The hospital helipad, which was deactivated due to infrastructure and safety concerns raised by ANAC, remains inoperable and cannot support medivac situations.
With no deadline to achieve the standards required by ANAC, the hospital heliport remains controversial. However, SESARAM has contacted JM reporters stating that they have started the necessary works, but say that it is not a high priority as there are only approximately 7 medivac emergencies a year.
Samantha Gannon
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