The Ministry of Health and Wellness can confirm that routine operations at several of the island’s health facilities have been disrupted after a number of junior doctors failed to turn up for work this morning.
However, the Ministry is assuring the public that all efforts are being made to ensure that patients accessing the various public health facilities receive the best possible care.
As such, the regional health authorities, which have direct oversight for hospitals and health centres, have activated contingency plans that include the assignment of senior doctors to man various aspects of the operations.
Further, priority is being given to emergency cases while appointments for some elective procedures are being rescheduled.
Meanwhile, the extent to which the junior doctors’ failure to turn up for work has impacted the health care system is being assessed. The public will be updated on developments as they occur.
Persons are encouraged to call their health centre or hospital to have their queries answered.