ALTHOUGH acknowledging a shortage of nurses in TT, Health Minister Dr Lackram Bodoe says the administration remains committed to opening the Couva Children’s Hospital, adding, “A plan is in place, which will be unveiled in the coming weeks.”

Bodoe was responding to questions on if the facility is ready to take in new patients, following comments from Public Utilities Minister Barry Padarath that the hospital is expected to receive its first group of young patients “in the coming weeks.”

Padarath made the announcement on November 15 while delivering the feature address at Bachhe Kaand 2025: The Children’s Chapter.