NASSAU, Bahamas – Thanks to Samaritan’s Purse, a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization, the Princess Margaret Hospital, has boosted its capacity to care for COVID-19 patients.
This was confirmed in a press statement released by Bahamas Information Services (BIS) on Monday, August 2, 2021.
“The arrival of two patient care tents, from Samaritan’s Purse International on Friday, July 30, 2021, provided a boost to the Princess Margaret Hospital’s (PMH) capacity to provide in-patient care to COVID-19 positive patients,” the BIS release noted, adding: “The Princess Margaret Hospital has seen an increase in the number of COVID-19 cases presenting at the Emergency Department, with a corresponding increase in the numbers of cases requiring admission to COVID-19 treatment units for care.”
The release added: “The tents will expand the hospital’s Special Pathogens Unit by 18 beds, with nine beds in each tent. An area within a tent has been designated by a divider for pediatric COVID-19 cases. Eight members of Samaritan’s Purse setup team will work with PMH Engineering Team and the Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF) to erect the tents.
“PHA Managing Director Catherine Weech and PMH Hospital Administrator Mary Lightbourne Walker expressed appreciation to Samaritan’s Purse for once again proving to be a true ally to The Bahamas in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.”
The release said it was “anticipated that the additional tents will begin receiving patients Monday, August 2, 2021.”
“Patients requiring in-patient care for severe COVID-19 disease are treated at PMH Legacy Unit, PMH Special Pathogens Unit, South Beach Health Center and Doctors Hospital West.”
In its Mission Statement on its website, Samaritan’s Purse is described as a “nondenominational evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the world.”
“Since 1970, Samaritan’s Purse has helped meet needs of people who are victims of war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine with the purpose of sharing God’s love through His Son, Jesus Christ,” the website states. “The organization serves the Church worldwide to promote the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ.”
