Professor Ged Byrne made an official visit to St. Vincent and the Grenadines from October 18th, 2023, to October 24th, 2023.
Professor Ged Byrne paid a visit to the Georgetown Health Centre on Friday, October 20, 2023, which was built with UK financing. On Monday, October 23, Professor Byrne met with Prime Minister Ralph E. Gonsalves and representatives from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade.
The visit’s goal was to review current partnerships, assess additional needs and opportunities, and formalize commitments for ongoing collaboration in order to cement NHSE’s role as a key partner in supporting health workforce development and health system strengthening in St. Vincent and the Grenadines.
Professor Byrne added proudly, “it is clear to me that there is a genuine desire to maintain and strengthen the relationship between SVG and the NHS.”
The prospects to establish innovative programs to improve both healthcare systems are evident, and I look forward to expanding our collaboration in the coming years.”
Following that, Professor Byrne met with the Minister of Health St. Clair Prince. Professor Byrne also met with officials from the University of the West Indies on Monday.