Latest update December 4th, 2024 2:40 AM
Port Mourant Hospital waiting area gets $1.8 M upgrade.
Persons visiting the Port Mourant Hospital to access its services can now do so with a bit more comfort. An overseas based NGO together with other business persons based in Guyana and overseas, followed through with their commitment to have the waiting area at the institution upgraded from a shed to a mini building, equipped with an A/C unit, sink, a television, nurses’ cubicle and comfortable seating.
President of the Indo Caribbean Federation Tamesh Ralph cutting the ribbon
To officially open the extension, a simple ribbon cutting and appreciation ceremony was hosted at the hospital by health officials from Region Six.
It was an event that was attended by the President of the Indo Caribbean Federation NGO ( the main donor) Ralph Tamesh, his oversea- based grandkids, Regional Chairman David Armogan, Jevaughn Stephens, businessman Poonai Bhigroog, Focal Point to the Ministry of Health Alex Foster, and Doctor-in-charge of the institution Dr. Devendra Radhay.
The upgraded waiting area
Dr. Radhay noted that the hospital has seen an increase in persons accessing their services and as such, having proper facilities to facilitate the increase is of paramount to him.
Dr. Radhay who took over the hospital eight months ago, has been working to improve the hospital in all areas. The waiting area was at the top of the agenda for him.
He reached out to the NGO at an event overseas about a month ago and the project kicked off after the NGO agreed and garnered the funds to execute it.
According to Dr. Radhay, “We have had some challenges with the increase in persons coming to the hospital and so we use the one door for the triage, to see the doctor and to collect medication.
“The intention of this building is to isolate the persons that will have to go in the same area for triage so that the nurses at the same time can see what is going on outside. It will also create more comfort for patients that have to wait for long hours.”
He stated that the cost of the facility stands at $1.8M with the Indo Caribbean Federation being the main donor. The shed that was standing prior to the new improvements was done by Rose Hall Town businessman, Poonai Bhigroog
Regional Chairman, David Armogan, who said he was impressed with the infrastructural developments taking place at the hospital, in the same vein, asserted that such developments should also be seen in the delivery of health care to persons.
“Buildings and aesthetics do not really improve patient care. One of the things we also have to look at, is patient care. One of the criteria hospitals are judged by is the waiting time. If you have to wait two to three hours to see a doctor and another two to three hours to get your medications, that’s not good enough.
“I am not saying it is happening here but that is one of the things we have to look at,” Armogan underscored.
The Regional Chairman added that drugs must always be available at the hospitals and as such “was surprised that there is no Panadol Tuesday. The point I wish to make is that the quality of service that we deliver to this region must also be increased and improved”.
The President of the organization, Ralph Tamesh, highlighted that his NGO raised US$7000, with US $4000 going to the project and the remaining US$3000 set aside for another project to be done at the institution.
In addition to the new facility, Dr. Radhay has embarked on a feeding programme at the hospital just two weeks ago with the aim of providing healthy meals to patients seeking care. There are plans in the making to have a new mortuary as well at the institution.
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