Conditions at the Respiratory Hospital
Channel: Saint Lucia Government
Date: 2020-11-11

The Ministry of Health is working assiduously to address the infrastructural upgrades at the respiratory hospital which include complete renovation of approximately fifty (50) beds and in some instances, the installation of individual bathroom facilities to meet WHO standard’s for COVID-19 patients. Other works include painting, installation of ventilation system and an upgrade of the sewer and waste water systems.

Unfortunately, while we were busy ensuring that the infrastructural works were complete, there was an increase of COVID-19 patients in country which severely disrupted the project, resulting in incomplete works in some areas. We had to quickly admit patients at the hospital while simultaneously continuing with the said infrastructural works in a safe and conducive manner for all concerned. This was further exacerbated by the heavy rainfall over the last two (2) weeks.

The heavy rains resulted in leaks, water seepage and other wet conditions at the Respiratory Hospital. Our maintenance and technical teams have done their best to manage the leaks and water seepage. However, dry weather is needed for this to be adequately addressed.
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