Tag: Nellie Pouchie

Mental health facility project delayed again

Mental health facility project delayed again

| 05/07/2023 | 34 Comments

(CNS): The opening of the much anticipated long-term residential mental health facility in East End has been delayed by another three months. Despite stating less than two months ago the project would be finished in June, Health Minister Sabrina Turner has now said the facility will not be open until September.

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Plans in motion to split Public Health from HSA

Plans in motion to split Public Health from HSA

| 31/08/2022 | 34 Comments

(CNS): The Ministry of Health and Wellness is developing a business case to examine the process of separating the Public Health Department from the Health Services Authority to help promote a healthier community. Health Minister Sabrina Turner said at a press briefing on Wednesday that public health extends far beyond managing communicable diseases like the […]

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CO blames pandemic for failure to respond to OAG

CO blames pandemic for failure to respond to OAG

| 14/01/2022 | 72 Comments

(CNS): Acting Chief Officer Nellie Pouchie blamed the impact of the pandemic on the health ministry when it was already short-staffed, as she explained why the ministry had not responded to a report by the Office of the Auditor General that raised significant concerns about the pharmacy services.

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Health ministry needs more staff to manage workload

Health ministry needs more staff to manage workload

| 01/10/2021 | 47 Comments

(CNS): The failure of the Ministry of Health to implement long standing recommendations by the Office of the Auditor General relating to healthcare provision is due to a lack of senior staff, Acting Chief Officer Nellie Pouchie told the Public Accounts Committee on Wednesday.

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