The Seventh-Day Adventist community in Jamaica has donated 70 much-needed hospital beds to the Ministry of Health & Wellness, which will help provide comfort and healing in public hospitals across the island.

In doing so, the Seventh-day Adventist community has reinforced its longstanding commitment to national health care by making this donation, valued at approximately US$175,000. The beds will be distributed to public hospitals across the island with facilities in the southeast and southern regions, including the Princess Margaret Hospital in Morant Bay identified among the first recipients.

This second bed donation follows a 2023 gift of 40 beds in a collaborative effort between AdventHealth and Andrews Memorial Hospital (AMH).  Supporting partners in the donation included The Good Samaritan Inn and the GSI Foundation Jamaica, which is the charitable arm of the Adventist Church in Jamaica and the coordinating body for importing the beds into the country.

Act of compassion 

Speaking at the recent handover ceremony held at Andrews Memorial Seventh-day Adventist Church in Kingston, Audrey Gregory, executive vice president and CEO of AdventHealth East Florida Division and a native of Kingston, described the gesture as an act of compassion rooted in shared values. 

For her, “this is more than just the transfer of hospital equipment. It is an expression of our faith in action, offering comfort, dignity, and healing to those who need it most.” Gregory noted that her journey began in Jamaica, where she started her career as an emergency-room nurse. 

“This moment is deeply personal. These beds represent care for the patients, support for the staff, and hope for families,” she told those in attendance at the handing-over ceremony.

Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Health & Wellness Errol Greene accepted the donation on behalf of the government, describing the contribution as timely, deeply appreciated, and aligned with the nation’s health-care goals. Green emphasised, “These are not ordinary beds. They are instruments of recovery that will ease overcrowding, support caregivers, and improve the overall hospital experience for Jamaicans.”

AMH president and CEO Donmayne Gyles remarked that the donation underscores the hospital’s mission of extending Christ’s healing ministry and aligns directly with Jamaica’s Vision 2030 goals to improve public health outcomes. 

“We are proud to stand in support of the government and the people of Jamaica. These beds will serve countless patients for years to come. We do this in the spirit of partnership, mission, and care—and with faith that together we will continue to build a healthier Jamaica,” Gyles said.