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The South West Regional Health Authority's (SWRHA) flagship San Fernando General and Teaching Hospital has received baby-friendly accreditation from the Pan American Health Organisation/World Health Organisation (PAHO/WHO), becoming the first RHA to have all its major facilities with the status.

The Point Fortin Hospital, Mt Hope Women's Hospital, Sangre Grande and Scarborough Hospital have all received the accreditation since August 2023. Health Minister Lackram Bodoe said plans are under way to have the Port of Spain General Hospital accredited in the "near future."

The WHO and UNICEF initiative focuses on ensuring optimal care for infant feeding and mother-baby bonding in maternity facilities. Its goal is to protect and promote breastfeeding by changing hospital practices to support successful breastfeeding and shield families from commercial influences.