Princess Alexandra Hospital, Anguilla Explained

Princess Alexandra Hospital
Org/Group:Health Authority of Anguilla
Coordinates:18.2203°N -63.0483°W
Location:The Valley
Country:Anguilla
Emergency:Yes
Beds:32

The Princess Alexandra Hospital is a small hospital on Anguilla.

It has a pharmacy, wards and a dialysis section.

It suffered considerable storm damage as a result of Hurricane Irma, losing its roof, equipment and bed space. The British government and charitable donations have contributed towards the rebuilding program. Tim Foy says "The United Kingdom government is committed to the full rehabilitation of the Princess Alexandra Hospital".[1] £4 million from the British Government is earmarked for the hospital.

The rebuilding programme is intended to include a computed tomography scanner and a new maternity wing, increasing the capacity from 4 to 8 patients. [2] The maternity wing was opened in November 2018 by Blondel Cluff CBE, who is the Anguilla government’s representative in the United Kingdom and the Chief Executive Officer of the West India Committee that raised funds for the rebuilding. [3]

Notes and References

  1. News: Health Authority of Anguilla lays out purpose and goals of its Foundation . 14 November 2018 . Daily Herald . 8 November 2018.
  2. News: Lord Ahmad visits schools and hospitals in Anguilla . 14 November 2018 . Daily Herald . 29 May 2018.
  3. News: Cluff in Anguilla for opening of maternity ward at hospital . 29 November 2018 . Daily Herald . 21 November 2018.