MINISTER of Public Health, Volda Lawrence, has lauded the efforts of all the stakeholders who assisted during the prison unrest and fire, especially those from the Georgetown Public Hospital (GPH).
“I would also like to express my sincere thanks for the overwhelming response to the emergency situation that arose on July 9, 2017, as a result of the fire that raged at the Georgetown Prison, Camp Street,” a statement from her said.

She commended the Chief Executive Officer, the Chair of the Georgetown Hospital Board and the Public Relations Officer for coordinating the emergency response for the prisoners and officers harmed on July 9.
Minister Lawrence related the admirable work done by all the doctors and nurses who responded to the call and remained on stand-by to deal with any ensuing emergency action and wishes to thank them for their service.

Additionally, she said, “I am also appreciative of all the other health workers, administrative staff, laboratory and Blood Bank technicians, ambulance drivers and emergency medical technicians, members of the Civil Defence Commission, porters and internal security, whose presence and assistance attested to their deep commitment for the safety of our citizens.”
Acknowledging the commendable efforts of the prison warden, Odinga Wickham, who tragically lost his life during the prison unrest and fire also, the minister expressed her deepest condolences to his family and relatives.
“I must applaud your team spirit and dedication to this cause,” she stressed, “Thank you.”