Willemstad, August 5, 2026 — Curaçao Medical Center (CMC) has unveiled
newly completed murals and interactive toys in its Pediatric Nursing
Department, creating a brighter and more welcoming environment for children
receiving care. The project was generously sponsored by Curaçao Airport
Holding (CAH) and Curaçao Airport Partners (CAP), initiated, and coordinated by
Ronald McDonald House Curaçao (RMH), reflecting a shared commitment to
making the hospital experience more comfortable for children and their
families.
“For children, being in a hospital can be unfamiliar and frightening. This is about
much more than artwork. It is about creating an environment where children
can feel a little less afraid and more at ease during what can be a stressful time,”
said Claudia Rigaud, Executive Director of Ronald McDonald House Curaçao.
The colorful murals bring warmth, imagination and comfort to the Pediatric
Nursing Department. CAH and CAP also presented interactive toys as additional
gifts to complement the murals and make the space even more engaging for
young patients.
CMC and Ronald McDonald House also thank the artists, coordinators and
everyone who contributed to bringing the project to life. Partnerships like these
demonstrate how the community can come together to create meaningful
improvements in the experience of our youngest patients.
May these murals bring comfort, hope and happiness to every child who enters
the Pediatric Nursing Department.