Regional leaders are calling for an investigation in the treatment and care of tuberculosis (TB) patients at Linden hospitals and for a study to examine the prevalence of the disease in Region 10.
This call came after a visit to the Upper Demerara Hospital (UDH) by Region 10 Member of Parliament Renis Morian, following complaints from residents and nurses. Several doctors attached to the Linden Hospital Complex admitted that they have concerns about the issue, while the hospital’s administration said there was no need for alarm.
Poor sanitation, water shortage, malfunctioning air conditioning and the non-existence of same in some sections of the hospital and the shortage of medical supplies and equipment were