Top Health Officials Tour Sickle Cell Center
The Ministry of Health has reaffirmed its commitment to patient care and collaboration with community organizations following a visit to the Sickle Cell Association of Antigua and Barbuda’s center this week.
Permanent Secretary Colin O’Keiffe, joined by Principal Assistant Secretary Marsha Joseph, toured the facility under the guidance of Dr. Edda Hadeed. The visit formed part of O’Keiffe’s wider program of departmental engagements across the health sector.
While at the center, the officials interacted with patients and viewed a number of arts and crafts activities designed to encourage creativity and support emotional well-being for those living with sickle cell disease.
Speaking after the tour, O’Keiffe stressed the importance of first-hand engagement with healthcare departments and partner organizations.
“Understanding the daily realities on the ground is vital if we are to improve services and ensure that the Ministry’s support is both practical and effective,” he said.
The Ministry confirmed that additional visits to other health facilities will continue in the coming weeks as part of a broader effort to build stronger ties and deliver improved services across the nation’s health system.
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