Health Ministry to Address State of Local Clinics
Clinics across the island are set to undergo significant renovations, as announced by Minister of State in the Ministry of Health, Wellness, and Civil Services, Michael Joseph.
The ministry’s current priority is to enhance the primary health care system within the country.
To achieve this goal, the government will use a $10 million grant from the Green Climate Fund to renovate and construct community clinics. Ten clinics will be upgraded under this initiative.
Joseph detailed the ambitious plans, mentioning that some clinics will feature new three-story buildings with 500 square feet designated for storage. The ministry is currently collaborating with technicians to finalize the layout and operational processes for these clinics, having already received structural approvals.
“With this injection of funding, the aim is to strengthen primary health care,” Joseph explained. “This will significantly relieve the burden on hospitals, allowing us to better respond to health concerns at the community level.”
In addition to the renovations, the ministry is also focused on strengthening health programs, improving data collection, and addressing the shortages of healthcare professionals, including doctors and nurses. This holistic approach aims to create a more robust health care system that can effectively meet the needs of the population.
These clinics have been long sitting and not getting attention from anyone. good initiative i suggest Mr. Joseph
Clinics deserves the best care out here. This is where people go for proper health. It’s too longstanding that health care facilities are facing neglects
I see something good in this man. Many times i hear Gaston speaking about a young person to succeed him as leader. This is the one. The chosen one. This man is serious about development.
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I wish nothing but the best for you Mr J. We the people of grays farm can see your heart. You show up.
this is like putting butter in bread and telling me it’s cheese.
Health clinics are indeed sorely needed. I remember being tended to by doctors and nurses at the clinic in my community all those years ago and this particular clinic is still in operation so it makes me happy that other communities will have access to them as well. Access to good health care is critical to our people’s well being, so kudos to the minister and I pray this is a perpetual part of each community.
Whoever responsible for the upkeep of the Vila polyclinic should be put in charge to care for all other clinics. Why is it Villa is so well kept, and the others seem so damn run down. Ask yourself a question