SDLP MLA Justin McNulty has welcomed confirmation from the Southern Trust that they have approved a plan to safeguard the future of Maphoner Surgery in Mullaghbawn.
The Newry & Armagh MLA said: “I have had intensive meetings with health authorities in recent months in relation to protecting Mullaghbawn Surgery and I very much welcome the announcement by the Trust today that they will be stepping in to take over management of the Surgery.
“The appointment of locum GPs to Mullaghbawn for the short term until a permanent managing GP can be found will provide relief and reassurance to local patients and will ensure that staff can be confident about their jobs and the future of services at the practice.
“The challenges in primary care are well documented, and South Armagh has some of the worst GP to patient ratios in the North. I am deeply grateful to all those who worked together to protect Mullaghbawn Surgery and ensure that this crisis did not become a catastrophe.”
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