This content originally appeared on Saint Kitts & Nevis News.
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The JNF General Hospital has successfully completed the upgrade of its electrical infrastructure for the first time in 20 years. The Ministry of Health has shared a major update regarding the modernization of facilities at the JNF General Hospital.

According to the details shared by the Ministry this is the first comprehensive modernization of the hospital electronic system in over twenty years. The aim of making this upgrade was to ensure that all the backup and support systems can be aligned with modern standards.

With these upgrades, the JNF General Hospital will be closer to ensuring best in line patient care to the people of the island. The upgrades will also help in improving the safety and operational reliability of the primary healthcare institution on the island.

The Ministry of Health has confirmed that the enhancements were done keeping in mind the needs of the people. They also confirmed that while the upgrades were taking place, the people of the island seeking medical help were not put at risk. All emergency and critical care equipment were fully charged, operational, and ready to respond immediately to any medical emergency. This was done before the hospital went into maintenance to ensure patient care is prioritized.

The government of St Kitts and Nevis extended their sincere gratitude to the Saint Kitts Electricity Company (SKELEC) for their support and skill in ensuring the successful execution of this upgrade. The government also extended their sincere gratitude to the people of St Kitts and Nevis for their patience and support as the modernization efforts continue. The government and the Ministry of Health have come forward to collectively appreciate the people of St Kitts and Nevis for their unwavering support as one of the most important electricity upgrades of the JNF General Hospital takes place.

The authorities have confirmed that the upgrades are being done in order to directly benefit the people of the island nation.

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