Staff of the Kwakwani Hospital, Berbice River today apprised Minister of Public Health, Dr. George Norton of several problems at the facility, GINA said.
Dr Norton and his team visited and inspected the institution which has 18 staff nurses, and serves a catchment area of 7000 people.
During the tour of the facility, it was brought to the team’s attention that there are numerous serious problems affecting the staff and the hospital. These include medical supplies procurement, administrative issues and electrical problems, GINA said. There is also need for a doctor’s quarters and a new washroom facility for the staff.
