Dawn Williams Gordon
Sister Dawn Williams Gordon is the ward manager of labour and delivery at Victoria Jubilee Hospital in Jamaica, where she has worked for nearly two years. Recently, she made headlines by confirming a significant decline in childbirth at the hospital, with monthly deliveries dropping from over 500 to just over 300. This unprecedented trend has raised concerns about Jamaica's overall fertility rate, which has fallen below the replacement level, prompting discussions about the nation's future demographics and potential policy responses.
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Sister Dawn Williams Gordon, the hospital’s ward manager of labour and delivery at the Victoria Jubilee Hospital, recently reported a significant drop in birth deliveries.
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Jamaica· 2025-05-15
Sister Dawn Williams Gordon, the hospital’s current ward manager of labour and delivery, noted admiration for Ramikie.
A mother’s hope, a midwife’s duty | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-05-11
Sister Dawn Williams Gordon described the current trend in childbirth as unprecedented.
Family planning success – at a cost | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-05-09
Dawn Williams Gordon is the hospital’s ward manager of labour and delivery at Victoria Jubilee Hospital, who confirmed the notable decline in childbirth deliveries.
Baby shortage | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-05-08