United Progressive Party (UPP) candidate for the St. Philip's North by-election, Alex Browne, is crediting years of advocacy work for the recent opening of a pharmacy at the Glanvilles Polyclinic — a development he says will significantly improve medication access for residents across several eastern communities.
According to Antigua News Room, Browne made the claim while speaking publicly about the new facility, framing the pharmacy's opening as a direct result of sustained pressure he applied on behalf of constituents in the area.
Browne argued that residents in the eastern communities served by the Glanvilles Polyclinic have long faced challenges accessing medication locally, and that the new pharmacy addresses a critical gap in healthcare services for those communities.
The St. Philip's North by-election has drawn considerable attention, and Browne's remarks appear aimed at highlighting his track record of community engagement ahead of the vote. By associating himself with the polyclinic pharmacy's opening, the UPP candidate is seeking to demonstrate tangible results from his advocacy efforts in the constituency.
The Glanvilles Polyclinic serves as a key primary healthcare facility for residents in Antigua's eastern corridor, and the addition of an on-site pharmacy is expected to reduce the need for patients to travel further afield to fill prescriptions following medical consultations.
