Although the Diamond Diagnostic Centre is staffed by a number of specialists in different fields, its efficiency has been hindered by the shortage of drugs and nonfunctioning equipment, members of the National Assembly’s Social Services Committee were told yesterday during a performance assessment visit.
“The committee would summon the Minister of Health to give reasons as to why there are shortages. We will also have a discussion as to the way forward when we head back to Parliament,” said Chair of the committee Dr. Vindhya Persaud, who headed the visit.
During the visit, the committee members, comprising PPP/C Members of Parliament Dr. Vishwa Mahadeo, Indra Chandarpal and Alister Charlie and parliamentary clerks, were given a tour of every department and issues were
