Health Minister assures that health care service offered at clinics will be improved to ease the pressure off hospitals

Health Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton has assured that government is taking steps to improve services offered at primary health centres, or clinics, so that more patients can get treatment there and reduce the burden on hospitals.

The matter was raised last evening, during a social media live forum on accident and emergency departments, and how these units function.

Head of the Accident and Emergency Department at the Bustamante Hospital for Children, Dr. Mara Hosang was the guest presenter.

In response to questions from the public, Dr. Hosang expressed the need for clinics to have extended opening hours so that persons can get treatment especially at nights.

The minister agreed with the suggestion for extended opening hours and pointed out that the government will be initiating a primary health care reform project soon.

This reform will seek to address issues at clinics to include provision of more doctors, and more resources, to facilitate more care offerings.  

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St. Ann restaurant supervisor charged with theft of over $3M worth of patties and coco bread

Health Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton has assured that government is taking steps to improve services offered at primary health centres, or clinics, so that more patients can get treatment there and reduce the burden on hospitals.

The matter was raised last evening, during a social media live forum on accident and emergency departments, and how these units function.

Head of the Accident and Emergency Department at the Bustamante Hospital for Children, Dr. Mara Hosang was the guest presenter.

In response to questions from the public, Dr. Hosang expressed the need for clinics to have extended opening hours so that persons can get treatment especially at nights.

The minister agreed with the suggestion for extended opening hours and pointed out that the government will be initiating a primary health care reform project soon.

This reform will seek to address issues at clinics to include provision of more doctors, and more resources, to facilitate more care offerings.  

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Senate approves establishment of National Natural Disaster Reserve Fund

Health Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton has assured that government is taking steps to improve services offered at primary health centres, or clinics, so that more patients can get treatment there and reduce the burden on hospitals.

The matter was raised last evening, during a social media live forum on accident and emergency departments, and how these units function.

Head of the Accident and Emergency Department at the Bustamante Hospital for Children, Dr. Mara Hosang was the guest presenter.

In response to questions from the public, Dr. Hosang expressed the need for clinics to have extended opening hours so that persons can get treatment especially at nights.

The minister agreed with the suggestion for extended opening hours and pointed out that the government will be initiating a primary health care reform project soon.

This reform will seek to address issues at clinics to include provision of more doctors, and more resources, to facilitate more care offerings.  

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Health Ministry aiming to double annual blood donations, with new awareness campaign

Health Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton has assured that government is taking steps to improve services offered at primary health centres, or clinics, so that more patients can get treatment there and reduce the burden on hospitals.

The matter was raised last evening, during a social media live forum on accident and emergency departments, and how these units function.

Head of the Accident and Emergency Department at the Bustamante Hospital for Children, Dr. Mara Hosang was the guest presenter.

In response to questions from the public, Dr. Hosang expressed the need for clinics to have extended opening hours so that persons can get treatment especially at nights.

The minister agreed with the suggestion for extended opening hours and pointed out that the government will be initiating a primary health care reform project soon.

This reform will seek to address issues at clinics to include provision of more doctors, and more resources, to facilitate more care offerings.  

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PPV drivers urged to drive within the speed limit, in the wake of recent deadly crashes

Health Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton has assured that government is taking steps to improve services offered at primary health centres, or clinics, so that more patients can get treatment there and reduce the burden on hospitals.

The matter was raised last evening, during a social media live forum on accident and emergency departments, and how these units function.

Head of the Accident and Emergency Department at the Bustamante Hospital for Children, Dr. Mara Hosang was the guest presenter.

In response to questions from the public, Dr. Hosang expressed the need for clinics to have extended opening hours so that persons can get treatment especially at nights.

The minister agreed with the suggestion for extended opening hours and pointed out that the government will be initiating a primary health care reform project soon.

This reform will seek to address issues at clinics to include provision of more doctors, and more resources, to facilitate more care offerings.  

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Beat Officer Patrol Division helping to address traffic congestion and unruly vendors in St. James

Health Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton has assured that government is taking steps to improve services offered at primary health centres, or clinics, so that more patients can get treatment there and reduce the burden on hospitals.

The matter was raised last evening, during a social media live forum on accident and emergency departments, and how these units function.

Head of the Accident and Emergency Department at the Bustamante Hospital for Children, Dr. Mara Hosang was the guest presenter.

In response to questions from the public, Dr. Hosang expressed the need for clinics to have extended opening hours so that persons can get treatment especially at nights.

The minister agreed with the suggestion for extended opening hours and pointed out that the government will be initiating a primary health care reform project soon.

This reform will seek to address issues at clinics to include provision of more doctors, and more resources, to facilitate more care offerings.  

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Vybz Kartel et al retrial hearing to continue next Tuesday

Health Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton has assured that government is taking steps to improve services offered at primary health centres, or clinics, so that more patients can get treatment there and reduce the burden on hospitals.

The matter was raised last evening, during a social media live forum on accident and emergency departments, and how these units function.

Head of the Accident and Emergency Department at the Bustamante Hospital for Children, Dr. Mara Hosang was the guest presenter.

In response to questions from the public, Dr. Hosang expressed the need for clinics to have extended opening hours so that persons can get treatment especially at nights.

The minister agreed with the suggestion for extended opening hours and pointed out that the government will be initiating a primary health care reform project soon.

This reform will seek to address issues at clinics to include provision of more doctors, and more resources, to facilitate more care offerings.  

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ACP Miller condemns Hanover triple murder  

Health Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton has assured that government is taking steps to improve services offered at primary health centres, or clinics, so that more patients can get treatment there and reduce the burden on hospitals.

The matter was raised last evening, during a social media live forum on accident and emergency departments, and how these units function.

Head of the Accident and Emergency Department at the Bustamante Hospital for Children, Dr. Mara Hosang was the guest presenter.

In response to questions from the public, Dr. Hosang expressed the need for clinics to have extended opening hours so that persons can get treatment especially at nights.

The minister agreed with the suggestion for extended opening hours and pointed out that the government will be initiating a primary health care reform project soon.

This reform will seek to address issues at clinics to include provision of more doctors, and more resources, to facilitate more care offerings.  

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Vaz to seek legislation that ensures telecoms compliance with government directives

Health Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton has assured that government is taking steps to improve services offered at primary health centres, or clinics, so that more patients can get treatment there and reduce the burden on hospitals.

The matter was raised last evening, during a social media live forum on accident and emergency departments, and how these units function.

Head of the Accident and Emergency Department at the Bustamante Hospital for Children, Dr. Mara Hosang was the guest presenter.

In response to questions from the public, Dr. Hosang expressed the need for clinics to have extended opening hours so that persons can get treatment especially at nights.

The minister agreed with the suggestion for extended opening hours and pointed out that the government will be initiating a primary health care reform project soon.

This reform will seek to address issues at clinics to include provision of more doctors, and more resources, to facilitate more care offerings.  

Read More

Bull Head making too much unrealistic demands – Chung

Health Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton has assured that government is taking steps to improve services offered at primary health centres, or clinics, so that more patients can get treatment there and reduce the burden on hospitals.

The matter was raised last evening, during a social media live forum on accident and emergency departments, and how these units function.

Head of the Accident and Emergency Department at the Bustamante Hospital for Children, Dr. Mara Hosang was the guest presenter.

In response to questions from the public, Dr. Hosang expressed the need for clinics to have extended opening hours so that persons can get treatment especially at nights.

The minister agreed with the suggestion for extended opening hours and pointed out that the government will be initiating a primary health care reform project soon.

This reform will seek to address issues at clinics to include provision of more doctors, and more resources, to facilitate more care offerings.  

Read More