Jamaica's government confirmed on Saturday that 28 people died after Hurricane Melissa battered the island earlier in the week. Officials continue verifying reports of more casualties as emergency teams coordinate response operations across western parishes hit hardest by the Category 5 system that struck on Tuesday.
A mobile medical facility will reach St. Elizabeth parish within 24 hours to support overwhelmed health services, according to Health Minister Christopher Tufton. The temporary hospital arrives through a partnership with Samaritan's Purse and will feature surgical capacity, diagnostic tools and medical personnel. Black River Hospital sustained major damage during the storm, prompting the emergency measures. Additional field units will deploy to Savanna-la-Mar, Falmouth and facilities in Hanover and St. James parishes, aided by India, Canada and Spain.
Haiti counted at least 31 deaths and 21 missing persons following the hurricane, with more than 15,800 residents staying at shelters as of Friday. Cuba evacuated over 735,000 people from eastern regions and reported no casualties through Friday. International organizations and Caribbean governments are coordinating assistance as affected communities begin recovery work.
A mobile medical facility will reach St. Elizabeth parish within 24 hours to support overwhelmed health services, according to Health Minister Christopher Tufton. The temporary hospital arrives through a partnership with Samaritan's Purse and will feature surgical capacity, diagnostic tools and medical personnel. Black River Hospital sustained major damage during the storm, prompting the emergency measures. Additional field units will deploy to Savanna-la-Mar, Falmouth and facilities in Hanover and St. James parishes, aided by India, Canada and Spain.
Haiti counted at least 31 deaths and 21 missing persons following the hurricane, with more than 15,800 residents staying at shelters as of Friday. Cuba evacuated over 735,000 people from eastern regions and reported no casualties through Friday. International organizations and Caribbean governments are coordinating assistance as affected communities begin recovery work.
