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"A contribution of $200 was made to the St. Elizabeth Medical Complex, a rural self-help project in Junction, by the American Universities Graduates Association. Each year the association selects at least one charity to which it makes financial…

Conditions at a hospital in Jamaica.

"Flooded hospital: The Kingston Public Hospital's Operating Theatre was flooded by Monday's showers. This coupled with the nurses protest strike made conditions at KPH and other hospitals extremely difficult. The water not only made the theatre…

"Top: Vying for the doctor's attention. Patients at the Kingston Public Hospital's Casualty Department await their turn as SMO Dr. John McHardy [second from left] lends a helping hand."

Members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force addressing employees of the Kingston Public Hospital.

Almost empty benches in of the waiting rooms at the Kingston Public Hospital.

"Photo left: Dr. Herbert Elliott standing [right] "clearing the air" after an argument with a woman who had taken her child to the hospital. At left on stretcher is a student from St. Annes Infant School, who was involved in a motorcar accident…

"Gate or no gate: They'll always be walking here. Or so it seemed yesterday afternoon, when the Daily News happened on the scene at the Kinston Public and Victoria Jubilee Hospitals. Some years ago, a decision was taken to close off sections of North…

"In appreciation: Reporter Cynthia Williams receives a certificate of appreciation on behalf of the Daily News from KPH Board of Management Chairman Keith Scott. The presentation took place at the KPH Bicentennial Anniversary function on Tuesday last…

Nurses at the Kingston Public Hospital tending to a patient.