Building a Healthy Future Together: CRCC Injects New Vitality into TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO’s Healthcare Sector
2024年7月17日 - 6:50PM
Since the successful completion of the Scarborough General Hospital
project in the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago (TRINIDAD AND
TOBAGO) in 2012, China Railway Construction Corporation Limited
(CRCC) has steadfastly expanded its footprint in the healthcare
sector across Latin America. To date, CRCC has delivered nine
landmark healthcare facilities in TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO, each marking
a significant milestone in the nation’s medical infrastructure.
A flagship project, completed in September 2019, is
the Medical Linear Accelerator installation at the St. James
Medical Complex. This endeavor exemplifies CRCC’s diversified
operational strategy in the country. As the first public hospital
in TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO to be equipped with advanced radiotherapy
equipment, the St. James Medical Complex now houses one of the
world’s most sophisticated cancer-fighting technologies. It offers
new treatment options for cancer patients, marking a milestone in
the medical sector across the entire Eastern Caribbean region.
Dr. Kellie Alleyne-Mike, a physician at the medical
complex, explained its benefits: “Compared to the previously
utilized cobalt-60 treatment machine, the electronic linear
accelerator delivers superior therapeutic outcomes with reduced
side effects. Its precision in targeting tumors enables the
delivery of more efficacious radiotherapy while minimizing
collateral damage to surrounding healthy tissues. It not only
elevates patients’ quality of life but also alleviates the burden
on their families.”
Since the commissioning of this advanced equipment
in 2020, the complex has witnessed a dramatic increase in its daily
cancer treatment capacity, rising from 8-10 patients to over 30.
“In the context of rising global rates of non-communicable
diseases, particularly cancer, forging partnerships with
experienced entities like CRCC is invaluable for developing nations
such as TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO. These collaborations not only
transform patients’ lives but also drive positive change across the
entire healthcare landscape of our country,” Dr. Mike added.
As China and TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO commemorate the
momentous 50th anniversary of their diplomatic relations, CRCC is
actively spearheading pragmatic cooperation between China, TRINIDAD
AND TOBAGO, and other Caribbean nations in critical sectors
including infrastructure and healthcare. CRCC has reaffirmed its
commitment to the principles of “extensive consultation, joint
contribution, and shared benefits”, while deepening its engagement
in the Latin American market to further advance local economic and
social development.
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Company: China Railway Construction Corporation
LimitedContact Person: Wen KaiEmail: wenkai@crcc.cnWebsite:
https://english.crcc.cn/Telephone: 010-52688232