-Gov’t committed to providing Health facilities for all

By: Indrawattie Natram

MINISTER of Finance, Winston Jordan, on Monday, commissioned a state-of-the-art maternity waiting home for the Suddie Public Hospital, in Region Two.
During his address to healthcare providers in the newly-constructed and furnished facility, the minister said that the Government of Guyana continues to construct a number of health facilities across the country. He said the mandate was in keeping with the Government’s motto of providing a “good life” for all Guyanese.

He reflected on his last visit stating that he was impressed with the work done by healthcare providers at the Suddie Public Hospital, noting that they worked well under varying conditions and challenges. Minister Jordan said that he was pleased to commission such a facility that will benefit pregnant mothers from Regions 1, 2 and even 3.

He also thanked the doctors and nurses for their continued support in moulding the health sector and reminded them that the government had recognized that and as such their allowances were reviewed. He said the Government of Guyana was striving to improve the life of health personnel throughout Guyana because they are important personnel in everyone’s life.

Regional Executive Officer, Mr. Denis Jaikarran said that the Regional Administration was pleased to construct and furnish the facility which he described as an asset for pregnant mothers. He said the facility will serve as a hub to foster social cohesion in the region and mothers whenever they are overnighting will be benefitting from counselling sessions. The facility will also be used as accommodation for riverine healthcare workers. Previously the administration had to provide accommodation in hotels for such workers.

Acting Medical Superintendent, Dr. Shen Reid, said that pregnant mothers were hosted at the Amerindian Hostel prior to delivery. She said that the facility was not comfortable. With the new facility, pregnant mothers will be more comfortable.

Region Two Engineer, Kawan Suchit, said that the building was a two-storey one and measured 30x 80 feet. It was fully furnished and had basic amenities such as a kitchen, waiting area and washroom. There were currently 16 beds and 9 self-contained bedrooms. The building was completed in 2017 but was furnished in 2019.