AS government continues to work on strengthening the healthcare sector, 97 persons have completed various medical training programmes rolled out in Region Two and will soon graduate.

The announcement of this historic milestone for the region was made by Regional Health Officer (RHO), Dr. Ranjeev Singh, during the Regional Democratic Council (RDC) statutory meeting held on December 11 at the RDC boardroom in Anna Regina.

Dr. Singh highlighted the successful execution of several training programmes in various health fields within Region Two. Among those who will be receiving their certificates on December 20 are Nursing Assistants, Nurse Technicians, Post-Basic Midwives, and Patient Care Assistants.

“This is the first time in history that the region is graduating students trained locally. These students did not have to leave the comfort of their homes to pursue studies in other regions,” Dr. Singh emphasised.

He further explained that continuous training initiatives were being implemented to strengthen the region’s healthcare system. The aim is to train 300 individuals in various medical fields to staff the state-of-the-art Lima Regional Hospital, which is projected to employ over 500 residents upon completion.

Dr. Singh also announced the construction of a dedicated training facility in Region Two which is expected to be completed in 2025. This facility will provide additional opportunities for healthcare training, enhancing the region’s human resource capacity.

“Some of our training programmes, such as the Region Two Pharmacy Assistant Programme, are being used as models by other regions, like Region Nine. We are proud of these achievements,” Dr. Singh noted.

The RHO assured that training efforts will continue, with a focus on guaranteed employment for participants, ensuring the region’s healthcare services become increasingly self-sufficient.

This milestone underscores Region Two’s commitment to building a skilled local workforce and improving healthcare delivery for its residents. (Indrawattie Natram)