Patients visiting the Colonial War Memorial Hospital should be prepared for delays in various key services as a result of water damage from recent heavy rainfall. The Ministry of Health and Medical Services has reported that water overflowed into the hospital ceiling, impacting multiple clinical and support areas.
Affected services include the Special Outpatients Department dressing room, blood testing services in the phlebotomy room, echo services in the Cardiac Catheterisation Laboratory, operating theatres, and the Medical Bay waiting area. The Ministry has assured the public that contractors, along with the CWMH maintenance team, are currently on-site assessing the damage and performing urgent repairs and cleaning.
Efforts are underway to restore normal operations as swiftly as possible, although delays in patient care are anticipated during this process. The Ministry has apologized for the inconvenience caused and is asking for patients’ patience as safety checks and repairs are conducted.
In light of this situation, it is encouraging to see that the hospital staff is prioritizing the safety and well-being of patients while working diligently to resolve the issues.
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