A new $30 million primary health care facility in Eccles, East Bank Demerara was yesterday commissioned by Public Health Minister Volda Lawrence, according to the Department of Public Information (DPI).
Serving a catchment area of 6000, the health centre has already begun offering a range of services.
DPI said that the services offered by the trained professionals include chronic diseases, foot care, child and adolescent health, prenatal, STD testing as well as diagnostic treatment for Voluntary Counselling and Testing (VCT).
Dr Krystle Fraser is one of the doctors manning the facility since it opened its doors in September of last year. She urged residents to make the best of the available services. “This facility is part of this community to serve you. And we want that whenever you come, whoever you see, we want you to feel welcome” Dr Fraser said.
Regional Chair of Demerara-Mahaica Genevieve Allen said that the establishment of the Eccles Health Centre was conceptualised in 2017 and formed part of the regional work programme in 2018. The facility was completed in 2019
Prior to the establishment of the health centre, residents were accommodated at the Diamond and other neighbouring health centres.
