Telemed satellite connections set up in Region Nine

Permanent Secretary, Malcolm Watkins (second from right) with medical staff (Ministry of Health photo)

Malcolm Watkins, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Health (MOH) along with the Regional Health Officer of Region Nine, Dr Cedel Mc Watt and Michael Gouveia, Hinterland Coordinator visited Region Nine from October 12-13 during which Telemed connections were made for several communities.

A release from the ministry said that the visit was geared at setting up of the Telemed pilot project; installing of the medical gas pipeline at Lethem Hospital and addressing matters regarding pharmaceuticals and medical supplies.