Approximately 40,000 residents are poised to benefit from the new Little Diamond Regional Hospital, currently in an advanced stage of construction. Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony, inspected the site on Tuesday, emphasizing the government’s dedication to a world-class healthcare system. Slated for completion by 2024’s end, this hospital is integral to a national initiative comprising six regional healthcare facilities.
During a press conference, Minister Anthony stated, “We have six hospitals that are currently under construction. One at Lima in Region Two, one at De Kinderen, one at Diamond, one at Enmore, one at Bath and one at Skeldon. For all of these facilities, we have completed the foundation and you would see over the next quarter the infrastructure starting to take shape. All of these six hospitals we are expecting the physical infrastructure to be completed by the end of 2024.”
Post-construction, the equipping of these hospitals will begin, with operational readiness targeted for 2025. “What these facilities would have, [is] a 24-hour accident and emergency. They will have a 24-hour lab. They will have a new suite of imaging which includes ultrasound, digital x-rays, [and] CT scans. They would have two operational theatres, [and] surgical theatres. They will have a minor theatre, out-patient facilities and 75 -in-patient facilities,” highlighted Minister Anthony.
The Little Diamond Regional Hospital’s completion will ensure comprehensive and timely medical care for the community and surrounding areas. Furthermore, the government’s initiative extends to upgrading primary health care at over 240 facilities nationwide, aiming to benefit every citizen. (Modified from DPI)
