WILLEMSTAD - Quincy Girigori, the political leader of the PAR party, has formally reached out to Minister Javier Silvania regarding serious concerns about the functioning of the HAP general practitioners' clinic. Nearly four months ago, on April 16th, Girigori posed 15 critical questions to Silvania after several incidents had raised alarm about the quality of care provided at HAP. Despite the urgency of the matter, Girigori reports that he has yet to receive any responses from the minister.
The situation has become more pressing in the intervening months, with additional troubling incidents occurring at HAP. Several members of Parliament have voiced their concerns publicly, reflecting a growing unease within the community. Notably, shortly after Girigori's initial letter, the Family Doctors Association (CHV)—the primary organization through which HAP delivers care—also reached out to express their worries about the clinic's operations. They requested a meeting to discuss ways to improve the quality of care available to patients.
In a surprising turn of events, HAP's management dismissed the offer for cooperation on May 6th, stating they saw no added value in engaging in discussions with the family doctors.
As incidents continue to escalate, the need for a comprehensive evaluation of HAP's functioning by the Health Inspectorate has become increasingly urgent.
In light of these developments, Girigori has urged Minister Silvania to provide answers to the questions he raised back in April promptly. He also requested that the minister instruct the Inspector General of Health to conduct an urgent investigation into HAP's operations, incorporating feedback from key stakeholders such as CHV, the Emergency Room (SEH) department of CMC, and the Medical Specialists Association (VMS). Girigori has asked for this report to be submitted to Parliament within a maximum of eight weeks to ensure an independent assessment of HAP's performance.