A Gift to The Nation:
Making Quality Cancer Care Accessible to All
Cancer touches countless lives across Trinidad and Tobago, affecting not just patients but entire families and communities. It was this stark reality, coupled with the personal loss of two of our employees to the disease, that inspired us [Phoenix Park Gas Processors Limited (PPGPL)] to take decisive action in the fight against cancer. The result: a transformative US$10 million healthcare initiative reshaping the landscape of cancer diagnosis and treatment nationwide.
"...a comprehensive healthcare project"
PPGPL’s vision extended beyond a traditional corporate donation. We [The company] recognise that early detection and accurate diagnosis are crucial weapons in the battle against cancer, yet many citizens face significant barriers in accessing these essential services. This understanding drove the development of a comprehensive healthcare project that would touch lives across multiple communities throughout Trinidad and Tobago.
Today, this vision has become a reality by strategically placing 14 pieces of advanced diagnostic and imaging equipment across five major health facilities. Each piece of technology was carefully selected to enhance the diagnostic capabilities of existing oncology departments, from cutting-edge CT simulators and MRI units to digital mammography systems and mobile fluoroscopic equipment. This distributed approach ensures that quality cancer care is not a privilege but a right accessible to all citizens.
Below, we trace the journey of this transformative initiative from its launch in 2019 to its successful implementation, marking a new chapter in Trinidad and Tobago’s fight against cancer.
March 9th, 2020
GE OEC Elite CFD SWRHA
This mobile CT device provides detailed real-time images of the body, often used during procedures to guide doctors accurately, combining the functionality of CT and live X-rays.
March 10th, 2020
GE OEC Elite CFD, ERHA
This mobile CT device provides detailed real-time images of the body, often used during procedures to guide doctors accurately, combining the functionality of CT and live X-rays.
March 20th, 2020
GE OEC Elite CFD, NWRHA
This mobile CT device provides detailed real-time images of the body, often used during procedures to guide doctors accurately, combining the functionality of CT and live X-rays.
March 31st, 2020
GE Portable X-Ray, ERHA
A mobile version of an X-ray machine, which can be easily moved to a patient’s bedside to take X-rays without having to transport the patient to the radiology department.
June 3rd, 2020
GE Revolution HD CT, NCRHA & SWRHA
A mobile version of an X-ray machine, which can be easily moved to a patient’s bedside to take X-rays without having to transport the patient to the radiology department.
June 5th, 2020
GE Senographe Pristina Mammography, NCRHA
This advanced mammogram machine takes 3D images of the breast to help detect abnormalities, and can also assist in performing a biopsy to take a tissue sample if needed.
June 18th, 2020
Discovery RT CT, NWRHA
Used in radiation therapy, this machine helps doctors plan where and how radiation should be delivered by creating detailed images of a patient’s body, while adjusting for breathing movements.
June 25th, 2020
GE Senographe Pristina Mammography, SWRHA
This advanced mammogram machine takes 3D images of the breast to help detect abnormalities, and can also assist in performing a biopsy to take a tissue sample if needed.
Jan 19th, 2021
GE Optima X-Ray, NCRHA
A standard X-ray machine that takes images of bones and internal organs to help diagnose fractures or other issues, but in digital format for fast processing and better image quality.
July 24th, 2023
GE PACS System, NWRHA
PACS (Picture Archiving and Communication System) and RIS (Radiology Information System) are used to store, manage, and access medical images and reports electronically, making them easily available for doctors to review.
Jan 8th, 2024
Tesla MRI Unit, NWRHA
This is a powerful MRI machine that uses magnetic fields to create detailed images of the inside of the body. It helps doctors diagnose and understand a wide range of medical conditions.
September 7th, 2024
Handover
On Saturday, September 7th, PPGPL proudly formalized the handover of advanced diagnostic equipment to the Ministry of Health – Trinidad and Tobago. As part of PPGPL’s special Gift to the Nation, this donation of 14 medical equipment allocated to the Regional Health Authorities reflects our continued dedication to advancing healthcare across the country.
