Trinidad Eye Hospital Team Pays Courtesy Visit to Permanent Secretary Colin Okeiffe
The
paid a courtesy visit to
earlier this week to provide an update on the number of cataract surgeries conducted during their ongoing visit to Antigua and Barbuda.
This marks the Hospital’s first engagement with Mr. O’Keiffe since his recent transfer to the
. During the meeting, representatives of the Hospital expressed appreciation for the continued collaboration with the Ministry and reiterated their commitment to improving eye health across the nation.
Permanent Secretary O’Keiffe welcomed the update and expressed his enthusiasm for strengthening the partnership between the Ministry and the
. He noted that improving access to cataract surgeries is a vital part of the Ministry’s broader mission to enhance the quality of life for all citizens.
The Ministry looks forward to the continued work and shared vision that will help bring better sight, and brighter futures to the people of Antigua and Barbuda.
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