Upgrades on the cards for district hospitals

As plans progress for a new geriatric hospital, upgrades are also on the cards for the island’s district hospitals.

The announcement from Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office, Senator Dr. Shantal Munro-Knight.

She was leading off Debate on a Resolution for the Compulsory Acquisition of Land at Waterford where the new hospital is being constructed.

Senator Dr. Munro-Knight says more funds have been allocated in the upcoming financial year for maintenance and repairs of geriatric hospitals.

However with a growing elderly population, she says Government recognises the geriatric hospital will not be able to fill demand.

As a result she says the state is planning to roll-out a more comprehensive community care programme.

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