The GHA is pleased with the significant progress in the planning and design stages of its new  Chemotherapy Suite and is delighted to confirm that funding for the suite has been committed from the  GHA’s recurrent expenditure.  

A statement from the GHA follows below:

The new facility will be on the 5th floor in St Bernard’s Hospital with spectacular sea views, which in itself  will help patients with their recovery. In addition, it will double in capacity, which means it can support 10  patients on a daily basis. There will also be 4 consultation rooms and facilities for patients who are unwell  to be seen, assessed and treated. The GHA hopes that construction will begin early in the New Year, with  completion expected by summer 2024.  

The GHA has established a Chemotherapy Development Steering Group to oversee the strategic long-term  advancement of its chemotherapy services, comprised of Lead Executive Director for the Project Sandie  Garcia, Oncologist and Sponsor for the project Dr David Ballesteros, Head of Estates Luis Consigliero, Head  of Technical Services Kevin Eagle, and Director General Professor Patrick Geoghegan OBE. The Steering  Group are pleased to welcome Margaret Ayling to the committee, who together with her family has done  so much in supporting cancer services in Gibraltar.  

The Chief Pharmacist, Melanie Gordon, said: ‘This is a major advancement and the aseptic suite will make  a real difference for those staff who have to prepare medication.’ 

Clinical Director for Cancer Services, Dr David Ballesteros, said ‘I welcome this significant improvement to  the GHA’s cancer services and strongly believe that the new chemotherapy unit will make a real difference  to patients who require cancer treatment.’ 

Lead Executive Director for the Project Sandie Garcia, said: ‘I’m delighted at the progress made to date in  the planning and design phases and look forward to working with the team in turning an idea into reality.’ 

The GHA Director General, Prof Patrick Geoghegan OBE, said: ‘This is an amazing development for  chemotherapy services in Gibraltar. It was a promise the GHA made to the public that we will improve the  cancer facilities. We have kept our promise and overall are investing £2.4 million in developing not only a  new chemotherapy suite, but also an aseptic suite which is where chemotherapy medication is prepared.’