Several clinics across the island to be revamped, new polyclinic to be constructed

As the government continues to tackle health care in Antigua and Barbuda, several developments and initiatives will be undertaken to improve the sector.

Plans are in the works to construct a new polyclinic in Jennings, transition the Clare Hall clinic into a polyclinic and upgrade of the Old Road Clinic – all aimed at improving healthcare delivery across Antigua and Barbuda.

Director General of Communications in the Prime Minister’s Office Maurice Merchant gave further in sight on the project.

“There are at least a dozen clinics that are on the cards for upgrades and some of them are on the cards for repairs. It is a program that is being collaborated between the Department of the Environment through its CIRF Fund, whereby a number of modern technologies are going to be utilized in the repairs of these clinics.

“You would have noted, I think it was last week, we mentioned that the DOE will be utilizing new material for the repairs of roofing. Clinics have been designated as one of the first starting points for these repairs.

Merchant further explained that because of the adequate space available the Clare Hall Clinic was selected to undergo the major transformation.

“There is also a pharmacy on the property and so that clinic is ripe for expansion into a polyclinic to better serve the community of Clare Hall, Cassada Gardens and surrounding communities,” he added.

The construction and upgrading of clinics across the nation has been a major topic for some years.

Government has over the time, been addressing this concern with the construction of the Villa and Glanvilles Polyclinics and the revitalization of other community clinics.

While several still need repairs, with this ongoing focus, this major issue may soon be resolved.