Body by Imran founder Imran Razac says his family’s experience at the Port-of-Spain General Hospital has given him a new appreciation for the work done by medical staff in Trinidad and Tobago.
In a Facebook post, Razac said his triplet sons, born at 27 weeks, survived after spending time in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at the hospital.
“We made history in Trinidad Tobago as smallest triplets babies to be born in 27 weeks and survived,” Razac wrote.
He praised the hospital’s medical teams and administration for the care provided to his family during the boys’ stay at the facility.
“That just goes to show how great this team is at the POS General Hospital is from nurses, consultants, doctors, staff and the entire administration department that are determined, driven and strive to deliver a phenomenal experience,” he said.
His comments came after the POS NICU came under pressure in 2024 after a bacterial outbreak resulted in the deaths of multiple premature babies between February and April 2024, with reported figures reaching as high as 11 to 12 deaths.
Razac said the experience at the NICU left an impression on him, citing the procedures and standards maintained at the ward.
“You should see how they work at the NICU upon entry with proper sanitation washing of hands upon entry, no phones allowed, no strong perfumes or scents, properly dressed and attired staff,” he wrote.
He also referred to the condition of the ward and the medical equipment being used to care for premature babies.
“I was impressed with the cleanliness of the facilities and how much incubators and ventilators and they were about 12 other premature babies in that ward at that same time,” Razack added.
The triplets were identified as Zayaan, Zain and Zaidal.
Razac said the family plans to return to the hospital in the future to visit members of staff who cared for the children.
“It takes a village to raise a child and they just delivered triplets,” he wrote.
