HEAD of the Diabetic Foot Centre at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC), Dr. Kumar Sukhraj, recently facilitated a Diabetic Foot Care workshop in Grenada. The workshop was as a result of a partnership with the Pan American Health Organsiation (PAHO) to aid Grenada in boosting its healthcare capacity.
The workshop, which was held at the Grenada National Stadium, ran from July 7- 9.  Its overall goal was to achieve greater levels in diabetes’ foot care, and reduce the incidence of diabetes-related amputations.
The workshop was sponsored by the Ministry of Health of Grenada along with the PAHO; it targeted nurses and doctors in the country’s health sector.
A release from the GPHC quotes Dr Sukhraj as saying upon his return: “The workshop was a huge success, and I hope that the healthcare professionals will put into practise the skills acquired during the three days of comprehensive diabetic foot-care training.”
He is also reported to have said that continuous technical support will be needed from the GPHC and the Ministry of Public Health to help with further training, and the eventual establishment of a diabetic foot-care centre in Grenada.
In closing, the GPHC said: “This is a representation of the country’s commitment to providing assistance where it may be required, as it continues to foster and strengthen its relationship with partners on a bilateral level.” (GINA)