St George’s, Grenada — Wednesday, 3 July 2024, 7 pm
The Ministry of Health, through the National Disaster Management Agency, is exploring avenues to bring additional relief to the hurricane-ravaged islands of Carriacou and Petite Martinique.
Following a visit to the islands on Tuesday, Chief Medical Officer Dr Shawn Charles reports that 5 of the 6 health facilities in Carriacou and Petite Martinique suffered significant damage during the passage of Hurricane Beryl, including Princess Royal Hospital, which sustained roof damage of over 75%. This rendered the facility unusable.
At present, services are being delivered from the Hillsborough Health Centre, which fared better than the other facilities, when the Category 4 system ripped through the sister islands. Healthcare professionals on the mainland have signalled their willingness to volunteer in relief efforts; however, the major challenge is the accommodations on the battered islands.
During a press briefing at the National Disaster Management Agency on Wednesday evening, Dr Charles said the priority is assisting patients with emergency needs. So far, at least 3 patients have been transported from Carriacou to the General Hospital on the mainland to seek medical attention.
All donations should be consistent with the prescribed needs list and be filtered through and or dropped off at the NaDMA Headquarters in Morne Jaloux, St George.
For additional information, contact Ruth Jacob-Roberts, Public Information Officer at NaDMA 440-8390-4: cell 533-0766, or email: [email protected] and [email protected].
NaDMA is the official source for all disaster-related information in Grenada.
