In a heartfelt letter addressed to the Prime Minister and Minister of Health, a senior doctor at Milton Cato Memorial Hospital (MCMH) in St. Vincent and the Grenadines has sounded the alarm on the dire state of the nation’s primary healthcare institution. The letter, penned by Dr. Vox Medicus, highlights three critical issues plaguing the hospital: severe staffing shortages, inequitable compensation, and deteriorating working conditions. These challenges are not only undermining patient care but also pushing the hospital’s dedicated staff to their breaking point. The doctor’s appeal underscores the urgent need for government intervention to address these systemic failures and ensure the sustainability of healthcare services in the country. The letter raises pressing questions about the future of healthcare in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, particularly as the nation prepares to open a new referral hospital. Dr. Medicus calls for immediate action to rectify these issues, emphasizing that healthcare workers are not seeking luxury but rather the basic resources and respect necessary to provide safe and quality care.
Urgent concerns regarding working conditions, staffing at MCMH
