Construction work for the new Diamond Regional Hospital is advancing smoothly, with preparations for Phase Two underway.
Dr. Leslie Ramsammy, Advisor to the Minister of Health, shared the latest update on the project.
The new Diamond Regional Hospital, a government initiative, is scheduled for completion by December 2024.
Once finished, it will feature 75 beds, three operating theatres with basic surgical capacity, and modern digitalized systems, including a full radiology diagnostic suite, bringing it on par with the New Amsterdam and Linden hospitals.
Dr. Ramsammy affirmed that construction is on track, with the contractor striving to meet the established deadline.
Foundation work is complete, and steel frames are slated for installation, targeting completion by the end of January.
The aim is to have the hospital ready for commissioning by December 2024.
Additionally, the new hospital will offer services such as the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).
Addressing concerns about the existing Diamond Diagnostic Hospital, Dr. Ramsammy stated that there are no plans to phase it out, considering the population it serves on the East Bank.
Contracts for four other hospitals in Lethem, Kato, Kamarang, and Moruca will soon be tendered.
Meanwhile, upgrades are underway at Georgetown, New Amsterdam, Linden, Mabaruma, and Mahdia hospitals.
These enhancements will elevate the status of these healthcare facilities, ensuring improved access and higher standards of care nationwide.