VICTORIA JUBILEE HOSPITAL HURRICANE RELIEF

On November 25, 2025, Friends of Jamaica, in partnership with the Rotary Club of Downtown Kingston, delivered a much-needed shipment of maternal and newborn supplies to the Victoria Jubilee Hospital in Kingston, Jamaica.

When Hurricane Melissa struck earlier that year, hospitals across western Jamaica were severely impacted. Many patients, particularly expectant mothers, were transferred to Kingston for care. Victoria Jubilee Hospital, already the largest maternity hospital in the English-speaking Caribbean, faced an immense surge in demand.

With coordination support from the Rotary Club of Downtown Kingston, FOJ worked alongside Rotary partners to purchase and deliver urgently needed items for patients and families served by the hospital. Supplies were purchased locally and delivered directly to the hospital, where staff expressed deep appreciation for the support during that recovery period.

Thanks to the generosity of FOJ donors and the collaboration with the Rotary Club of Downtown Kingston, essential supplies were delivered, including:

• 1,272 diapers

• 616 sanitary pads

• 118 bars of soap

• 92 articles of clothing (including socks, underwear, and baby clothing)

• 50 deodorant sticks

• 48 wash rags

• 41 packs of baby wipes

This delivery reflected the power of partnership and community-based response in times of need. FOJ was grateful to the Rotary Club of Downtown Kingston for their collaboration and to everyone who contributed to making the effort possible as hurricane recovery work continued across Jamaica.