THE Minister of Health, Dr Frank Anthony, accompanied by the Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Sonia Parag, commissioned the District No.10 Lakeville Health Centre in Region Five.
This facility is expected to benefit persons within the community and surrounding areas. The newly constructed health centre, valued at $46 million, is fully equipped to serve approximately 1,200 residents in De Hoop and neighbouring villages in Mahaica-Berbice.

During his remarks, Minister Anthony said that the government is working to provide better healthcare, education, and other services to improve lives of all Guyanese.
The minister related that the Health Ministry is training medical personnel within communities to serve in their respective regions.

“These programmes are here for people to enroll. We have many programmes available, but we need people to come forward and be trained,” he said.
The Minister of Local Government and Regional Development said that while the infrastructure is necessary, it is also important to have quality service from the human resource personnel in the facilities.
“While the necessary infrastructure is here, the service delivery is equally important,” she noted.
Also in attendance were Vickchand Ramphal, Regional Chairman Region Five; Faisal Jaffarally , Member of Parliament; Dr Theresa Sarju, Regional Health Officer; Lakeram Marian Doner of the land and residents within the community.