Deysalsingh: PoS hospital cooks ‘happy’

He was answering a query by Caroni East MP Dr Tim Gopeesingh in the Lower House.

“We started taking action as early as last week Monday. Some of the actions taken: Request for minor kitchen equipment, delivery effected as of this morning. Repairs to the steam generator: Parts were ordered last week and were supposed to be delivered today. Once they are delivered today, they will be installed.” Regarding a leaky roof, he said an external consultant has been engaged.

He added, “Once everything is okay, we go ahead with repairs to the roof.” Deyalsingh said blenders and meat-saws were already ordered one or two weeks ago and will arrive in a week or two. “So, we are addressing all concerns of the kitchen staff.” Replying to a supplement by Gopeesingh, the minister said talks with the hospital CEO and kitchen staff had found the staff to be very happy with the ministry’s response and that they are happy to fulfill their duties. The day before, kitchen staff beat pots in a protest at the hospital raising their concerns about the conditions under which meals for patients are prepared.