Minister of Public Health Dr George Norton yesterday visited the Leonora Cottage Hospital to discuss the remodeling required for the maternity ward so it can be functional again.
During the visit, he reminded attendees that the primary focus is to ensure safe deliveries and reduce maternal deaths. The cost and time for commencement of the remodeling works was not immediately known but it was said that this will be determined following discussions with the engineer and the Regional Executive Officer (REO).
The proposal to extend the maternity ward to accommodate prenatal and post-natal care came
