More seats needed at this health centre

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Dear Editor,

On a recent visit to the Rosignol Health Centre  I was disheartened to witness the factthat there is a lack of seating accommodation for persons awaiting an HIV test; many of these being pregnant mothers in various stages of pregnancy.
Though there is seating accommodation in the general waiting area, this is neither adequate nor practical for those there to access treatment for HIV. This area is designated for those visiting for the usual everyday medical ailments or family-planning clinic.
Rosignol Health Centre is not only a testing site but also a treatment centre for numerous people living with HIV/AIDS. (PLWHA)……


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