MP Pringle directed to ask Sir Molwyn for answers on the status of closed community clinics

Leader of the Opposition Jamale Pringle is again expressing concern
about the number of clinics, island-wide, that are out of operation.
The clinic in Bolans – which the Browne Administration had assured
would be open by the October 24 by-election date in St. Mary’s
South – remains closed, as well as those in All Saints, Johnsons Point,
and Clare Hall.

These facilities were closed for renovation due to the deplorable
physical conditions that healthcare workers and patients had to
endure on a daily basis.

Pringle questioned Prime Minister Gaston Browne about the status
of these clinics on Tuesday, November 21, in the Lower House.
However, the Opposition leader was directed by House Speaker Sir
Gerald Watt to put his concerns to Minister of Health Sir Molwyn
Joseph – who, incidentally, has been knighted for his management of
the country’s healthcare system.

Meanwhile, Browne said that, to the best of his knowledge, the clinic
in Bolans has reopened and there is a contract on the clinic in
Johnsons Point; but he could not give any details on the matter .
 
Accordingly, he, too, steered Pringle to Minister Joseph and advised
him to put his request for details on the other clinics in writing.
 
Residents who live in communities where the clinics are closed have
been severely inconvenienced, having to travel to other locations to
seek primary medical care.
 
For example, the people of All Saints and its close communities are
being shuttled to the Glanvilles Polyclinic, while those who normally
use the Clare Hall Clinic have to seek services in Potters, Piggots, and
Villa.