Sod turned for $881M nursing school and training complex in Region 2
The historic groundbreaking ceremony: Health Minister Dr Anthony; Minister within the Ministry of Local Government, Anand Persaud; Regional Chairperson Vilma De Silva and Regional Health Officer Dr Ranjeev Singh, among other officials, turning the sod for the construction of the nursing school and training complex in Region 2 (Health Ministry photo)
Residents of Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam) on Friday witnessed the momentous sod-turning ceremony for the $881 million nursing school and training complex.
This groundbreaking project marked the commencement of the first, multimillion-dollar training centre in Suddie, Region Two.
The contract was awarded to Rupan Ramotar Construction and is expected to commence shortly.
Speaking at the sod turning ceremony, Health Minister, Dr Frank Anthony stated that the construction of this facility adds to the fleet of existing nursing schools in Georgetown, New Amsterdam and Linden. When completed, the facility will facilitate the face-to-face sessions for the decentralised health training programmes being offered by the Health Ministry.
Currently, 92 residents of Region Two are enrolled in the ongoing training programmes and are expected to graduate this year.
The Health Minister highlighted the successful enrolment of close to 1200 persons who are currently enrolled in the Ministry’s first Hybrid Professional Nursing Training Programme.
“I am happy to tell you that two hundred (200) persons from Region Two are currently enrolled in our Hybrid Professional Training Programme,” he alluded while assuring residents that after graduation those persons will return to the region to serve their communities.
Dr Anthony further highlighted a significant three-year investment of over $300M dedicated to enhancing the infrastructure of health centres. Noteworthy advancements were acknowledged at Suddie Public Hospital, which recently integrated a state-of-the-art digital X-ray machine.
Dr Anthony seized the moment to announce the commencement of construction for a new coastal regional hospital, projecting completion by year-end.
“The time has come for a brand-new regional hospital on the coast,” he affirmed.
Meanwhile, Minister within the Local Government Ministry Anand Persaud in his brief remarks encouraged persons to take advantage of the training opportunities that are available in the health sector and other sectors, and join forces to serve the people of Guyana.
The ceremony was attended by Director General of the Ministry of Health, Dr Vishwa Mahadeo; Member of Parliament Nandranie Coonjah; Regional Health Officer, Dr Ranjeev Singh; Regional Chairperson Vilma De Silva and Regional Executive Officer Susana Saywack.
