Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre to Launch Sickle Cell Care Unit
By Cory Wayland
The Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre is moving forward with plans to enhance services for individuals living with Sickle Cell Disease, establishing a specialised treatment unit and launching a national registration drive.
This was disclosed by Minister of Health, Wellness, and the Environment, Sir Molwyn Joseph, who confirmed that a designated space at the Infectious Disease Centre (IDC), located at the former Holberton Hospital compound, has been marked to house the new unit.
This new unit will be fully managed and staffed by the Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre and will focus on the delivery of comprehensive, patient-centered care for individuals managing the inherited blood disorder. The initiative forms part of the Centre’s ongoing efforts to expand its healthcare offerings and address the needs of patients with chronic conditions.
To complement these services, the Centre will also launch a national registration drive for all sickle cell patients in Antigua and Barbuda, with the aim of developing a comprehensive patient database to improve long-term care, treatment access, and resource planning.
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