A new state-of-the-art $30 million infectious diseases building to accommodate tuberculosis and HIV patients was on Monday afternoon commissioned at the Suddie Public Hospital, in Region Two.
The commissioning was conducted by Minister of Health, Dr Frank Anthony and Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Nigel Dharamlall. Accompanying them were Regional Chairperson, Vilma De Silva; Regional Vice Chairman, Humace Oodit; and Regional Health Officer Dr Ranjeev Singh.
The building houses five spacious rooms, a waiting area, consultation rooms and washrooms. It was built to provide adequate ventilation for staff treating tuberculosis and HIV patients. Previously, staff members were forced to work in a cramped building, which posed a major health hazard for them and patients alike.