All health centres closed today

By Kimone Witter 

   

The inclement weather has resulted in the suspension of some services in the public sector today.

 

The Ministry of Health & Wellness says health centres across the island are closed and all primary care services suspended. However, hospitals remain open. 

 

"Persons who have appointments at the health centres for today are asked to visit or contact the health centres later on in the week to reschedule those appointments. As a reminder, persons with chronic diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, and asthma are reminded to have adequate supply of medication if they have to evacuate their homes. They must ensure that they take their medications with them to their place of shelter and they should continue to take their medications as prescribed by the doctor, while away from home," Chief Medical Officer Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor McKenzie urged.

 

All pregnant women who are within one month of their delivery date should relocate to family or friends, who are near a hospital or delivery centre.