TTCG takes 'emergency' oxygen to Grenada hospital

In this file photo, oxygen is loaded on a truck.
In this file photo, oxygen is loaded on a truck.

The TT Coast Guard (TTCG) delivered 66 oxygen cylinders to the Grenada General Hospital last week.

Last Wednesday the TTS Fortitude sailed to the island's capital, St George's, to deliver the cylinders to the country's Permanent Secretary in its Ministry of Health Pauline Peters.

Grenada General Hospital. Photo credit: Now Grenada

In a media release, Defence Force Public Affairs Officer Monique Sprott said Peters expressed gratitude to TT for collecting and delivering the cylinders to be used in Grenada's public health sector.

TTS Fortitude in ST George's. Photo courtesy TTDF.

Newsday understands Grenada's oxygen was in low supply and the TTCG delivery was an emergency operation.

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