Flanker Health Centre improved

The upgraded Flanker Health Centre in St James was officially reopened on Wednesday by Minister of Health and Wellness Dr Christopher Tufton. The facility was rehabilitated at a cost of $47.3 million under the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) Poverty Reduction Programme (PRP), with funding by the European Union (EU).

The facility, which serves more than 3,000 residents in Flanker and neighbouring communities, now has two new consultation rooms, two treatment rooms, a health inspector's office, an administrative office, new roofing and perimeter fencing.

Tufton said that the Government is committed to the development of the country's healthcare system, and urged residents to work with staff at the facility to help promote and improve the primary healthcare process.

"We say to the community, work with them, preserve the infrastructure and see them as partners," he said.

Omar Sweeney, managing director of JSIF, said that the rehabilitation of the Flanker Health Centre was completed in April of this year, where it went "smoothly, came in on time and on budget". He praised the EU for its continued funding since the PRP was established more than 20 years ago.