First regional Dental Unit commissioned in Linden

Inside the dental unit. Health Minister Dr Frank Anthony is second from left (Ministry of Health photo)

Minister of Health, Dr Frank Anthony, accompanied by the Regional Health Officer, Dr Gregory Harris, yesterday commissioned the first Regional Dental Unit in Christianburg, Linden, Region Ten.

The regional Dental Unit, formerly a family and Maternal Health Centre, has undergone rehabilitation works at an estimated cost of $7M. Another $15M was also spent on purchase of dental equipment and supplies, a release from the Ministry of Health said.