Minister of Health Terrence Deyalsingh has directed that Dr Joel Teelucksingh be immediately reinstated and that an investigation that has been launched by the South West Regional Health Authority, be conducted while he is on the job.

In a release on Sunday, Deyalsingh noted the Dr Joel Teelucksingh has been sent on administrative leave by the SWRHA. He added that, “Whilst I find his opinions and wittings sometimes controversial, I am a firm believer in free speech even at my own personal expense.

“In that belief, I have directed that Dr Teelucksingh be immediately reinstated and the investigation be conducted whilst he is on the job.”