Gov’t opens new health centre in Chesney

The new Chesney Health Centre
The new Chesney Health Centre

The Ministry of Health yesterday opened a new health centre in the community of Chesney, Corentyne to the tune of over $39m.

It is expected to offer services to over 2300 households – residents who previously had to travel to other communities.

Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony who delivered remarks at the commissioning yesterday stressed the importance of the facility as part of the ministry’s efforts to enhance healthcare delivery across the region and country. Anthony pointed out that it was the third such facility to be commissioned in the region for the year.