MEDIA RELEASE
August 11, 2025
Appointment of Investigative Committee into the Death of Jasher Francois
at San Fernando Teaching Hospital
Port of Spain, August 11, 2025: As instructed by the Prime Minister, the Honourable Kamla Persad-Bissessar SC, the Minister of Health, the Honourable Dr. Lackram Bodoe, wishes to inform the public that a committee has been appointed to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death of six-year-old Jasher Francois at the San Fernando Teaching Hospital.
The committee comprises of four experts in the areas of Paediatrics, Paediatric Intensive Care, Nursing, Quality Assurance and Law. Their mandate is to review the case and determine whether the proper standard of care, clinical judgement and professional responsibilities were upheld.
The committee has been instructed to submit their report by August 20, 2025.
The Ministry of Health remains fully committed to transparency, accountability and upholding the highest standards of care, with continued focus on the safety and well-being of all citizens, especially our nation's children.
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