JACDEN Group of Companies notes recent media reports and public commentary arising from the Auditor General’s report on procurement and revenue collection processes at the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI).

For clarity, the Auditor General’s report does not name JACDEN Group of Companies, nor does it make any finding of fraud, misconduct, or wrongdoing against JACDEN.

The report identifies administrative and systemic failures within UHWI’s internal procurement and customs-related processes and does not conclude that JACDEN caused or directed those failures.

JACDEN’s engagement with UHWI is conducted under formal arrangements and in accordance with the policies and all applicable procedures. All services provided are properly documented and form part of institutional engagements.

Any suggestion that the Auditor General’s report makes adverse findings against JACDEN represents an incorrect interpretation and is not supported by the contents of the report as tabled in Parliament.

JACDEN Group supports transparency and accountability in public sector operations and will engage through the appropriate channels where clarification is required.

The company remains focused on delivering essential healthcare services and supporting Jamaica’s health system through service, partnership, and responsible corporate citizenship. JACDEN Group is committed to its mission of providing world-class, affordable healthcare to vulnerable Jamaicans.