Kindly be advised that Extended Hours has been temporarily suspended at the following Health Centre:

Pleasantville Health Centre:

• Monday 14th August, 2017

​​​​The South-West Regional Health Authority apologises for any inconvenience caused. 

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 4^th 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.

On Wednesday August 2nd, 2017, the second annual Infant and Young Child Feeding Seminar, hosted by staff of the Nutrition and Dietetics Department, was held in Conference Room A, Level 4, San Fernando Teaching Hospital. This year, the objective of the seminar was, to provide educational guidelines for Nursing and Medical Students regarding optimal nutrition for the paediatric population from birth to five years of age. Breastfeeding and pregnancy topics were addressed, including the benefits of having an exclusively breast-fed baby. 

​On 26^th July 2017, the Honourable Terrence Deyalsingh, Minister of Health, continued his tour of the public hospitals with a visit to the San Fernando General Hospital. Minister Deyalsingh and members of the Ministry of Health’s Executive team met with the Board of Directors, the Executive, Technical and Operational staff of the South-West Regional Health Authority. At this meeting he facilitated open discussion about change management and improvement of service delivery. 

San Fernando, 26^th July, 2017. The South-West Regional Health Authority (SWRHA) continues to enhance Pharmacy services at the San Fernando General and Teaching Hospital with the commencement of Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) services.

The following letter was published today in the Daily Express Newspaper, praising the staff at Area Hospital Point Fortin. Kindly read the following and join us in congratulating them, as they continue to provide quality healthcare. 

​Kudos to hospital staff

I WOULD like to begin by commending the nursing staff at Ward A of the Point Fortin Area Hospital who diligently executed their duties during my stay there.