Officials Report Major Progress on St Jude Hospital

The reconstruction of St Jude Hospital in Vieux Fort is making significant strides, with key facilities nearing completion, according to officials. A recent site visit by the Steering Committee and Board of Directors of St Jude Hospital highlighted the advancements since the project was launched, just over two years ago, to transform the facility into a modern, state-of-the-art healthcare centre for the south of the island. In his New Year’s message on Sunday, Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre assured that the hospital, which was destroyed by fire in 2009, would open its doors this year, after years of promises from successive governments.  Work on key areas such as the physiotherapy and dialysis wings is nearing completion, with progress also evident in the west, east, and surgical wings. These upgrades are designed to expand patient capacity and improve healthcare delivery. “We can expect changes to the overall efficiency of our operations,” said CEO of St Jude Hospital, Lydia Atkins. CEO of St Jude Hospital, Lydia Atkins. Since the fire, healthcare services have been operating out of the George Odlum Stadium. Emphasising the improvements that have been made, Atkins said: “We do now have capacity…for neonatal care, which is something that we...