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Great things in medical service on its way to Berbice
Dear Editor,
I am encouraged to write about my admission second time for this year at the New Amsterdam Hospital. It was around April last when I wrote about shortages of food items resulting in protest action by the kitchen staff and meals were being served selectively to patients.
This time, Mr. Editor the treatment was different, meals were served to everyone. I enjoyed the float bake served it reminds me of the ones prepared by my wife.
Hats off to the kitchen staff! I wish to mention that for the first time I encountered a visit by the welfare officer who went from bed to bed finding out about complaints you may have, this is commendable, at the same I was informed that there was a seminar, likewise, on public relations for staff and for he first time as well.
Things are happening Mr. Editor and we look forward for the fulfillment of a promise made by our Minister of Health that shortly there will not be any transfer of patients to GPHC. This will be marvelous when realized. My surgery was done by our local doctors; as a matter of fact, most of the doctors there are from Berbice , and they are all doing fine despite the limitation of medical facilities. Our moral support for them is needed
Mr. Editor for the preponderance of young doctors at our disposal now appreciation should be expressed to the previous administration, I stand to be corrected if otherwise. I tried hard to sink my conscience but I failed. However, I cannot forgive them for the present condition of the hospital.
Every fixture and fittings are in rundown state including drugs. The new CEO, Mr Bynoe, visited the male surgical ward and when he looked around he shook head, probably in disbelief. Every piece of article in that ward partially covered with rust; no blinds for privacy. I witnessed two men lying on one bed, just to a few of the problems.
Consequently, on my return visit I notice the CEO being busy around the compound with persons who seem to be repairmen indicating a lot more is to be done and will be done. That being so I envisage great relief to Berbician on its way.
Sam T. Fraser
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