The University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI) has expressed grave concern over purported “defamatory and unsubstantiated allegations” made by neurosurgeon Dr Roger Hunter against Dr Carl Bruce, consultant neurosurgeon and medical chief of staff at UHWI.

Dr Bruce is an internationally recognised neurosurgeon with decades of service and leadership in the Jamaican public health system. He has successfully performed hundreds of life-saving surgeries and has been honoured with several national and international awards for clinical excellence and contributions to medical science.

In a statement addressing the matter, Dr.Bruce said:

“I do not own, and have never held, shares in Medical Technologies Limited, nor are any shares being held on my behalf, either directly or indirectly, by anyone associated with the entity or otherwise. In my professional capacity, I have provided consultation and conducted due diligence in the health sector from time to time. Any attempt to malign my work or disseminate false narratives linking me to ownership of Medical Technologies Limited is defamatory and will be subject to appropriate legal recourse.”

Fitzgerald Mitchell, Chief Executive Officer of UHWI, condemned the public comments made by Dr Hunter:

“The management of the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI) stands firmly in support of Dr Carl Bruce, Consultant Neurosurgeon and Medical Chief of Staff. Professor Bruce is a highly respected medical professional whose qualifications, experience, and contributions to healthcare in Jamaica and the wider region are unquestionable.

“Recent suggestions seeking to cast doubt on his credentials or imply that he holds positions that create a conflict of interest are both inaccurate and misleading. Dr. Bruce is not a shareholder or a director in any company that compromises his duties at the UHWI. His professional integrity and commitment to patient care and public service remain exemplary.

“Dr Bruce has served the institution and the nation with distinction, and we continue to value his leadership, expertise, and unwavering dedication to the advancement of neurosurgery and the broader medical field.”

UHWI said it remains confident in Dr Bruce’s ability and continues to benefit from his outstanding contributions to healthcare delivery, teaching, and institutional development.