Public Health
The Public Health Department
The Public Health Department is headed by the Principal Medical and Health Officer (PMHO) under whom is a Public Health Inspector III (PHI III) and Public Health Officers who manage the different departments. They play a critical role in safeguarding and improving the health and well-being within the region.
The Local Health Authority at the Tunapuna/Piarco Regional Corporation comprises of the following Units:
Cesspool Unit– This Unit is responsible for the cleaning of septic tanks and cesspits within the region of the Tunapuna/Piarco Regional Corporation. This will help prevent the spread diseases and reduce the incidence of helminth infestation and gastrointestinal diseases.
Rodent Control Unit– This Unit is responsible for survey baiting, rechecking and replenishing of rat bait on premises within the region of the Tunapuna/Piarco Regional Corporation. This reduces the rodent population and the risk of transmission of zoonotic diseases and leptospirosis.
Sanitation Unit– This Unit is responsible for the brush-cutting, cutlassing, raking, sweeping and desilting of drains in the different electoral districts. This reduces the breeding of mosquitoes, incidence of flooding and prevents the spread of diseases.
Scavenging Unit– This Unit is responsible for the collection of garbage in the region of the Tunapuna/Piarco Regional Corporation. Checkers ensure that all garbage are collected in a timely manner to prevent nuisances and the spread of diseases.