THE New Amsterdam Hospital, considered the premiere medical facility in Berbice, has attracted the attention of Minister within the Ministry of Finance, Bishop Juan Edghill.He, recently, commended the administrators of the institution for their efforts in enhancing the physical environment.

The minister, accompanied by People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C), Member of Parliament (MP) Faizal Jaffarally and Medical Superintendent of the hospital, Dr. Vishalya Sharma, among other officials, toured the complex and spoke with visitors as he visited several wards.
“I should say that I am not surprised but, I am pleased with what I am seeing. The hospital environment is well kept,” he remarked.
Edghill and his team took the opportunity to interact with nurses and patients in the Maternity Ward and sought comments from a few visitors about the services at the hospital.
“I think it is an encouraging sign that we are overcoming the challenges that we have had in the past and I want to congratulate the management and staff of this complex for their efforts,” he offered.
Minister Edghill pointed out that, based on the information he received, approximately 120,000 persons visit the New Amsterdam Hospital for medical attention on an annual basis.
And what has impressed him even more, is to know that the facility can still be well kept, despite the number of persons traversing it.
“We have had some low points and it’s good to know that we a forging ahead in the business of healthcare,” he remarked.
The Minister commended, as well, the work done in the Paediatric Ward to make it more ‘child friendly.’
Written By Michael Khan