CRCC: Spearheading the Modernization of Port of Spain General Hospital
17 Julio 2024 - 3:48AM
Since the successful completion of the Scarborough General Hospital
project in Tobago in 2012, China Railway Construction Corporation
Limited (CRCC) has been steadily expanding its footprint in the
healthcare sector across Latin America. To date, CRCC has delivered
nine landmark healthcare facilities in the Republic of Trinidad and
Tobago (TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO), each marking a significant milestone
in the nation’s medical infrastructure.
The current redevelopment of the main building at
Port of Spain General Hospital is taking place in Port of Spain,
TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO’s capital city. Due to the structural aging and
seismic damage sustained by the original building, the government
decided to replace the existing structure with a new, modern
facility. The new hospital, currently under construction by CRCC,
will have 540 beds and offer a full spectrum of advanced medical
services to the community, featuring advanced facilities such as
emergency departments, operating theaters, and ICUs.
In an interview, Dr. Shakiba Barro, Medical
Director of Port of Spain General Hospital, articulated the
project’s significance: “CRCC is not only constructing our physical
infrastructure but also instilling a sense of hope within our
hospital community. This new facility symbolizes our aspirations
for enhanced research capabilities, continued development, and
advanced medical education. Our vision is to establish this
facility as an important teaching center for the University of the
West Indies, serving not only TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO but also other
Caribbean nations.”
Upon its completion, this revitalized hospital is
set to emerge as TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO’s most technologically
advanced medical institution, with the capacity to serve a
population of nearly 600,000. This is expected to significantly
elevate the nation’s healthcare standards, promising citizens
access to quality and efficient medical services. A CRCC project
manager operating in the region emphasized, “We are not just
building a hospital; we are establishing a robust and reliable
public healthcare system for the local community, so...we are
laying the groundwork for a healthier and more prosperous
future.”
CRCC’s projects in TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO are not only
about infrastructure development; they stand as a testament to the
deepening cooperation between China and Caribbean nations. Through
these initiatives, CRCC has facilitated the local adoption of
China’s advanced construction methodologies, world-class quality
standards, and superior products and services, thereby making
substantial contributions to the modernization of TRINIDAD AND
TOBAGO’s healthcare system.
Company: China Railway Construction Corporation
LimitedContact Person: Wen KaiEmail: wenkai@crcc.cnWebsite:
https://english.crcc.cn/Telephone: 010-52688232City: Beijing,
China
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