On Sunday Minister of Health Dr. Frank Anthony, accompanied by the Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Sonia Parag, commissioned the District No.10 Lakeville Health Centre in Region Five. This facility is expected to benefit persons within the community and surrounding areas.
The newly constructed health centre, valued at $46 million, is fully equipped to serve approximately 1,200 residents in De Hoop and neighbouring villages in Mahaica-Berbice.
The Minister disclosed the Health Ministry is training medical personnel within communities to serve in their respective Region. He has also encouraged persons to enroll in the programme.