Madam Speaker, I am informed that the Goodlands Mediclinic started its operation in October 2014 and offers comprehensive healthcare services to meet the community’s needs. It serves the population of approximately 25,500 people. The clinic provides medical services to patients from several localities namely; Goodlands, Bois Rouge,

47 Madam Azor, Mapou, Leclezio, Mamzelle Jeanne, Petit Village, Roche-Terre Saint-Antoine and Triangle. Madam Speaker, concerning part (a) of the question, the Goodlands Mediclinic operates seven days a week from 08:00 a.m. to 09.00 p.m. daily including public holidays. The pharmacy services also operate 08:00 a.m. to 09.00 on a daily basis. Madam Speaker, with regard to part (b) of the question, the Mediclinic provides a wide range of facilities and services including general consultation for common illnesses, specialist consultations in fields such as internal medicine, Gynecology, Cardiology and Pediatrics and a dedicated Non-Communicable Diseases Unit. The Non-Communicable Diseases Unit offers vital services like diabetes management, diabetic retinopathy screening, nutritionist services and tobacco cessation program. The services include maternal and child care, dental consultation, family planning, vaccination programs and community health rehabilitation. Madam Speaker, the Mediclinic also provides specialised diagnostic and treatment services such as Extreme Imaging, ECG, Ultrasonography and rapid testing for HIV, COVID -19 and Dengue. A fully equipped pharmacy ensures the dispensing of methadone and essential medications. The Mediclinic also caters for specialised care such as diabetic foot care and family planning counselling to meet the specific patient’s needs. Madam Speaker, as regard to part (c) of the question, the staffing of the Mediclinic comprises 49 staff members, including 14 medical professionals, 20 nursing staffs, 11 supporting stuff and 4 general workers; all working together to provide health care services to the community.

Madam,…

Yes, one.

Will the Minister confirm whether, the Goodlands Mediclinic X-ray Department will operate in the afternoon, until it is closed to accommodate patients and what measures will be put in place to extend the services?

Madam Speaker, we have already got about 49 staff members there and we have an acute shortage of technicians in that field but nevertheless, I will convey your request to the responsible officers to of my Ministry.

Thank you, Minister. Hon. First Member for Port Louis South and Port Louis Central.

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