Public Health Minister conducts outreach in Region 10

Public Health Minister Volda Lawrence and a team of medical professionals on Friday wrapped up a three- day visit to medical institutions in Linden and other parts of Region 10 (Upper Demerara-Berbice). During the visit, which commenced on Wednesday, the Minister toured several health facilities, including the Linden Hospital Complex (LHC), Upper Demerara Hospital (UDH) and the Kwakwani Hospital. She also conducted closed door meetings with Linden nurses, tutors and students of the Charles Rosa School of Nursing, doctors attached to the LHC as well as members of the Regional Democratic Council (RDC) Health Committee.
Following the meeting with the Regional Health Committee on Thursday, Minister

Lawrence in addressing Regional Councillors, Regional Chairman Renis Morian and Regional Vice Chairman Elroy Adolph noted that she had fruitful discussions with the Committee.
“Let me report to you that we have had fruitful and very deep thought discussions, and I’m quite certain that like myself, that they are leaving satisfied that we could have been afforded this opportunity to not only speak of the negatives but also of the positives; and to highlight what we’re going to do going forward,” she noted. The Minister also told the Councillors who form part of the Regional Health Committee that while the Public Health Ministry has a mandate to ensure access, equity and timeliness in the delivery of healthcare, it is their responsibility to ensure that they work in close collaboration to take care of persons in the region. “You are responsible for their health. Foremost, we are the overarching body that enables that to happen. Let us continue to work together,” she iterated.
On Wednesday, the Minister was also present for the officiation of the LHC Management Committee.