Hospital Security Concerns Raised with Health MinisterHospital Security Concerns Raised with Health Minister Concerns about security at Saint Giles Hospital have been brought to the attention of the Minister of Health and Medical Services, Dr. Atonio Lalabalavu. Nurses have raised concerns about the behavior of patients at the hospital. Additionally, images obtained by FBC News show a collapsed rear fence at the hospital, posing a safety hazard as patients could potentially leave the facility without supervision. Minister Lalabalavu acknowledged the security concerns and stated that efforts are underway to address them. The ministry plans to increase security resources for the hospital. “Safety is paramount within the ministry, especially for our staff,” said Dr. Lalabalavu. “We will provide security services for both our staff and the patients.” The minister emphasized the ministry’s commitment to the safety of both patients and healthcare workers. The Ministry of Health and Medical Services is actively working to strengthen security measures at Saint Giles Hospital to ensure the well-being of the public and hospital staff.
St Giles Hospital (File Photo)
The security situation at Saint Giles Hospital has been brought to the attention of the Minister of Health and Medical Services Dr. Atonio Lalabalavu.
This is following concerns raised by nurses about the behavioural status of patients.
Additionally, FBC News received images showing a fallen rear block fence at the hospital, which poses a significant risk to public safety as patients could potentially leave the facility unrestrained.
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Minister of Health and Medical Services Dr. Atonio Lalabalavu
Speaking to FBC NewsDr. Lalabalavu assured that efforts are underway to address these security concerns by enhancing resources for hospital security.
“Safety is very much paramount within the ministry, especially for our staff, ensuring they are well looked after. In doing so, we will provide security services for both our staff and the patients.”
Dr. Lalabalavu emphasized the ministry’s commitment to the safety and well-being of both patients and healthcare workers. ”
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services is actively working on solutions to strengthen security measures at Saint Giles Hospital to safeguard both the public and the hospital staff.
