Commissioner Buncamper-Molanus said that she was delighted to have the funds, approximately 2.2 million guilders, available to supply the equipment for the medical center as part of the overall improvements which include the expansion project at the SMMC. We are constantly trying to improve health care for the community, Commissioner said.
Head of the Outpatient Department at the SMMC, Rob Heil said that the donation will be used handily. "You know we are always constantly trying to improve on equipment and services at the medical center and this amount will go towards equipment for the Operating rooms, Intensive Care Units, and Medium-intensive Care Units. These are departments that are crucial to have excellent equipment, Heil pointed out.
Delays were incurred with respect to the expansion of the SMMC, because of unresolved matters which required the involvement of the Parliament of the Netherlands Antilles.
The Commissioner noted that efforts continue do be made to improve the level of service, just to mention a few this acquisition of equipment, training of staff, expansion of facilities, acquisition of specialist and other health care professionals. "We are well on our way to improving health care service on St. Maarten so that the community can be comfortable with receiving medical service."