The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) in collaboration with the San Fernando City Corporation presented their Cheer Fair on July 6th 2019 at CAL Skiffle Pan Yard in San Fernando. This fair focused on promoting good health, environmental protection and gender equity and organizations supporting these goals were invited to participate.

The South-West Regional Health Authority continues to improve patient services. The Training and Development Unit, Human Resources Department hosted a patient hoist training on the 22nd of August at the Northern Conference Room on Level 8, San Fernando Teaching Hospital.This training was done to make persons aware of the Patient Lift or Patient Hoist system and how beneficial it can be to both caregivers and patients.

San Fernando, August 8th, 2017. The South-West Regional Health Authority wishes to remind the public of the different health facilities available to persons accessing our various healthcare services.

​The Trinidad and Tobago Association for the Improvement of Mental Health, was launched on the 4th of August, 2017. This advocacy group aims to promote human rights and reduce stigma and discrimination against persons with mental disorders. Their mission entails the promotion of Mental Health Awareness so that persons can experience a high quality of life. The members of this group comprise Imam Sheraz Ali, Pandit Avinash Maharaj, Dr Darin Mohammed, Mrs. Andrea Ragoonath-Gopaul, as well as Ms. Caron Asgarali. In attendance at the launch, was Mrs.