By Adama Makasuba
President Adama Barrow will today lay the foundation stone of the state-of-the-art medical complex off Brikama highway expected to serve as a one-stop-shop for public health emergencies.
The complex is also expected to accommodate 20 beds and National Observation and Treatment centre with 84 beds.
In a statement signed by Modou Njai, Director of Health Promotion and Education said: “The Ministry of Health under the leadership of Honorable Dr Ahmadou Lamin Samateh would like to inform the general public of the laying of the foundation stone for the construction of a state-of-the-art Medical Complex at former Farato Farms site, off the Brikama Highway, West Coast Region. The foundation stone will be laid by His Excellency Adama Barrow, President of The Republic of The Gambia on Thursday 2nd December 2021 at 11:00am.”
“Upon completion, this magnificent modern edifice will serve as a one stop shop for future Public Health Emergencies and will comprise of a National Emergency Treatment Centre intensive care unit with 20 beds, National Observation and Treatment Centre with 84 beds, National Public Health Laboratories and training centre, National Blood Transfusion Service Centre, a well-equipped Conference Centre, a Diagnostic Imaging Centre for CT Scan, MRI, Mammogram, X-Ray Centre and Ultrasound all to be manned by well-trained Medical Experts,” he added.
“This modern facility is the first phase of a 1500 bed Teaching Hospital that is responsive to the current and future health needs of our citizenry. The Honourable Minister of Health would like to extend invitation to the general public, development partners, Regional Health Directorates and staff of the Ministry of Health and well-wishers to grace the occasion. Finally, the Ministry of Health is soliciting the support and full participation of each and every one to ensure a successful event,” he added.