The University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI) would like to inform its employees and clients that it is actively engaged in ensuring that all the necessary procedures are implemented for the prevention and control of all infectious diseases. The UHWI follows the guidelines of the Jamaica Ministry of Health, the World Health Organization, the Pan American Health Organization and the Caribbean Public Health Agency.

The UHWI Infection Control Committee has existed for 40 years. The UHWI Ebola Preparedness Committee was established in response to the current outbreak in West Africa. The UHWI is actively implementing the necessary preparedness measures to ensure the safety of its staff, students and clients.

For resources and  information on the UHWI Ebola Preparedness & Response CLICK HERE (Updated Feb 4, 2015)

Ebola and Ebola Preparedness at the UHWI/ UWI: Decreasing our Risk

For information regarding the UHWI trainings, awareness meetings or enquiries please contact: 
Mrs. Andrea Cross, Secretary, UHWI Ebola Preparedness & Response Committee
Telephone: 822-0213, Email: andrea.cross@uhwi.gov.jm