FREEPORT, Grand Bahama — Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis and Minister of Health Renward Wells were in Grand Bahama on Friday, April 23, for the official recommissioning of the $21m-first phase redevelopment of the Rand Memorial Hospital, The Tribune reported in an article written by Denise Maycock.
Dr Minnis said an additional $18 million will be disbursed shortly from the Hurricane Dorian Fund to begin the next phase of redevelopment for a “climate-resilient hospital,” with a four-story level addition for in-patient services and care.
After almost 18 months of major construction at the hospital, the prime minister and health minister toured the completed Pharmacy, the Lula Knowles Paediatrics Ward, the Maternal & Child Health Block, the Medical/Surgical Block, the Critical Care Block, Operating Theatre, Chapel, Healing Garden and Medical/Surgical Ward Three.
With the completion of the first phase, Hospital Administrator Sharon Williams indicated that they will begin the return of patients to the hospital.
“What you see here represents the indomitable spirit of Grand Bahamians, and the tireless efforts of health planners, health executives, skilled labourers and tradesmen, and dedicated health workers,” said the prime minister. “They have gone above and beyond to restore this essential institution vital to the health care needs of the people of Grand Bahama and the Northern Bahamas.” See complete Tribune article at http://www.tribune242.com/news/2021/apr/23/21m-first-phase-rand-redevelopment-officially-reco/
