Health Minister Cassani Laville says the Pharmacy Act 2024 aims to facilitate the procurement of essential pharmaceutical supplies for the Dominican public.
Minister Laville told Parliament this morning that the Pharmacy Act 2024 will advance public health initiatives in Dominica.
The bill was passed into law this morning.
Health Minister Cassani Laville
Meantime, Minister for Agriculture Roland Royer says the new Medical Laboratory Bill will help build testing capacity during times of crisis.
Minister For Agriculture Roland Royer
The Dominica Parliament also made way for the Dominica hospital authority to make decisions on behalf of the Dominica China Friendship Hospital and the Marigot Hospital.
Health Minister Cassani Laville
Parliamentary Secretary in the Ministry of Health, Wellness and Social Services Kent Edwards defended the 2024 amendment bill for the Dominica hospital authority, which addresses the payment for certain health services.
Parliamentary Secretary in the Ministry of Health, Wellness and Social Services Kent Edwards