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HEALTHCARE services nationwide are set for major upgrades as the Ministry of Health moves to tackle longstanding issues in accessibility and patient care.

Among the plans: longer opening hours at health centres, an expanded Chronic Disease Assistance Programme (CDAP), and the long-anticipated operationalisation of the Couva Children’s Hospital.

Minister of Health Dr Lackram Bodoe outlined these priorities as he delivered the feature address at the U Health and Wellness Expo at the Hyatt Regency, Port of Spain, on Tuesday May 27.