A hi-tech, German made mechanical ventilator was donated by the Honorary Consul for Saint Lucia to Lebanon.
Honorary Consul for Saint Lucia to Lebanon, Malek El Sayed, officially handed over a hi-tech mechanical ventilator to Victoria Hospital, yesterday.
Mr. Sayed said the main functions of the Consul are to represent Saint Lucia, and to assist the government and people with the needs of the country. Thus, following a request made by Victoria Hospital, funds were raised to assist in purchasing the ventilator. The ventilator has been placed in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU).
“We had a tour inside and we saw that the patients are being treated carefully with the use of this ventilator,” Mr. El Sayed said. “We thank the Victoria Hospital administration and the Government of Saint Lucia for allowing us to inspect and see how the ventilator is working. The government is actually very interested in expanding the collaboration between our consul mission and the hospital for the future needs of the hospital.”
Dr. Becky Jn-Baptiste, consultant anesthesiologist in the ICU, said the ventilator performs a number of functions to assist patients with breathing.
Executive Director of the Victoria Hospital, Jeanette Hughes, said discussions with Mr. El Sayed on procuring the ventilator commenced in January via the Washington Office.
“Mr. El Sayed kept his promise and ensured we had the ventilator delivered on time at the Victoria Hospital. For this we are extremely grateful.”
The ventilator will be among the equipment transferred to the Owen King EU Hospital.
The Honorary Consul for Saint Lucia to Lebanon has been representing Saint Lucia on a diplomatic level for the past six years.
