Health: "We have to trust local teams".

What could be more pleasant than a short stopover in Saint-Barthélemy before heading off to Guadeloupe? On Tuesday October 15, the President of the Fédération hospitalière de France, Arnaud Robinet, accompanied by his general delegate, Zaynad Riet, and his overseas advisor, Denis Valzer, paid a visit to Saint-Barthélemy.nérale Zaynad Riet and his overseas advisor Denis Valzer, visited the island's healthcare facilities. Specifically, the Irénée de Bruyn hospital and the Maison de la santé in Saint-Jean. It was an opportunity for Arnaud Robinet to reiterate the importance of placing all one's trust "in local teams and elected representatives".
With this visit, the president of the FHF was keen to hear from those involved in healthcare on the island. Both at the hospital and at the Maison de la santé, whose creation he welcomed. "It's supported by the Collectivité territoriale, which shows that elected representatives know how to take charge of their territory," insists Arnaud Robinet, who speaks from experience as he is also mayor of the city of Reims, in the Champagne region.

Guaranteeing access to healthcare
While he notes the success of the initiative, he does not fail to mention the difficulties faced by all establishments in the French West Indies. We can't ignore the island's constraints," he says. We have to take them into account, because access to healthcare must be guaranteed for everyone. "In Saint-Barthélemy, the president of the FHF met "committed and willing teams who want to invest even more". For this to happen, Arnaud Robinet points out that it is essential to have unfailing support from the public authorities. "Not just in terms of funding, but also in terms of healthcare policy," he points out, "because we need to ensure continuity of care. "
The visit by the FHF delegation took place as part of the 28th congress of the Fédération des Antilles-Guyane, which this year is being held in Guadeloupe. It runs from yesterday, Wednesday, to Friday, October 18. Saint-Barthélemy will be represented by Alexandra Bernier, who works for Gustavia hospital director Eric Djamakorzian. Arnaud Robinet asserts: "Our strength lies in our regional federations. These congresses enable us to maintain and forge links through exchanges and feedback. "The theme of the congress will be: "Tomorrow's hospital and its environment. "