Antigua and Barbuda's Cabinet has approved the expansion of the Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) unit at Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre (SLBMC), according to Antigua.news, in a development that also marks the return of Cuban-trained medical specialists to the island.
The Cabinet's decision signals a commitment to strengthening healthcare infrastructure and specialist medical services available to residents at the country's primary public hospital.
The return of Cuban-trained specialists is expected to bolster the medical workforce supporting the expanded ENT unit, as reported by Antigua.news, adding capacity to a service that addresses a range of conditions affecting hearing, breathing, and related health concerns.
Further details regarding the timeline for the ENT unit expansion and the number of returning specialists were not immediately available.
