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Ophthalmology Center to restart operations today
The National Ophthalmology hospital, located in Port Mourant, Berbice, Region Six, is once again set to open its doors to the public. The hospital was forced to cease operations because of damage caused by a fire approximately one year ago. This situation has now been rectified and, beginning today, the facility is set to recommence its operations, starting with cataract surgeries.
Health Minister Dr. George Norton examining the theatre at the National Ophthalmology Hospital at Port Mourant.
However, despite the recommencement of services to the public, only one of the theatres will be fully functional, as some lighting issues and a damaged piece of equipment have to be looked at first. Minister of Public Health, Dr. George Norton, made this disclosure, following a recent visit to and an inspection of the facility.
“Surgeries will begin on Monday, but only one theatre will be working, because one of the bulbs is overused, according to the doctors, and in another, the microscope is on the roof and was damaged by rainfall,” he said.
The Minister said he was very surprised that medical professionals would refuse to work because of something as trivial as a non-working light bulb.
He however stressed that the hospital is well equipped, but needs more human resources.
He said that he was surprised to hear of the hours that the doctors ‘put in’ during one week, noting that they work 60 hours, and then are still on call for the weekends.
This, he noted is overworking and can have serious implications on the human body and also hinder the performance of the medical professionals.
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