Healthcare workers are chipping in to send relief aid to Dominica in the aftermath of the destructive Hurricane Maria.
Members of the public are being urged to donate supplies which can be placed in specially marked bins at strategic locations at healthcare facilities in the South-West region.
South West Regional Health Authority's (SWRHA) corporate communications manager Crystal Marcano said they have partnered with the T&T Medical Association (TTMA) to provide relief to their Caribbean brothers and sisters in need.
Marcano said while there are many other organisations engaged in the relief effort, the devastation to Dominica was so vast that a Herculean effort was needed. She said even staff had been requesting that the RHA coordinate some assistance, which was endorsed upon by CEO Gail Miller-Meade. The effort officially got started on Friday and help has begun pouring in from both staff and the public. The TTMA has committed to the shipping coordinating efforts to ensure the people of Dominic received this much-needed supplies.
Locations include:
San Fernando Teaching Hospital levels three, four and eight.
San Fernando General Hospital- Doctors’ Lounge, Ground floor.
Regional Administrative Centre I Lobby Area
Siparia District Health Facility 's foyer
Princes Town District Health Facility
Couva District Health Facility
Area Hospital, Point Fortin.
Required items
Non-perishable food
Cleaning supplies
Baby and infant supplies
First aid items
Personal care products
Candles and flashlights with batteries
Household items.
Anyone willing to donate can contact the Corporate Communication Department at 225-HEAL (4325) ext. 1,2107 or communication@swrha.co.tt