SVG to bolster safety for Cuban well being employees following second assault

Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves has introduced that his authorities will improve safety measures for Cuban medical professionals in St Vincent and the Grenadines, following the latest assaults on two of them. 

This marks the second incident of violence towards Cuban healthcare employees in lower than two weeks.

Expressing concern over the incidents, Prime Minister Gonsalves, who additionally serves as Minister of Nationwide Safety, said, “When you’ve gotten two incidents, you start to ask your self the query and, in fact, this must be explored. Are these random incidents or is there extra?” 

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Carnival success overshadowed by violence

Throughout an interview on the state-owned NBC Radio, Prime Minister Gonsalves acknowledged the success of the Carnival festivities, noting that regardless of the constructive expertise for a lot of, there have been remoted circumstances of violence and prison conduct, together with homicides. 

He obtained information of the assaults early within the morning, with one Cuban physician being assaulted and requiring surgical procedure as a result of accidents sustained whereas working at an MRI facility. 

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The prime minister reassured listeners that the injured physician is recovering properly. A feminine Cuban skilled at Fashionable Medical and Diagnostic Centre in Georgetown was additionally struck with a stone throughout the identical incident. The police have made an arrest and are at the moment conducting an investigation.

Reaching out to authorities and Cuban Ambassador

Prime Minister Gonsalves disclosed that he has already reached out to the Commissioner of Police and the Cuban Ambassador to deal with the state of affairs promptly. 

He additional talked about his dialog with Idinga Miller, the deputy hospital administrator at Fashionable Medical and Diagnostic Centre, to make sure applicable measures are taken to guard the Cuban professionals working within the healthcare sector.

Highlighting the significance of taking quick motion, Prime Minister Gonsalves emphasised that the well-being of the Cuban healthcare employees is a precedence for the federal government.

The latest assaults comply with the assault on Cuban doctor Dr. Alfredo Batista Salgado on July 1, the place he was slashed within the stomach after attending a calypso present. Dr. Salgado is at the moment recovering within the hospital.

The federal government’s choice to offer extra safety for Cuban medical professionals displays their dedication to making sure the protection and well-being of those people who contribute considerably to the healthcare companies in St Vincent and the Grenadines.

 

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