Nearly 2,000 persons have been treated at the Suddie Diagnostic and Treatment centre at the Suddie Hospital since it began offering services to Region Two residents just over two weeks ago, the Government Information Agency (GINA) reported.

Some of the services now being offered include audiology, endoscopy, phlebotomy, ophthalmology, laboratory, Intensive Care Unit (ICU), maternity services, dental care, theatre services, accident and emergency, X-ray and Electrocardiography (ECG). There is also a general medical out-patient department.

GINA said that persons from Region Two are now benefiting from specialist clinics which include hypertensive, diabetic, gynaecology, orthopaedic, endoscopy, ultrasound and dentistry.

The facility will operate on a 24-hour basis and is powered by two 1,200KV generators at a cost of $12M each to ensure round the clock power supply.

Minister in the Ministry of Health, Dr. Bheri Ramsaran on Wednesday visited the facility and updated members of the media on the transition of services from the old Suddie Hospital to the newly-built comprehensive diagnostic and treatment centre.  He noted that this process has been smooth but many are unaware that the institution is up and running.

And Managing Superintendent of the Suddie Hospital, Dr. Narine Singh said that over the years the facility has seen a number of changes as its standards and services continue to be improved.

He said that  with the facility medical evacuations will hardly be necessary as the capacity to conduct surgeries has also been greatly improved.
Meanwhile, services at the region’s health centres are still being offered.