BASSETERRE, ST KITTS, June 2, 2022 — The commitment by SKNLP Political Leader Dr Terrance Drew to revamp the healthcare system is getting solid support from the party’s lone female candidate in the upcoming general elections. Marsha Henderson, the candidate for Central Basseterre, said adequate attention and priority will also be given to the elderly and will ensure the upgrade of the Basseterre Health Centre with the introduction of new services for residents. Concerns about deteriorating conditions at the hospitals and health centres are among the complaints received from residents during her canvassing.
“You all have endured so much hurt and anguish because of the lack of proper healthcare in the country. Almost every day, I hear the complaints — somebody had to go to hospital, only to find out that our healthcare system is in such terrible shape they couldn’t even get the proper treatment for basic common conditions. In spite of all this suffering and the many lives that have been lost in the last seven years as a result, the present government has done nothing,” Henderson said. She pledged: “Under this plan, I will ensure the Basseterre Health Centre receives the crucial upgrades it needs in order to serve our growing communities. We will renovate and expand the Basseterre Health Center and increase the services it offers. Some of the new services we will seek to make available are blood tests and physical therapies. We will also make available more District Medical Officers in the Central Basseterre communities.”
Henderson also pledged to pursue the establishment of a day care centre for the elderly and disabled persons in Central Basseterre communities, especially those who require supervision throughout the day. On non-nationals: “I want to assure our non-nationals: Labour has your back and I have your back. As the soon-to-be elected representative for Constituency Two, I will ensure that your voices are heard. We will create a special ombudsman or mediator who will serve as the representative for our non-national community.”