CC Nicholson hospital has full staff complement – Minister Ramsaran

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Dr. Bheri Ramsaran yesterday speaking with Dr. David Nelson, who will be residing at the doctors’ quarters at the CC Nicholson hospital but will be working out of the Buxton health centre. (GINA photo)
Dr. Bheri Ramsaran yesterday speaking with Dr. David Nelson, who will be residing at the doctors’ quarters at the CC Nicholson hospital but will be working out of the Buxton health centre. (GINA photo)

Minister within the Ministry of Health, Dr. Bheri Ramsaran yesterday refuted claims in an October 26  Kaieteur News article that the CC Nicholson Hospital has been hit by a doctor shortage.

Dr. Bheri Ramsaran yesterday speaking with Dr. David Nelson, who will be residing at the doctors’ quarters at the CC Nicholson hospital but will be working out of the Buxton health centre. (GINA photo)

The Government Information Agency yesterday said that the CC Nicholson Hospital at Nabaclis, East Coast Demerara is staffed by a Cuban-trained Guyanese doctor, who will be heading the institution, mid-wives, nurse assistants, a resident medex, pharmacy assistant, community health worker, community resource person, and clinic attendant.

Dr. Ramsaran during a visit to the hospital yesterday said that the Cuban doctors at the facility were replaced by Guyanese Cuban trained doctors.